Reviews of professor Mayank Varia

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Varia is probably the best CDS professor I have ever had. He breaks down really difficult topics in a manner that is understandable to everyone. I love how he showed the materials from different perspectives and it honestly made me interested in how Linear Algebra can be used in the real world!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Varia is honestly one of the best lecturers I've had in CDS. He's super clear and makes difficult topics a lot easier to understand. It's a tough course, but if you show up to lectures and pay attention you'll do well. 2 midterms, 1 final. Beware: exams are not very similar to the practice tests/previous exams he gives as study material.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
AVOID THIS CLASS AT ALL COSTS !

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
AVOID this class if you don't wanna suffer !

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Such a chill guy and absolute g

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I think he is one of the better professors in DS. The homeworks are doable and don't take that much time. His curves are very nice. I like him a lot. The tests are relatively good if you know what you're doing. He's really quick on piazza too which is really helpful. Definitely would take another one of his classes

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great professor who clearly explains his lectures and is extremely accessible outside of lectures. He will make time for you outside of office hours and class if you really need it, he's very accommodating! Very caring and happy to help you out.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
A nice guy for sure but very tough grading. Quizzes and homework are hard. Do not take this class if you can not adapt to a super fast pace class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
One of my favorite classes at BU. Tough grader but amazing lecturer.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Varia is a Great Professor. He makes some of the most difficult concepts easy to comprehend. He also is very accessible outside of class and will sit with you in OH until you understand whatever you are struggling with. The class is not easy, but Varia is great. 2 Midterms, 1 final, weekly homeworks. Discussion attendance is mandatory.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took his Applied Cryptography class and I really enjoyed it. His lectures and very thorough and clear. The homeworks were a bit difficult but all doable. Definitely would recommend this class.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The most precise 15 year old you will ever meet.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This was the first time DS453 was offered, but it was offered, but i had a great time overall, subjects were very interesting and Professor Varia and Nicholas were great at teaching

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Crypto is difficult by nature, but Professor Varia makes the materials understandable and interesting. He is knowledgeable, approachable, caring, and definitely one of the best in the department. He answers every question in class or on Piazza with great details and often offers resources beyond the class scope. He curves a lot and grades fairly.