[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:20.207997+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzY4Njc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2141653","instructor_name":"Jane Collins","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2019-05-04 16:32:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jane was the nicest professor I've ever had. Lectures were interesting most times and exams were based purely off the slides which covered all the readings. The only downfall to the class was the amount of short essays you had to write that were graded bad by the TA Laura. It was nice to have such a kind professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2141653","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:20.207997+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzcyMzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2141653","instructor_name":"Jane Collins","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2017-01-24 21:41:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was a fantastic and passionate professor. Sometimes lectures were boring, but material is easy. Study all of the terms in the review guides, BS the papers, and you get an A. Discussion really helped too. I did everything 2-3 hours before it was due. Super easy A. Don't even need the book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2141653","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:20.207997+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTQ1MDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2141653","instructor_name":"Jane Collins","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2016-05-11 18:53:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Very passionate about her topic and the course is extremely easy. The exams can be compared to quizzes in other classes. They're easy cause the material is all embedded into your brain by the professor. She's very sweet and nice too!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2141653","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:20.207997+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTE2ODY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2141653","instructor_name":"Jane Collins","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2016-05-09 18:21:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jane Collins is super nice and clear. The class was very interesting and relevant as well. Easy A while learning a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2141653","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:24.090947+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTMxODAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237813","instructor_name":"Jill Richardson","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2022-12-15 04:38:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jill is the nicest TA i've ever had in a sociology class, took 140 with her in my first semester as the only international student in the section and she encouraged me so much, literally teared me up when she commented \"good job, I think your english is very good\" in MY language under my assignment submission. Extremely knowledgeable too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237813","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:24.090947+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODQ4Njgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237813","instructor_name":"Jill Richardson","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2022-11-16 22:02:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jill is easily one of my favorite professors at UW. She's so accommodating and understanding of students' needs, and she gets that we're all stressed from other classes. She'll guide you through topics but independent work gets you the most out of the class. I've taken two classes with her, and I see her as a friend as well as a professor. 10/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237813","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:24.090947+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjYzNzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237813","instructor_name":"Jill Richardson","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2021-12-27 23:09:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"A literal gem. Such a kind soul and so understanding. Jill was the TA for SOC140 and made it such a memorable experience, ahh I love her. She cares so much about her students and wants us all to succeed. Please take her, if you ever get the chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237813","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:24.090947+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM4MDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2237813","instructor_name":"Jill Richardson","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2021-12-23 02:03:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"While I took her as a TA, she provided amazing feedback and explained the main concepts clearly. One of the best TAs I've had, and I highly recommend taking one of her classes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2237813","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:14.109028+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzY2NjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1676628","instructor_name":"Sarah Lloyd","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2012-01-24 17:37:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very helpful. Do the homework. Study the from the study guide and get the A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1676628","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:56.914333+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODQ4OTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2589154","instructor_name":"Sarah Rios","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2022-11-16 22:20:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sarah is an alright professor, but I had several issues: for one, she isn't very tech savvy, and exam questions were often misleading or contained typos. She isn't the most personable or accommodating, either, but it helped that my TA was. There are definitely better professors in the sociology department, but Sarah is just okay.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2589154","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:56.914333+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjYzNzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2589154","instructor_name":"Sarah Rios","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2021-12-27 23:06:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"I honestly really liked her. Yeah, the readings were hard but it's a 4 credit class you have to expect it. Most things were completion grades and if you study and do well on the midterm, final, and book report exams you'll do great. She's super nice and understanding as well, just make sure you do the readings and ask your TA for questions!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2589154","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:56.914333+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM4MTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2589154","instructor_name":"Sarah Rios","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2021-12-23 02:13:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Despite not being too interested in sociology I enjoyed her class. There are a lot of readings that can be difficult, but 75% grade is completion based. The tests aren't too difficult, but heavily reference the reading. She gives good perspectives, and I learned a lot, so if you're fine with reading I highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2589154","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:56.914333+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzE5Njgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2589154","instructor_name":"Sarah Rios","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2021-11-30 14:09:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Rios makes it obvious that she thinks students need to struggle in order to learn. She assigns very difficult readings, 2-3 a week, and relies on the TA to explain them to you. Additionally, your grade relies mostly on a couple big tests and sporadic book reports. Otherwise her class was very interesting and straightforward.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2589154","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:56.914333+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTAyNjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2589154","instructor_name":"Sarah Rios","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2021-10-04 20:14:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sociology major here. This professor was honestly really cool. I really enjoyed her class and I thought she at least tried to make lectures interesting. I know that some people didn't like the class, but that is probably 1) They didn't show up all the time or 2) She can come off as very liberal and pro environment/worker.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2589154","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:56.914333+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjA0NzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2589154","instructor_name":"Sarah Rios","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2021-04-22 22:45:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just don't take this class. It is so unorganized. She is never on top of anything and gives out info about assignments terribly. Most of the time, if not all, my classmates and I have to discuss what is going on in a gc to figure out what we have to do. It is almost finals and idk my actual grade because nothing is graded from early march to now.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2589154","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:56.914333+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTI3Mzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2589154","instructor_name":"Sarah Rios","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2020-12-17 23:23:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"the most boring lectures I have ever had in a sociology class. literally taught us nothing, it was all common sense. her lectures were awful as she read off of a poorly-written lecture slide and made us watch movies that taught us nothing. she is a very very nice lady though and I do think she means well, it was just a waste of my time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2589154","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:56.914333+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODA4MDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2589154","instructor_name":"Sarah Rios","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2020-11-12 19:51:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want to take a sociology class, DO NOT take this one. This class was a complete waste of time. I do not think I learned a single thing--the assignments and essays are simply busy work. The lectures are extremely boring because she reads off of a piece of paper. I honestly think she didn't even know what she was lecturing about.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2589154","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:56.914333+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTI0MTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2589154","instructor_name":"Sarah Rios","course_label":"SOC140","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 140","course_uid":"course_70665cbfd3b884bdcd009e18","review_date":"2020-07-22 00:51:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Does she even have a degree? She was a terrible lecturer, extremely boring and half the class was "think pair share". Half the time she couldn't get the technology to work. THE biggest waste of my time. As a Mcburney student, she didn't respond to my accommodation request until a few days before the test. Unprofessional. At least she was nice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2589154","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]