Reviews of professor Donyel Byrd

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Donyel (D-own-yell) is very caring and passionate about teaching and course topics and I highly recommend her, but BE READY TO WRITE. There are many long reflections that require you to know the readings well, and the project and papers should not be brushed off. Extremely worthwhile and by far my favorite class, but also the most challenging.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
A lot of readings but they're definitely helpful when it comes to your assignments, but Donyel is definitely 10/10. By far the best teacher that I've had thus far at IU. She very understanding and has an amazing teaching style. She definitely encourages her students to engage in class. P.S. she offers lots of extra credit

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
A lot of reading, but very informative. Donyel has an amazing personality and is very warm with her students. She is honest, caring, and expects a lot out of students.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Donyel is genuinely my favorite professor so far. Goes miles out of the way for her students, and is extremely approachable. Lots of group projects; very writing-focused, small, participation-focused class. She made me fall in love with the Social Work major. Be prepared for a class of almost all women, and 20 required volunteer hours (2hrs/week)

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I love Donyel! One of my favorite professors! She truly cares about all of her students and wants them all to succeed! She is very helpful and lenient with assignments and grading. She is also very understanding if you are dealing with mental problems and is willing to help you out in whatever way you need.