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KARA DEMPSEY

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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GEO349 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Kara was a fantastic lecturer. She's easy going, likes to get to know her students, and knows the material well. She's traveled all over Europe, so her 1st hand experience helps if you ask her questions. The exams are semi-tough, but I also took the summer course. The book helps when it comes to learning geological land formations.
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GEOG 101
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Very approachable person. Wants her students to succeed. Very willing to help with papers outside of class. Made taking my com b class enjoyable and helping me understand the sometimes confusing lectures.
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