Reviews of professor Nelson Sivers

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I recently had a deeply disappointing experience during office hours with this professor while reviewing my exam. When I didn't know the answer to a question he asked me, the professor made fun of me and shared my mistake with another section, mocking my career choice. This behavior was not only unprofessional but also disheartening.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
While entertaining in class, I didn't find it easy to learn the content. He wastes a lot of class time off-topic and doesn't spend enough time doing practice problems. Worst part is the ExpertTA homework, which they need to ABOLISH the sake of other students' sanity. It is an extremely user-hostile system. On the bright side, he grades very easily.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Sivers is an incredibly kind professor. He really cares about his students and gets you engaged in physics topics. He's always willing to help if you email him and he's always helpful during labs. If you do all the labs, submit all the reviews, and ask questions when you have them, you'll do well. He's the glue to the physics department.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Very funny and unserious teaching style. All of his tests are completely open note so as long as you take notes and follow the example problems in class, you will do good in this class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Professor Sivers was the saving grace of physics at Marist. Lecture was completely awful and next to impossible to understand (iykyk). If you showed effort in the class and in your write-ups, you will receive a good grade. He gives lots of feedback and grades based on the effort put in.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I don't even have enough space to say how AMAZING Dr. Sivers is. By far one of the best profs I've EVER had. Tests are graded generously, and all of the exams are open-notes. Also, I actually learned in his class! He's caring, wants you to succeed, and absolutely hilarious. He keeps physics fun, which is something not many can do. Take his class!