English

This course was easily one of the hardest I have ever taken, both in terms of content and workload. From the very first week, it became clear that the pace would be intense, with dense readings and challenging assignments piling up quickly. The material itself was highly technical, demanding not only a strong foundation in the subject but also the ability to engage in deep critical thinking. What made it even more difficult was the expectation that students would apply new concepts almost immediately, often in problem sets that required hours of careful thought and revision. The lectures were rigorous, and while the instructor explained things well, the speed at which new topics were introduced often left very little time to process before moving on. The exams were another hurdle—they required not just memorization but the ability to solve complex, unfamiliar problems under time pressure. Group work was helpful at times, but it also added another layer of stress as everyone struggled to keep up. Despite its difficulty, the course was incredibly rewarding. By the end, I had developed both a stronger knowledge base and a sense of resilience. It pushed me beyond my comfort zone, and while exhausting, it was also one of the most intellectually satisfying experiences I’ve had.

This course was easily one of the hardest I have ever taken, both in terms of content and workload. From the very first week, it became clear that the pace would be intense, with dense readings and challenging assignments piling up quickly. The material itself was highly technical, demanding not only a strong foundation in the subjec …Read more

This was a great class; it might've been Parini's last time teaching, but the class was better than advertised. He would start each class with a long and interesting story from his life. We got to hear about his interactions with famous authors, filmmakers, and poets throughout his life. He would spend the rest of the class reading his favorite poems, accompanied by a backstory on the poet, including some insight into characters or events the poets might be referring to in their poems. Our only homework was to read a few assigned poems, and then he would open the floor to open discussion.

This was a great class; it might've been Parini's last time teaching, but the class was better than advertised. He would start each class with a long and interesting story from his life. We got to hear about his interactions with famous authors, filmmakers, and poets throughout his life. He would spend the rest of the class reading h …Read more

I absolutely adored this course. Prof. Millier was incredibly passionate about the literature she was teaching, and explained concepts in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. While it was easy to fall behind with the amount of reading required, I thought that Prof Millier's lectures allowed for a bit of flexibility if you hadn't finished that day's assigned readings. Overall, I learned a ton from this course, and it fueled a desire to take more English classes at Midd in the future!

I absolutely adored this course. Prof. Millier was incredibly passionate about the literature she was teaching, and explained concepts in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. While it was easy to fall behind with the amount of reading required, I thought that Prof Millier's lectures allowed for a bit of flexibility if …Read more