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Interesting and valuable topic that drew a lot of different kinds of students. Found her teaching to be disorganized, using outdated concepts in sustainability, and less advanced than initially thought. Assignments/ work were hard to find a rhythm to pace myself and expectations were unclear, causing unnecessary stress.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Wahl is nice. However, she was constantly changing things to the assignments she made which made the class difficult at times. She also didn't release the syllabus till day of class, which made things a little more confusing too. There were also times she wasn't able to explain terms when I'd ask.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Wahl is so kind and enthusiastic; she will work with you to solve any problem you have or give you advice. She is very energetic and loves when people ask questions. Her lectures can be boring & redundant; they cover the readings, so you really only need to skim. I read almost nothing and finished with a 98% Participate and she'll love you.Rate My Professors ↗
Pros: - Teacher is passionate about the class - Getting an A isn't going to be very hard if you want an A Cons: - For a 400 level class the material is disrespectfully basic - Colossal amount of busy work It can feel like she and her guest speakers think they are teaching children. Consistently the least valuable way I spend time each week.Rate My Professors ↗
She is genuinely one of the kindest and most passionate professors I have ever had. You can tell how much she loves her job and students with every interaction you have with her. It is easy to be engaged in her lectures and assignments. 100% recommend!!Rate My Professors ↗
One of the best professors I've ever had. She genuinely cares so much about her students and values their feedback. The main assignment is a group project over the semester. Literally just the kindest woman ever and genuinely wants to see everyone succeed.Rate My Professors ↗
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ENVIRST 203 is a variable-topic course within environmental studies.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleENVIRST 215 introduces sustainability as a transdisciplinary field, surveying global challenges and solutions through a social-environmental systems approach.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Kim Wahl is described as kind, enthusiastic, and helpful with student problems. Reviewers note she is energetic and encourages questions, though some find her lectures boring and redundant.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2025–Spring 2026A seminar for Community Environmental Scholars analyzing environmental issues and community engagement through work with organizations and professional skill development.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 203 | Special Topics in Environmental Studies |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 215 | Sustainability |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 317 | Community Environmental Scholars Program Seminar |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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