Reviews of professor Rishikesh Jena

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Very condescending and arrogant. All of my questions are diverted to the teaching assistant, especially when I get an inexplicable error when a code compiles. He gives VERY few assignments so the few you do get affect your grade HEAVILY. Jena also decided on a single final, which if you dont make a 70 or higher, you automatically FAIL the class.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Rishi is a solid professor. He may come off as a bit harsh in class, but he's great in office hours and wants you to succeed. In wanting you to succeed, he's not just going to "give" you a good grade. If you're willing to read the textbook and go to class, you shouldn't have too much trouble. The pop quizzes kind of suck, though.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Worst "teacher" I've ever had. He is condescending, arrogant, and apathetic towards his students. When I went to his office hours to ask questions he straight up avoided answering them by saying "that's logic I won't help you with that" or "I cant teach on your level." Really just a terrible person.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr Jena has a real talent for teaching coding. He is definitely under-rated. The pop-quizzes are annoying, but if you keep up with the material and textbook then they're not an issue. While he may not come across as the nicest guy, he really is very kind and wants everyone to succeed. If you payed attention in 220 then his class isn't that hard...

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I can't express in so few words how terrible a teacher Rishikesh is. I understand English isn't his first language but it seems like he uses that to make it seem like you don't know how to ask your question rather than his lack understanding of English. The teaching assistant taught me more than I think he could. Avoid at all costs if possible.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Worst teacher I have ever had!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
does the class need to be this hard?no. Is he just the worst communicator ever?yes. He says to ask questions then makes you feel like an idiot. His accent is hard to understand. I have never been so frustrated with a teacher in my life. His pop quizzes are the most frustrating thing ever. get ready;) everyone is lucky he is leaving UA.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Rishi is not rude, no matter how repetitive questions can get I never experienced him being rude AT ALL. Of course this class is difficult but that isn't the fault of Dr. Jena. He refers you to the TA a lot, but that is to keep the class moving so you don't get behind on material. The class isn't easy but with focus and effort it isn't too hard.