Joyce Mao

This was one of my favorite classes at Middlebury & a total gem (but hard to get a seat in). Prof. Mao is an awesome discussion facilitator and since the whole class is upper level history majors the discussions were genuinely engaging and there was lots of participation. Mao really lets everyone get their ideas on the table while also asking super thought provoking questions and encouraging us to think about the material differently. The material is fascinating and the 3 hour class sessions passed really quickly because she structures them so well. Would recommend to anyone who can get a seat. So great, 10/10.

This was one of my favorite classes at Middlebury & a total gem (but hard to get a seat in). Prof. Mao is an awesome discussion facilitator and since the whole class is upper level history majors the discussions were genuinely engaging and there was lots of participation. Mao really lets everyone get their ideas on the table while al …Read more

Professor Mao is by far one of the best professors I've ever had at Middlebury and this course is extremely interesting. She pushes her students and expects you to do a lot of reading, but if you keep up, you'll end up with a way better perspective of why current events are happening right now. Small class discussion heavy but this format allows for a class to get along and get to know each other.

Professor Mao is by far one of the best professors I've ever had at Middlebury and this course is extremely interesting. She pushes her students and expects you to do a lot of reading, but if you keep up, you'll end up with a way better perspective of why current events are happening right now. Small class discussion heavy but this f …Read more

Joyce Mao is a wonderful professor, and I really recommend anyone take a class with her if they are able. She is really compelling and can make someone interested in material they might not otherwise gravitate toward.