Reviews of professor Michele Rivas

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I have taken 2 classes with her and liked them. For this specific class you have 2 main projects and 4 tests, you have to study for them but I think the information is interesting and the tests are based from class discussion and the book (she provides powerpoint). She really cares about participation! Try and participate and you'll be good!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Not even worth taking this class regardless if the assignments are doable.
Her participation grade is ranked above everything.
So, regardless of going to every class and getting an A on every test, you will end up with a 0 for participation, making all your studying and effort useless.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Not good. The work is relatively easy, only 4 short papers and 4 tests with multiple choice and short response. However she holds attendance higher than anything. Marked people late at 10:50 if the class started at 11. My family member died and instead of excusing me, she asked for proof through an article or obituary. Stay away.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Her syllabus says attendance is worth 20% it is not true. Despite good grades on test and assignments she holds attendance as more important. Did not respond to my emails about needing help I met wit her she did not provide any support. it did not matter that I knew that material or did the work. I will never take a class w/ her again

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Don't waste your time. Regardless of your study habits, participation rules the class. You could attend every class and still receive a 0 for participation. Not worth the time or effort.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Rivas prioritizes her attendance over everything. I earned A's on every single test and paper, and was given a 0 for participation. I never missed a class, and talked at least once for 50% of classes. 
I dropped an entire letter grade for my participation grade.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Tests are very hard