Reviews of professor Shirley Yi Shen

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Professor seemed to give preferences to some students because they were closer to her. That is why her reviews were so divided. To be honest, I learned nothing in her classes. Her slides were not helpful. And no matter how hard I tried to go to her office hours, I could not get anything from her.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Take her!! She doesn't use a textbook, but suggests one that will supplement your own learning. Rarely takes attendance and when she does, it's for extra credit. She's very understanding and does everything she can to not overwhelm students. Just show up, take notes and it's an easy A. Allows a formula sheet on all exams. Periodic HW assignments.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Typical professor who pays little attention to design lectures and only works at minimum.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I came to Investment and Portfolio Analysis class without very solid financial management background. Professor Shen was willing to schedule individual appointments to work on practice problems with me and look into Excel sheets to solve our questions about stock assignment group projects. She is very knowledgeable and caring to students.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class was not particularly difficult and was good that I didn't have to buy a text. Do hw and practice problems, and you will pass the course.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Shirley Shen is a great professor. The Tests are pretty hard so make sure you go over home works, practice problems, etc.. There will be a group project with 3 parts, so make sure you get a good group (no presentation). I was not the best student by far and still managed a B. If you go up to her and asks her for help/extensions/EC she'll give it

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Although it was not difficult, I find the lectures confusing and had a really hard time understanding what Professor Shen was saying.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
2 chances for extra credit. Easy homework. Exams will be fine if you understand. Cheat sheet helps a lot too. Review through the ppt and sample exam, then exams will be easy. Friendly professor always caring if you have a question.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Worst Professor ever. Don't expect you will learn anything from her. Better to learn yourself.