Pellow is a very intelligent professor and hands on activist in the environmental justice community. His lectures would sometimes revolve around current issues. The pop quizzes are done in groups and open note. My advice is to show up to every class I got B's on the midterm and final but somehow ended up with a solid A in the class.

My favorite class taken at UCSB. Lectures are stimulating, grading is clearly laid out. Lots of reading but interesting and not impossible. Very interactive and just good vibes altogether.

Great great professor. Love his lectures. Always learn new things. Very good at seeing both sides of a situation. Interesting readings that were 100% on gauchospace. 3 quizzes. Lots of group discussions. 2 take home essays. One major creative project that was fun. One of my favorite classes. Highly recommend any class from this professor!

I like him better than my dad

Professor Pellow is truly the best teacher I have ever been taught by. His classes have changed my worldview and career path. He is extremely empathetic, and cares about his students learning and success. If you have him be prepared to have a great time learning!

If you have a chance to take David's class you are SO lucky. By far one of the best profs, he's super chill, offers extra credit, and gives extensions. He does field trips and brings in great guest lecturers. His material is actually current, relative to the real world, and important. There are so few black profs to look up to at UCSB. Love him!!!