Reviews of professor Thomas McQuaid

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
McQuaid is awesome. He's funny and interesting while making content fascinating. The expectations are super clear with the work being primarily made up of a take-home midterm exam, an argumentative essay, an interactive simulation, and a take-home final. The class is clearly structured and he seems to give As on most assignments. Loved this course!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I've taken both American government and African politics with McQuaid and he is hands down one of the best professors i've had at Tulane. He truly cares about you and your learning. He makes difficult concepts easy to understand and if you put in the effort, you will do very well. Would take every poli sci class with him if I could.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took Professor McQuaid for African Politics and he was AWESOME. He is incredibly passionate about his work and cares about your success as a student. He is always accessible for help, and provides clear expectations for assignments. The class was always fun and informative. Lots of reading - but you learn a lot in return. Worth it to put in work!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor McQuaid wasn't previously on RMP, which made me hesitant to take his class... Lord, am I glad I took a chance! This man is hilarious, caring of his students, and passionate about the subject matter. I can't speak to his ability in teaching other subjects, but if you ever have the chance to take African Politics with him, DO IT.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Oh my god take classes with this man. His expectations for his classes are so clear that it's almost hard to screw up. Do your readings, write your papers, and participate in discussions and you will get an A. There are a couple of pop quizzes, but he drops your lowest score. He likes to stir the pot with debates, but it's kinda fun.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Took McQuaid last sem too and honestly I just love him. He is so hilarious and just plain fun to be around, always bringing great energy and obviously loving what he does. Grading is super lax--basically gives As on every assignment as long as you follow basic instructions and hand them in on time. Gonna miss him--take his classes!!!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This is the second semester I've taken McQuaid and I honestly could not recommend his classes more. He's super chill and makes expectations very clear for assignments--it's an easy A if you follow directions. Class was usually pretty entertaining and our final was literally watching the Star Wars prequels lol.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This man is a KING! McQuaid is hilarious and super knowledgeable and his class is super straightforward. Easy pop quizzes, drops the lowest, papers are very straightforward as well. He cancels class or has it outside a lot, which is fun and he's so chill! Participation is important but he wants to get to know everyone which is cool. Take his class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Very caring and accessible professor. He's making the class very interesting. Easy A. Attendance compulsory.