[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTQ4NjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2026-01-26 02:03:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Content was easy to understand. Tests are all open book but go off all the readings and lectures assigned. Almost impossible to reach Professor Simmons outside of class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTEzNjc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2026-01-17 19:10:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Switch out of this class if you have her. So boring, didn't even go to lectures by the end because the slides were self explanatory. Reads off her computer THE WHOLE time. Kept talking about herself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDg0ODY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2026-01-13 00:31:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed this class! Lecture can be boring, but is very interesting when prof talks about topics she is passionate about. Do the extra credit, take good notes during lecture, and you can get away with not doing all the readings (however, exams often are on readings/ask for examples from the reading). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzkzODM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2025-12-24 21:25:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class wasn't too difficult if you have any prior econ 101/102 knowledge. There were lots of readings assigned, but as long as you have some quotes ready, you are set. The tests are open-book and short answer which make them not too difficult. Professor Simmons clearly is knowledgeable and passionate about her topic, as evident through lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjg4MjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2025-12-16 19:04:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incredible professor who is very passionate about what she teaches. Exams are definitely difficult, but if you do the study guide and take thorough notes you'll be fine. Interesting and engaging lectures. Participation is not taken, but lecture slides aren't very helpful without attending lecture. Overall would definitely recommend and take again. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTkzNzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2025-12-02 17:10:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Simmons is incredibly talented, but her lectures were not engaging at all. It felt like she was reading directly off a script, and for me personally, that made it hard for me to stay engaged during the lecture. If you enjoy lectures where there is little to no engagement and the professor is just reading off a script, then take her class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODM4NzY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2025-11-11 01:27:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures are very academic, so they seem a bit complicated if you are coming right out of high school because she uses a lot of jargon, take really good notes and don't skip lecture, do all the readings and take very good notes. The test is open note but still difficult. The content of the class is really good be ready to read a lot!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjI5MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2025-09-08 17:31:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Among the brightest minds I've ever met at UW-Madison. Family history of professor is also insane and very cool to hear about (look up Adele Simmons). Willing to debate with skeptics and answer deep questions in lecture. One of the best classes I've ever taken here because of her and her strong TA group.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDA5MDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2025-04-22 22:35:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a heavy read, tough class, but it's extremely worth it. Lots of opportunities to have open dialogue on important political issues, and Professor Simmons is perhaps the brightest mind I've ever met. Take this class!!!!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDIxMjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2024-12-23 05:44:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Intl 101 is not a fun or interesting class and grading is entirely reliant on TAs. In spite of the lack of quality in the subjects being taught on, Erica seemed like a good lecturer and I'd be interested in taking a higher level course with her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjA0NzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2024-12-10 22:06:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Reads off script, lecture is incredibly boring. Has far too many guest lecturers. Didn't go to lecture at all and got an A. Class is a waste of time. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTE5NzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2024-12-05 18:55:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture was cancelled 9 times and were often not done by her or just read directly off a script. Laptops banned in lecture. Lots of homework given all at once relating to case studies that are not very helpful in learning the content. The final project is interesting and reflective. The textbook is $50 and barely used. Grades depend entirely on TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTE5NDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2024-12-05 18:43:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Monotonous. So many cancelled classes. Poor distribution style of homework. So many guest lectures. Reading from a script.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjM3NzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2021-01-05 06:12:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was asynchronous and Simmons didn't always do the lectures herself. She posted a lot of work to be done each week and even the TAs said it was overwhelming at times. The only assignments are 4 essays, 4 worksheets, and a final paper, all graded by the TA. How you do in the class honestly depends on your TA, not on the prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTg2Njgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2020-12-08 18:37:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material is very easy to understand as the lectures are to the point. This class is a lot of work, however. Your grade is based upon 5 essays and 4 worksheets. I found the lectures and reading on top of the writing to be overwhelming and not necessary to get a good grade in the class. Discussion sections were very helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzU2NjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2017-12-29 15:02:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I generally liked Professor Simmons. If you went to lecture, paid attention, did most of the readings (at least skim), and took good notes you can get an A. You do have to write a research paper, but she helps guide you with little deadlines which is nice. Sometimes her lecture slides would only have questions on them, which could be annoying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTE5NzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2017-12-10 17:30:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very respected professor. Very passionate about what she teaches, but the power lectures are hard to sit through. She is very caring and encourages participation. Lots of "required" reading, but it isn't necessary if you can follow the lecture. I'd recommend reading the two books though because they are exam material but not discussed in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODUxNDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2015-12-30 20:45:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Simmons' lectures were very interesting and informational. She cares about her students. Grades were never posted and it was unclear what grade cutoffs would be. Readings were very time consuming. Some were very interesting but the main textbook was boring. Research paper graded easy but tests were not.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODIxODkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2015-12-24 23:01:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"SImmons is an excellent lecturer and likes to engage with her students. I went to her office hours once and after just a 20 minute meeting she remembered my name and topic of my paper and called me out in class (not in a rude way). Makes you work hard but is really passionate about her work. Overall a hard but rewarding class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:30.846408+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzkzNzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2092652","instructor_name":"Erica Simmons","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2015-12-21 18:16:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Have to put a lot of work into this class and read all the material if you want to understand because she goes through lecture slides so fast that you cannot write anything down. Discussion sections vary on difficulty depending on the TA that you have. 10-page research paper assignment and 3 tests instead of a final, but still a lot of work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2092652","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjIxMDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2023-12-12 02:29:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Jensen was an enjoyable and interesting lecturer. The exams are pretty straight forward as long as you go to lecture and do the readings. There is a LOT of reading in this class though so be prepared. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTY4MjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2023-12-08 02:14:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Katie Jensen is a wonderful teacher and I really enjoyed her lectures. Her area of expertise is South America and she is very passionate about international dynamics and the subjects she teaches. Great intro class would recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTQ0NzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2023-05-17 15:44:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Jensen and this class were both great! Definitely need to read the textbook and required readings, but if you do that, the tests are pretty easy. Prof. Jensen is so kind and has so much knowledge to share. She talked at length about many examples and was always eager to help clarify concepts. Can't wait to take another one of her classes!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzg5OTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2022-01-24 17:40:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Jensen has a lot of first-hand experience in international relations, which shouldn't be taken for granted. Her lectures were vague and could get ramble-y and boring, while her grading criteria felt vague and arbitrary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTQxMTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2021-04-13 02:22:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Jensen is fantastic! I absolutely loved this class, you learn about so many important, global issues and it made me declare as an International Studies major. You do have to read the textbook and go to class for the tests. There is one difficult essay but worth it for the rest of the course. Love her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODU4OTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2020-01-22 19:51:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Katie is one of the best professors I've come across. I personally think her grading was too unrealistic (obnoxiously nuanced answers), but the readings she assigns are genuinely interesting. I read all of the assigned reading thoroughly and only managed to squeeze out a B. That being said, I adored the class and the material she covered.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODE5NDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2020-01-10 05:21:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting and easy to listen to. She is very knowledgable about the topics she is discussing, made an effort to get to know students' names in a 300 person lecture. The essay was not that hard, it was essentially just writing enough words to fit the count. Your grade will reflect the amount of reading you do, based on pop quizzes and exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzIzMTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2019-12-19 22:47:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my favorite professors I've had. She expects a lot, but as long as you do the readings (which are actually interesting) and attend lecture, you'll do well in the class. Three exams and a paper (none of the exams are cumulative). She really wants you to do well and truly understand the topics. Accessible to meet with and extremely helpful!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTgyMzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2019-12-09 23:10:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Jensen is not a good lecturer. She goes on tangents, does not stimulate interesting thoughts, and only goes surface-level in the material. I feel like I am coming out of this class with not much more than when I went in. Her exams are very specific and there are long readings (textbook and random articles) due for every lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDQyODQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2019-11-20 00:09:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is entirely based on readings and Professor Jensen's opinions on the topics covered. There is potential for the information to be interesting, but she kind of just babbles on trying to sound smart but she's really saying nothing. Be prepared to do every single reading (20-60 pgs per lecture), and each test is 20% of your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDQyODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2019-11-20 00:06:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Jensen needs to realize that she's teaching an elementary level class and shouldn't expect so much out of her students. There are ton of long readings and many pop quizzes so attendance is mandatory. The topics are pretty interesting but she kind of ruins it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:09.601073+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDAzNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2526278","instructor_name":"Katherine Jensen","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2019-11-13 03:55:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Jensen treats the class higher than an introduction level course but the material that is covered is applicable to our lives. You have to contribute during lectures and ACTUALLY read the readings. Students who don't are the ones complaining about grades. She has interesting lectures that are very analysis based. Be prepared to read.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2526278","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:54.185562+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDk4MjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2338141","instructor_name":"Sarah Stefanos","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2018-09-13 00:00:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Stefanos is not only an amazing teacher but an incredible person as well. She has done so many amazing things in her life and offers so many insightful views about international politics considering she's done so much herself. This is a reading intensive course but definitely worth it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2338141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:54.185562+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDQ5NzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2338141","instructor_name":"Sarah Stefanos","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2018-05-10 00:05:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wow Professor Stefanos class is amazing, she is amazing! She is super intelligent and has done so many research projects and has been active in work involving International Studies. She encourages participation which makes for good discourse in the class. What a great person to learn from!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2338141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:38.213527+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzUwMjc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:561050","instructor_name":"Scott Straus","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2014-01-14 13:55:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty easy course if you do all of the readings and attend every lecture/section. Section is mandatory and 20% of your grade. Final paper is a bit rough, but if you like your topic and it's fact-based it isn't that bad. Straus sometimes isn't totally clear, he talks like a valley girl but he's knowledgable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/561050","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:38.213527+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDc2Nzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:561050","instructor_name":"Scott Straus","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2013-04-02 18:12:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Got me really interested in international studies and studying abroad. Although lots of information each lecture, I loved everything that we discussed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/561050","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MDYwOTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2023-06-21 20:04:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Professor Young for IS101!!  If you go to lecture and do the readings the tests are super manageable and the two essays are not hard and we were given a lot of time and support.  He is clearly very passionate about this course and the enthusiasm makes lectures more engaging.  If you are interested in Econ and IR I would highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDA4NzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2023-02-05 21:18:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"The in-lecture explanations were very good but the textbook was difficult to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzY4NDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2023-01-23 18:18:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were very engaging and easy to follow. Grade is based on a weekly homework assignment, two papers (one group paper and one individual paper), and three exams that were reasonably easy. Lectures were recorded and posted online, along with the slides so everything was pretty accessible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Mjc4OTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2023-01-03 21:59:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super good guy. Reasonable with grading and tests. One homework assignment every week and somewhat interesting lectures. TAs were great. Would give extra credit acouple times and weeks off of work. Great class!! Recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjU2Mjc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2022-12-28 20:39:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is like Human Geography, Economics, and Politics had a baby. It is super easy and lectures are recorded and posted online, so I stopped going in person. Prof Young is British so it was difficult for me to understand him for the first few weeks. The class was boring, but it is a pre-rec for my major. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjI2ODA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2022-12-22 20:47:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professors. Obviously passionate about the topic and exams are pretty reasonable. Exams are in-person though. Consistent homework throughout the semester but the better you do them throughout, the easier it will be to write the research paper. Overall, would take this class again. Hoped it was in a better lecture hall though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Nzg3OTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2022-11-07 04:56:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very nice person, but his lectures are all over the place. Very hard to understand his lectures at times, he often overcomplicates things. It doesnt feel like an intro-class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTE1NTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2022-07-11 18:50:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just a bad professor. Doesn't explain much. Doesn't care for students' success. Not a fan.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTA5MTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2022-07-07 19:04:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Original rating was taken down for some reason, which I found... strange. But anyways, Professor Young is one of the worst professors I have had at UW. Just doesn't seem to care much about his students. Very pompous attitude. Any attempt to ask a question outside of class was given a highly dismissive response. I couldn't recommend him to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzU2MDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2022-05-17 04:28:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was very clear that he loves what he does. His lectures felt more like TedTalks because they were so inspirational and entertaining. Take his class, great guy. Also he's British, so who doesn't love that. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTg3MzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2021-11-03 20:31:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are good. The textbook can be found for free online. Fair tests. British, which is always a plus.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODM1MTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2019-05-10 08:27:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof young gives great lectures and the course work is relatively easy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjIxNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2019-04-18 14:24:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stephen young was a great lecturer & was super funny. The class is pretty straight forward- there are 3 midterms and 2 research papers which they guide you through pretty generously. The exams are 25 multiple choice and 3 essay questions that are hinted at during lecture. Go to lecture and discussion it makes it 10x easier. So far its been my fav","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjczNTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2019-01-17 09:13:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stephen was a fun professor to have. He is very passionate about the topics we cover and does a great job explaining things. His slides are more of a visiual aid for himself than for notes, most of my notes were from things he said that were not on the slides. Overall an interesting class and I learned a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTI3MjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2018-12-21 07:16:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Young is very knowledgable and his British accent is great. The class have 1 midterm and the final, with 2 big papers. Just these 4 assignments pretty much make up your grade. Go to lecture and take very specific notes! Book wasn't needed. Overall, he was funny and I really enjoyed the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODc3MTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2018-12-05 14:36:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great 101 professor. Interested in the material; if you listen in lecture you don't have to read the book. Econ chapter is difficult for non-econ majors, but not too bad. Amazing & funny guy, great class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzk3NjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2015-05-11 13:53:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny, friendly, enthusiastic. Work a little for your grade. If you're a good essay writer, it's not  problem at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:47.613626+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDQwMjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1627193","instructor_name":"Stephen Young","course_label":"INTLST101","course_id":"INTLST 101","course_uid":"course_d7c7b11c02ca11451bdfacdd","review_date":"2014-12-11 17:47:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Young has a British accent, he's always prepared and excited for lectures, and he comes up with creative ways to teach material. He's the best professor I've had and I learned so much just from his sheer passion for International Studies.  !00% recommend taking IS 101 with him, you won't regret it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1627193","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]