Reviews of professor Ari Feld

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Ari is really nice and cares about everyone. I was in a two hour class and it did not feel like two hours. He manages time well and you can tell he really likes his job. He is a easy-ish grader. I would take a class with him again!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He tries too hard to connect with students making older students feel out of place-used the word 'squad' a lot. He talked down to me and made me feel like I was stupid for having questions for expressing my opinion which was different than his. He wasn't approachable, personally as an older student he made it seem like I wasn't worth the time.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Doesn't always know what he wants until he is grading and sees he just doesn't like it. Doesn't like constructive criticism and will blame it on others or the sources he "pulls from. What he says contradicts each other all the time. The contract grading is horrible as it is based on attendance, and you can do your best but still not get an A.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Ari always came to class energized and ready to teach the class. He also made a clear outline of each project which made it a breeze. Make sure you do all of the pieces leading up to each project or else you may feel overwhelmed. One of the best professors I've had at UMD so far.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
very much dislike the contract grading aspect. also, when you also questions, he seems very condescending and sort of belittles you for asking a question-- i didn't like his attitude at all. many assignments were pointless. i struggle with mental health and he did not give a single s*** when i told him i couldn't come to class. still marked me gone

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Ari Feld was an amazing professor for college writing. He is always energetic, kind, and tries to put a smile on everyone's face. He values his students and their work. He gives lots of helpful instruction on many concepts and how to use them in assignments. I hope to have him for advanced writing!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Ari is very nice. He's clearly loves doing what he does, and it's very touching. However for the credits it was worth, I think there was a little too much work. For papers, he only gives out an A if u exceed his expectations. Love the guy, bit too tough on grading though. Get rdy to work.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
For a mandatory class, he expected way too much. At 8am in a course everyone needs to graduate, he was way to excited. He assigns wayyyyy too much busy work that has absolutely nothing to do with the assignments and takes things too seriously. Should have taken this course online.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I loved having Ari as a professor. I don't like writing, but he made the class as interesting as he could. He offered personal feedback on every paper and he focuses on trying to get you to improve. He does contract grading which makes it very easy to get an A if you show up and do the work on time. At times, it could get pretty political though.