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PETE LONG

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Raw average: 4.82/5 from 11 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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JOURN 649
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I took both J202 and J649 with Pete and he was a wonderful instructor for both courses. 649 is so interesting and he is so clearly invested in both the material and his students. Pete so obviously wants every student in his classroom to succeed and be prepared for their careers, he is a wonderful professor and human being.
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J676 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
I took 676 and 345 with Pete. J676 is my favorite class I've ever taken. Also, attend his personal branding lecture. Just do it.
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J676 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Pete is the GOAT! Really passionate about the industry and wants to help everyone succeed. Lectures/readings cover a lot at once which makes short weekly quizzes hard, but Pete offers a ton of extra credit opportunities. Class will be under a new name next year, but if you're interested in brand management TAKE IT!! Learned SO much and HW was fun!
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J345 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Pete Long is truly an amazing professor. He has encouraged me to do my best and cares about each and every one of his students. I would highly recommend taking one of his classes if you get the chance.
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J676 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
This was the first course I ever took with Prof. Long, and I wasn't disappointed. It is evidently clear how passionate he is about the PR and journalism industry, and it shows in his lectures. The course itself is rather easy, with minimal assignments and non-mandatory lectures. He gives great advice on "real-world" situations, too!
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J676 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Pete is by far one of the most caring professors I've ever had. You can tell he just loves teaching and really wants you to succeed in both school and in your career. His lectures can be really dry and monotone at times, and for a longer class makes it a challenge to stay focused, which is his biggest teaching flaw.
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