Reviews of professor Lou Charkoudian

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I'm devastated we won't be having Lou next semester as she only teaches CHEM 222 and not 225. Lou has been the most accessible, flexible, and kind Professor I've had since coming to Haverford. In the challenging times we're living in, this has meant so much to me, and she has also surprised me and helped make Orgo one of my favorite classes.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Lou is the best professor I've ever had. She is brilliant, passionate, and caring. She's accessible, knows every single student, and never judges you for struggling. Lou challenges you, but in a way that makes you want to work hard. I don't think that anyone could teach this course more effectively than she does. I want to be her when I grow up!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I LOVE Lou. She makes me hold all of my other profs to a much higher standard. Most accessible, kind-hearted, brilliant woman I have ever met. She goes out of her way to make a feared subject, orgo, completely accessible and actually fun! She works so hard, uses a lot of examples, and listens to the concerns of students.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took Organic Chemistry with Lou and I loved her class. She is the best professor you will ever have. She cares about her students, will learn all 100 of her student's names, and gives great lectures. I recommend going to her office hours, cqc, and getting a peer tutor for problem set help. It is hard but you makes you want to put in the work.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you are looking for a professor that is not only an amazing teacher, but also a great person who knows the needs of her students, then Lou is the professor for you. She is always there for her students and is always fair, regardless of how much she expects.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Lou is an incredible professor. She is probably the most accessible professor at Haverford and is always willing to meet with you if you are having trouble. In no way is she a pushover or an easy grader, and the class is killer, but her encouragement and organization make that class doable, whereas another professor would make the class impossible.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Lou is an extraordinary professor--every choice she makes in structuring the course is deliberate in order to maximize the learning experience for the students.  She is always open to feedback and is amazing with answering questions thoroughly, explaining difficult concepts in an accessible way, and making everyone feel welcome.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
By far the best professor I've ever had. Lou will make you fall in love with Orgo. The subject matter has such a terrible reputation (and for good reason, it's incredibly rigorous), but Lou will make you feel like a pro. Even if you bomb the first test (thank goodness for structured flexibility). From all of us at Haverford: thank you, Lou!