Reviews of professor Eugene Smelyansky

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I actually took HIST 341 with him over the summer. It was a fast moving class for how short but all of the assignments were engaging. Assigned two papers, one of which was fairly long for a summer course. Great feedback, caring, doesn't make you feel stupid. Knows a lot about his subject and shares it while adding modern perspectives.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He is such a good professor. He really cares for his students and allows us to engage in historical topics. There are a lot of readings and essays are rather difficult than easy, but put in the time and it won't be that frustrating.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you keep up with the canvas work you will do fine, even if you do not attend the class. I do recommend attending though because his lectures are great and he is very open minded and caring/talks about relevant topics.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Although attendance was mandatory, the lectures themselves were actually pretty interesting. Pretty forgiving with extensions as long as you email and explain why. Great prof!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Eugene is very passionate about what he teaches and is a very nice guy. Attendance was mandatory and to get full participation points, you need to speak in class and participate in group activities.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Peaceful classes. Take his class!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Dr. S's class was really fun and easy for a ucore. We only had to write 2/3 short papers required. His lectures feel relevant. There's one big research paper that you work on throughout the semester with lots of checkpoint assignments, so it's not too bad. There aren't any tests either. I really enjoyed his class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
He definitely wants you to talk in class and asks for a lot of discussions, but you're not required to answer. He really cares about what he is teaching and was really kind. The final paper is massive, but you work on it all semester, so it's not that hard. Would recommend

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
very hard graded and the final paper is a big one and very tough.  few big credit assignments you do need tophat for readings.  short length class decent lectures

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Hes super nice and helpful. He lets you turn in work a few days late. Papers are super easy. Lectures are fun and theres always a discussion. I would definitely take this class again

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Had a great time in the class, discussion was always interesting

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Great professor! If you have to take a history class, try to take one from Dr. S. You do have to write a few papers, but you cover the content of those papers in class, making it easy to write them without too much outside work.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Probably the nicest professor I've had this whole year. Actually cares about what he's talking about and is good about accepting late work.