The best aspect of the course was the small class size which al owed students to get plenty of individualized attention. The professor was very knowledgeable and was always willing to help students with the language. The worst aspect of the course was the heavy focus on grammar. The course would improve if students had more homework and assignments to help them retain and reinforce the language, as opposed to just constant grammar exercises. Prospective students should be aware that this course involves lots of daily work that is sure to help them with the Russian language if they stay on top of it.

Students praised this course for having a light workload and for showing students what one could do with a degree in Chemical Engineering. However, students found that the various guest speakers in the course gave lecture of varying quality, with some moving too quickly and others speaking on subjects that didn’t necessarily concern students. Students suggested that the course focus more on topics that would be both comprehensible and relevant to students. Some students also asked that the class be changed to emphasize participation and hands-on activities. Prospective students should know that the course wasn’t challenging and was a good introduction to careers in the field of Chemical Engineering.