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Sarah Edlund

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 6 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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ZOO102 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Love Sarah! Best teacher Ive had at this university. So caring and passionate about the material. Friendly and good sense of humor. Really helps you learn and helps you learn how you learn. I would 1000% take a class with her again.
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ZOO102 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I love Sarah! She makes the class so much fun! It's a lot of group work, but she is ready to guide you through anything if you have any questions. Definitely take this lab class with Sarah!
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Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Sarah is the BEST! She is flexible, understanding, and cares about her students' learning. She makes the classroom a welcoming environment. Although the Biology content can be overwhelming, she makes learning the lab material fun & enjoyable. You won't regret taking a class with her. Don't be hesitant to ask her questions!
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ANTHRO 120
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Sarah is the best. She is nice and flexible and made the material super interesting. She is also really funny which made coming to class enjoyable. She gave us candy and rice crispie treats which was so nice. As long as you write the summaries and take good notes and study you will do well.
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ANTHRO 120
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I had Sarah as part of a FIG on how primates view the world. Sarah gave us a lot of candy, which was lovely. The material was interesting and she made clear assignments. There is a bit of busy work involved, but not a crazy amount, and if you put in the effort for the class you will definitely get a good grade.
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ANTHRO 100
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Sarah was a great TA! She was very enthusiastic and always willing to meet with students outside of office hours. She made the course bearable. I would take her as a TA again.
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Classes with Sarah Edlund

Introductory Biology covers plant physiology, organismal kingdoms, evolution, and ecology.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

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Fall 2026BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 152Introductory Biology

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