# Lyn Van Swol — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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### name

Lyn Van Swol

### email

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    "comment": "Prof Van Swol is super knowledgeable in her field, and it's very apparent. The class itself was interesting because it's easy to recognize the content in everyday life. The textbook is nonnegotiable, and your exams will include material from it. Listen to it, and you'll be fine. ",
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