Reviews of professor Maria Velez

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Velez was very nice and a good person however the exams were all true or false and on very specific criteria from the readings and lectures. You have to read multiple books and the exam questions were specific true or false questions on them. Overall, probably would not take again.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof. Velez is passionate about her work. It's important to show up for class because she doesn't post slides. The tests are based off the readings, short essay questions which she goes over in class. Don't be fooled the tests are difficult. There is one final paper which makes up a big % of your grade but she goes over it throughout the class.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Velez is a nice lady so I feel kind of guilty writing this review but I honestly found the class very stressful. There were so many readings and they were all tested, so there was a lot to memorize. Many of the readings were really hard to comprehend. Thankfully, Velez cared a lot about our success and she was always happy to help me on my paper.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Velez is an amazing professor who really enjoys what she teaches. She gives a lot of papers that you have to read in order to pass the exams which are all true/false and short answer. As long as you go to class and read, you'll be fine. There is a big final project but she builds it into the curriculum and you work on it all semester.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I really do think Professor Velez is quite exceptional. She really does know what she's lecturing and she is no short of answers. Yet, this class was BRUTAL. And I mean BRUTAL. You should be prepared to read at least 50+ pages of reading for each exam. Beware of the final essay, it takes at least 2 weeks of writing to finish.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
One of the best professors Ive had, shes really so sweet and wants everyone to succeed. There are three exams and a big paper which felt a bit overwhelming with all my other classes. I learned a lot in this class and shes always open to questions without making you feel stupid. I would definitely take her again!