Mimi Whalen - Ryerson University

Professor: Mimi Whalen

Department: TBD

College: Ryerson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: IRL500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mimi is amazing! One of my favorite profs. She is very engaging, knowledgeable and funny. If you listen during lectures, you would get an A. I took IRL 100 and IRL 500 and got an A in both. She also reviewed my essay topic, and helped me with her suggestions. Your Essay or Midterm mark could be changed to whichever one is higher, if you wish so.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: IRL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

AMAZING PROF! Lectures are very interactive. Course requires a lot of reading but is so fun. If you enjoy world art, I'd recommend this course. She's very understanding when it comes to grading. An all around great experience.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: IRL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I would recommend going to all the lectures because the course covers A LOT! Just paying attention in class will go a long way in this course! She always makes it clear what is expected and points out what is important to know for exams. All of her notes are online along with the slideshows.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: IRL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Somehow only saw good reviews, took it, made a huge mistake. Hardest class I've taken at Rye & its a 1st yr elective. Covers 5 religions, 15 countries, & 1000s of years of history. 600 slides (NOT JOKING) of specific information u need to study for tests & the hardest/most specific paper EVER. DO NOT DO THIS TO YOURSELF!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: IRL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

AMAZING professor! She's so hilarious, while still giving you thorough knowledge on not only the art, but about the world in which the art was created. She's so passionate about what she's teaching and it really shows. You definitely won't be bored in this class! She doesn't believe in textbooks for this course, and provides all info and readings!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: IRL500
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mimi is really amazing prof and her classes are very enjoyable and worth going. However there is a lot of reading but she is always helpful. She is hilarious and drives our interest in the course. I took two courses in two semesters both liberals IRL100 and IRL500 and both were amazing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: IRL500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mimi is not only an amazing professor, but a wonderful person. I took IRL 100 with her last year and it was also awesome. She's funny, approachable, and open to new ideas. Yes, there is a lot of material to memorize, but she's really clear about everything and wants her students to do well. I wish I could take more classes with her!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: IRL500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mimi is a really great prof. She's hilarious and makes learning about art and design fun. There's some participation required but as long as you do the work and go to class, no worries. I highly recommend taking a class with her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: IRL100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The exam and midterm were multiple choice, but not meant to trick you. All the material is easily accessible and she breaks down each module really easily in lecture!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIRL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mimi was a great professor! She is engaging, personable, and makes the whole course worth it. She understands students in summer courses are busy with other things, and makes the course as easy as possible while still making it a worthwhile learning experience.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: IRH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She will listen and can be reasoned with. If you show her respect and attend to all her classes, you'll do well. Very helpful in 1 on 1 critique. No textbook is used.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: IRH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

rude.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: IRL500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

AWESOME prof! Finds amazing information and delivers it in a funny and interesting way. She related art to important concepts and was very fair in understanding that not all students do well on both essays and tests, so she offers mark replacement. If at all interested in art, ABSOLUTELY take this course with Mimi

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: IRL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great Prof. I imagined art history to be boring but she makes it so fun, you actually want to go to her class. She doesn't have a textbook and just gives notes which are GREAT. The essay and 2 quizes are fair but are also a bit tricky. But they aren't torture, you actually learn from it. Overall just AMAZING!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: IRL500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I absolutely LOVE attending her lectures. So inspiring and you learn SO MUCH every lecture. She is funny and very knowledgeable. And extremely helpful when you are having trouble with the course because she wants everybody to do well. Essay requirements and the weekly readings are pretty heavy for an elective but it is rewarding. LOVE HER!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIRL500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mimi is one of the most enthusiastic and gifted professors that I've ever had. She is clearly passionate about her subject matter and digs deep to deliver an interesting (and educational) perspective on the topics within the course. She is also a fast marker, keeps her promises, and she's funny.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: IRL500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class may be more difficult than some electives, but it's definately worth it. Very rewarding. Learned a lot. Inspiring.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: IRL500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Avoid if you are taking this class as an elective. Essay requirements are ridiculous, and so time consuming. Comments are condescending. Expects you to have an art background. No text, but 500 slides which she rambles about and then expects you to sit there and memorize dates and names for the final. Horrible!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: IRL500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

hard marker! talks like you have an art background. not helpful in comments and slides and notes to study off of are massively long.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: IRL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Although she is knowledgable,avoid if possible. Final exam has 500 slides(no joke) to study from. WAY too difficult for a first year elective course. She seems nice in lecture but in person comes off as cold,annoyed and unwilling to help. Strict guidlines for assignments. Don't expect an A, your final grade is most likely going to be a D.