Reviews of professor Luis Ballesteros

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This course was informative and the grading was lenient. Participation is important and classes are focused on discussing the assigned readings. The readings are frameworks and cases that give you insight into international expansion. 15% participation, 35% final, 35% group project, 15% papers. If you want to learn something, take this course!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!! HE IS THE WORST! Intro to IBUS is typically a relatively easy class to ace, but with Ballesteros, it is near impossible.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Worst professor at GW. DO NOT TAKE HIM. He grades arbitrarily, is extremely rude to students and does not offer valuable feedback. You'll learn nothing in this course. All work for zero gain.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class genuinely gave me some psychological issues. I have had professors that really emphasized on participation but with him the problem is that he can embarrass you in front of the whole class if you say or do something he dislikes. He is not a bad person but this class will give you a lot of stress.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
One of the best classes I took at GWSB. He is so knowedgeable and the structute of the class was case study based which he provides, so no textbook which i appreciated. Participation matters, so come to class prepared. The cases are interesting so its not hard or difficult to participate. Overall you will learn a lot, but you HAVE to participate.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Lectures are usually interesting and he offers interesting stories and examples. Very particular about tardiness, paying attention, and not talking to friends during lectures. Participation is very important and class is a good balance of discussion of readings -mostly case studies and lectures. good at explaining and is understanding. solid prof

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The lectures are not traditional powerpoints with information. This class is discussion heavy and if you don't read the materials before class more than likely you're not going to be able to participate which is what your grade mainly consists of. The readings aren't hard, and he makes class a super fun environment. Super caring and awesome prof!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
One of the worse professors at GW. He is known for being rude to students, and there is a reason he has that reputation. Do yourself a favor and take another professor. You won't learn anything from this class, and it will give you much more stress than it is worth.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Participation is the whole entire class. If you participate you will get a good grade, if you don't participate than you will most likely won't get above a C. DO NOT TAKE if you don't like participating, not the class for you.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Ballesteros is an incredibly knowledgeable and accessible professor. This course is very heavy on participation and active listening, but you don't need to take notes and there is no busy work. Assignments consist of 2 memos and a group project, however grades can range.