middCourses
with Jay Parini10 months ago

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Jay Parini is a pleasure to have as a teacher. I came into the class intimidated because I had little background in creative writing and poetry. JP and classmates created a super welcoming and enriching environment. Easy grading, great atmosphere. Very glad I took this course.

Chill and RelaxedEasy GradingNo Exams
3hrs / week Low difficulty Above average value Would take again
with Karin Gottshall10 months ago

While this class is a lot of writing, it helped me grow so much as a writer having to constantly be working on something new and revising my work. Karin is the kindest and most accommodating prof I've had and she truly cares about her students and the course material.

Chill and RelaxedNo Exams
1hrs / week Low difficulty High value Would take again
with Jay Parini5 months ago

Jay Parini is the best professor I have ever had and one of the coolest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. His laid-back teaching style only inspired my poetry further and the class discussions were rich and enjoyable.

Chill and RelaxedUngradingNo Exams
1hrs / week Low difficulty Extremely high value Would take again
with Karin Gottshall10 months ago

I loved working with Karin she is an amazing poet and I really enjoyed the weekly poems although sometimes I had writers' block they are a major break from the work week and are a way to write it out. Karin is very understanding and an angel to work with

Chill and RelaxedConstant ReadingFair Grading
4hrs / week Some difficulty Above average value Would take again
with Jay Parini6 months ago

Regardless of your major, he is the best professor you will have in Middlebury. Funny, smart, and has quite possibly the most interesting life out of everyone on campus. Be creative and talk to him after class. He's a superb person

Slow-PacedNo ExamsEasy Grading
1hrs / week Extremely low difficulty Extremely high value Would take again
with Karin Gottshall11 months ago

Worst I have ever done in a class at Middlebury despite putting in more effort than most other classes. It seems especially unfair given that poetry is supposed to be subjective. Would not take this class again.

Slow-PacedTough Grading
5hrs / week Average difficulty Extremely low value Would not take again