The best aspect of the course was the interactive class sessions where students learned applicable material through their extremely engaging professor. The professor showed genuine interest in the students and the subject material, which made the course very enjoyable. The worst aspects of the course were the hefty weekly reading and writing assignments. The course would improve if there was a little less reading, more instruction on the assignments, and more organization for the class in its entirety. Prospective students should be prepared to do some readings and always endeavor to attend the enjoyable lectures.

Students found that the energy and enthusiasm of the group, as well as the close-knit feeling of the class were the best aspects of this course. They believed the information was relevant to their lives and that they would be able to implement the techniques and ideas from the class during times under duress and stress. Many students felt that the final project was confusing and disorganized, and that the readings were often unnecessary or unrelated to what was being discussed in class. Suggestions for improvement include adding more structure to the assignments and assigning fewer, more meaningful readings throughout the semester. Prospective students are highly recommended to take this class as early as possible in their academic careers in order to help them learn how to deal with stressors in their everyday lives.

The best part about this course was the professor’s never-ending curiosity that made lecture engaging and fun. Students appreciated the interesting material and its applicability to everyday life. Some students felt there were too many students in the class, while others indicated that the exam format left them unsure how to prepare given the volume of material covered. This course could be improved by incorporating a rubric for papers. Prospective students should know that coming into the course with an open mind will improve their quality of life. No background knowledge is needed in psychology to do well in this course.