Reviews of professor Xin Liu

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you are not ready to self study Diff Eq, either thought the text book or videos, Do not take this prof. He uses obscure notation and expects you to know it day one and writes way too fast on the white board. The grading is pretty similar from prof to prof for 308 at TAMU so that is no different.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
The best professor I have had at Penn State! Take Italian if you need a language. I had him for all 3 semesters of Italian and I am sad I am not going to have him again! You can get 5 points back on each quiz and there are some other extra credit points available throughout. Very attendance/participation - go to class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
One of the best language instructors I have had in my entire life. Despite the class being taught in Italian, it was clear and extremely engaging. Empathetic, caring, understanding and truly a wonderful person and instructor. I am looking forward to continuing my journey into Italian knowing that Professor Xin Liu has given me a solid foundation.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Graded a lot on attendance and participation so just go to class. Not a tough grader, midterm and final is small portion of your grade. He does extra credit stuff and you get up to 5 points back on quizzes through corrections. Literally made some of my best friends in these classes. Super nice guy and cracks jokes. Best professor in department!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Cares about his students, does everything he can to help you on tests and examinations