Reviews of professor Saray Ayala-Lopez

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class was super interesting. I loved all the reading materials she assigned us. It was very well-rounded, covered a large variety of subjects, and it even made me want to take more philosophy classes. I think back to it a lot. She's intelligent, assignments are fair, and I would take her again. Overall a great class that I would recommend.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Her class is only out of 100 points and she does not give out any half points. She also doesn't give half credit for just doing the assignment. There is a lot of reading to do and if your answers to things are perfect then she marks them wrong. Getting a 33% on an assignment because I didn't give her exactly what she wanted is ridiculous.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
They're alright. 100 point class, about 2 opportunities for extra credit. Make sure to read the books. Dr. Ayala-Lopez doesn't really teach straightforward, they make you think about it.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Ayala-Lopez is without a doubt one of the best professors I've had at Sacramento State. They are passionate, inquisitive, exciting, and very considerate. They have incredibly interesting courses, PHIL105 focusing on science's entanglement with human values. All with an amazing professor that shows up to every lecture with great energy!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Ayala-Lopez offers an opportunity to engage with the material that your read unlike many others. They are truly the sort of professor that an endlessly curious philosophy student needs. Lectures are engaging, but you have to do the readings. Put in the effort and Their class structure is incredibly rewarding.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor sends email at beginning of course intimidating you that many students fail this course. This class was hard to get an A. You have to actually read and understand what you are writing about. Tough Grader, You have book reports. Quizzes are hard. Had this class during pandemic and prof. still required assignments due during stressful times

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
While this class was difficult, Professor Ayala-Lopez was tough in order for us to really engage with the material. I had some hard times with the material but was always able to discuss it with them during and outside of class. Attending and speaking up helps you understand! Otherwise, everything was clear-cut and fun. Also, good sense of humor!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I took PHIL 105 for my writing class intensive credit. I was nervous at first as I'm not a PHIL major, but Professor Ayala-Lopez is a great, hardworking, empathetic professor. They always answer emails, clear on grading, quick grading, easy to understand lectures. I am glad I was able to take their class, read and you will pass easily!