Reviews of professor Lody Odeh

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I LOVE Professor Odeh! She's caring, intelligent, SUPPORTIVE, and approachable. Her classes are not difficult (I took Pol 253 with her also), but they require dedication and time. Writing, reading, and participation are crucial. Participation policies look scary, but she's fosters such a welcoming environment (good for my fellow anxious students).

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She's a good professor to take if you have interest in the subject matter and are willing to put in the work. She is open about her real life experiences and is well-versed in the subject. She also has clear guidelines and good organization. Not a give-me class but not an overwhelming one either.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Easy A. There are quizzes over chapters in the reading, but she lets you bring a page of notes for them, drops lowest quiz grade. The tests are simple and she reviews them the class before the test. Not a strict grader at all. Everyone has to do a debate, which is probably the hardest part of the semester if you're shy. Participation is important.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
 I wanted to increase my Arab cultural competency, and I genuinely appreciated learning from her. Dr. Odeh emphasized the importance of perspective and how bias comes into play. I was able to read sources that were not in the imperialist perspective. I sincerely appreciated having her as a professor, and I wish I met her earlier in my Mercer career

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
She was so sweet and caring of her students and the content of the class. There was a bit of reading, but nothing that took too long. She inspired me to pursue International Affairs!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
She may come off as mean at first, but she actually pretty funny and cares about her students. Make sure you do the assigned readings because she has little quizzes over them. Her tests aren't hard either. Each student has to participate in a debate between another student. If you go to class, take notes, and participate, you will be fine.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Odeh was an AMAZING professor. She was very nice and helpful with every assignment. She made clear in her grading what she expected from the students. I would take her again. One of the best Professors Mercer has.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The nicest, passionate, maternal like professors I have ever had.Useful information that you can take with you through life forever. Be prepared to read, to write, and to put your upmost effort into the course. Don't be fooled you have to work! DEADLINES COUNT! She creates a safe space for everyone to share their opinions on course content.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Odeh is BY FAR the best and most real teacher that I've had here at Mercer. She expects a lot of her students and looks to only prepare them for success. She's tough on her students and has high expectations, but it's nothing outside of a student's capabilities nor that she also won't help you with.