Reviews of professor Sarah Cioffi

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Prof. Cioffi enjoys current event discussions in class, which allow for an engaging class. Not many papers, but short written assignments are common. The class is fun. If you understand the basic concepts, the class is an easy A.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Cioffi is amazing and I highly recommend taking a class with her. She was very understanding and provided great discussion topics that allowed for a genuinely current class in politics. There was no textbook so a lot of what you were learning came from news outlets but I think that really works for a class based in current events. AMAZING

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This professor has no communication whatsoever. She sent one message on the first day and has been ghost ever since. If you want to have the worst experience, then take her.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She genuinely wants you to do good in the class. PLEASE PARTICIPATE, she counts that as the attendance. She's super sweet. Lectures are heavy, and you need to read the text. HIGHLY recommend. Email accessible.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Group projects, group projects, group projects. + crash course videos. You will be graded on the work others do in your group. There are no lectures just discussions. No opportunity to ask questions on the material for a better understanding. I hated my groups so I really struggled. grades slow so you will not know your progress until the very end

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I haven't even finished this class yet but I am confident in my rating. Sarah is extremely socially aware on modern issues. She's wicked down-to-earth & open-minded. That's just as a person from what I've seen in my class. As a professor, she's helpful, insightful, & accepting. I would definitely take her classes again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Cioffi is an amazing teacher. Very inspirational and knows her stuff. Each Tuesday we had small group discussions and each Thursday we had Current Event discussions!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I took Prof. Cioffi several semesters ago. It was my first Political Science class and helped me decide to make this my official major. The class was straightforward and she was very helpful. I would definitely recommend her.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
If you are genuinely into politics, you will love this class; even if you aren't, you will learn a lot from this class. My only feedback for the processor is she grades VERY slow, so it's hard to keep up with your grades and ask questions.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Professor Cioffi is the best professor at NOVA. Clear grading policy, while also lenient and caring. Most assignments are group-based which makes the course load very manageable. The class was delightful, I recommend it to any student who's looking to take an elective course.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
This isn't a class you should or even want to not pay attention in. Sarah is a very engaging teacher and all she wants is you to express yourself, give a good effort and pass your homework in ON TIME. Very great discussions in class.