Reviews of professor Eric Furlong

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
In all my academic career, I've never had a grade so poorly reflect the work put in. He is pretentious. lives vicariously through this course because more likely than not doesn't have much going on. Save yourself a semester headache, don't take this class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Furlong genuinely cares and has designed a curriculum which students heavily benefit from. He engages with students while encouraging critical thinking and he values punctuality. I missed several classes due to medical issues and he was incredibly sincere and understanding. His grading criteria are clear and the feedback is so helpful!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
All the reviews you see about him are correct! He gives no clear direction on what he wants. And he is super tough on grading. When you come ask him for help, you get more vague Feedback. He said at the start of the class that it is rare to get an A in his class. No matter what you do, it will be impossible to get an A ever after you get help.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took this class in the summer so there were a ton of little assignments and 3 exams. Exams are based on cases that have happened in the real world and are discussed in class. However, he NEVER clearly tells you what to fix as he just offers input on why something is wrong. Nonetheless, he is a nice guy. Try your best and participate at all costs!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
His grading system is tough. He provides vague comments unless you see him during office hours, he would provide you with more detailed feedback. There are sometimes contradicting points he made so it was confusing to know his expectations. It is hard to get an A unless you are really good at writing. But he does try to keep the class fun.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Very funny/chill prof. Take it in the evening to enjoy the discussion better, morning classes usually suck in participation. The course requires discussion of ideas/participation, but the prof encourages you to talk even if you're not used to it. Exams aren't too difficult imo, just mention the ideas discussed in class. ATTEND CLASS TO PASS.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
One of the pickiest and most difficult graders I have ever encountered. Funny he wants to grade so harshly on things that he fails to teach us. Says in the beginning of the year every exam will be heavily prepared for (spolier: theyre not) you walk in still not knowing what to write. Have fun with group work and a sensitive professor.