# RUIFANG SONG — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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    "comment": "Did not understand what she was teaching and it was difficult to learn any concept. She is also a very picky grader and you must solve things her way or you will lose points on tests.  Pray for a good TA because that is the only way I made it through the quarter",
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