Reviews of professor Giulia Gurun

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The material in this class is very difficult, and it will kill your GPA. Even with going to MSI sessions, group studying, and literally studying everyday - the class is HARD.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
After 4 yrs at UCSC, I can whole-heartedly say Giulia is the best lecturer I've had. This class is difficult because of how much information there is and how you need to apply this information to real life. Her exams are scenario based and require critical/logical thinking about everything learned. VERY difficult class, but very amazing professor!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
First of all, Giulia's lectures are amazing. She's very thorough and explains things very well. That being said, she is extremely condescending/unapproachable and makes students feel stupid for asking/answering questions in lecture. The tests are actually written pretty well, but she is the harshest grader I have seen at UCSC.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This course is difficult for no reason. If you don't have to take this class save yourself the trouble. It'll ruin your GPA and give you anxiety. The exams are so specific and hard you never know what she expects till she releases the rubric. You'd think with going back in person and COVID she'd be more accommodating. BEWARE!!!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
If you take this class you should really consider not taking any other major classes because this class will take up all your blood sweat and tears. Although the material is very interesting and Giulia is a good professor and great at explaining the concepts.