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KIM WAHL

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Raw average: 3.75/5 from 8 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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ENVIRST 215
Quality 1/5Difficulty 2/5
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 Found her teaching to be disorganized, using outdated concepts in sustainability, and less advanced than initially thought.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.
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ENVIRST 215
Quality 2/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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ENVIRST 215
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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ENVIRST 402
Quality 2/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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ENVIRST 402
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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!!
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ENVIRST 402
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
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.
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Classes with KIM WAHL

No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.

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Recorded teaching history

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Spring 2026ENVIRST 215Sustainability
Spring 2026ENVIRST 365Systems Thinking
Spring 2026ENVIRST 900Seminar
Fall 2025ENVIRST 203Special Topics in Environmental Studies
Fall 2025ENVIRST 215Sustainability
Fall 2025ENVIRST 365Systems Thinking
Spring 2025ENVIRST 215Sustainability
Spring 2025ENVIRST 398Independent Study: Sustainability Community Engagement
Spring 2025ENVIRST 402Special Topics: Social Perspectives in Environmental Studies
Spring 2025ENVIRST 699Directed Study
Spring 2025ENVIRST 900Seminar
Fall 2024ENVIRST 398Independent Study: Sustainability Community Engagement
Fall 2024ENVIRST 402Special Topics: Social Perspectives in Environmental Studies
Fall 2024ENVIRST 600Environmental Studies Capstone
Spring 2024ENVIRST 398Independent Study: Sustainability Community Engagement
Spring 2024ENVIRST 402Special Topics: Social Perspectives in Environmental Studies
Spring 2024FOODSCI 375Special Topics
Fall 2023ENVIRST 326Sustainability Tools: Systems Thinking & Life Cycle Assessment
Fall 2023ENVIRST 398Independent Study: Sustainability Community Engagement
Fall 2023ENVIRST 402Special Topics: Social Perspectives in Environmental Studies
Fall 2023FOODSCI 375Special Topics
Spring 2023EDPSYCH 711Current Topics in Educational Psychology

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