Reviews of professor Matthew Islas

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He explains things pretty well and if you put forth the effort you should have no issues getting a good grade in this class. My only warning would be that it seems like an easy A up until the midterm and then all of a sudden the material starts getting confusing and you have a lot of assignments that pop up at once. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR CRAP!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Overall this class was pretty easy but professor Islas made it way more stressful then was necessary. I often left class feeling overwhelmed as he was constantly talking about how we aren't doing enough to get a career in the future. I would not recommend taking him.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The best psychology professor. He is outgoing, funny, and passionate about teaching the course. He is understanding and does not mind students asking questions. There are four short essay exams and three presentations. He always provides study guides. The study guide is nothing different from the test. He also gives out extra credit.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He seems very knowledgeable and is a great person to make connections with if you are planning on going to grad school. Class was hybrid, but in-person classes did not seem too useful. He grades everything last minute, and some of the assignments are tough, and little direction is given. he does not seem to be a harsh grader though.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
A very straight forward instructor. Easy to understand, makes lectures fun.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Great personality, very easy to talk to if you are a shy person. The main part of this class helps a student/individual prepare for the "real" world (i.e resumes, letters of recs, research jobs, interview process...etc.). Unfortunately, feedback and replies are nonexistent. Still an easy class to pass.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
For an Intro to Psych Major, this class was very easy. Professor Islas really wants his students to succeed and is very helpful. Only downside was he wasn't easily accessible outside of class only because he works at a tutor center at FCC. Papers are easy and are helpful for your career (eg. resume, SOP for grad school, etc).

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
There was a lot of work for a 2 credit class, but overall not difficult and was enjoyable, as long as you turn assignments in ands show up you will get a good grade, not a hard grader at all.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Half in person, half online. Had a few problems with canvas assignments and was very hard to get in contact with him online. Many assignments due every Friday. However, he's very nice and easygoing in class. Always makes lectures fun and seems to really care about steering you in the right direction. Very easy to go up to him and ask questions.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is such a good professor. He is young and motivated to help and understand us millennials. He's super cool! He is always willing to share advice and stories about his journey on becoming such a young professor. Wish we had more like him on campus.