ECON 114A
BENELLI C A
Cindy Benelli
2.8
202 reviews

202
2.8
114A . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

Cindy easily ranks as the worst professor in UCSB's econ department. Zero preparation, handwritten nonsense instead of slides, and exams full of typos. Her lectures were chaotic at best, and she constantly sought pity instead of taking accountability. Tenure shouldn't be a pass for incompetence. she seems like an ok person, but a terrible teacher.

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114A . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

I'm currently in 114A with her and she is very sweet and accommodating. The lectures can seem to be a little confusing sometimes but I did well on the first exam. As long as you can write down what she shows in lecture and study that you will be perfectly fine. If you regularly attend lecture she will tell you what you need to know for the exam.

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114A . Benelli C A 4 Months Ago

She's well meaning, but she is incredibly unorganized and can't even give clear instructions on her OWN exam. We walked into the exam and changed a question verbally mid-test. The homeworks don't make sense, and she doesn't post class slides with the excuse of "bad handwriting." Her answers to questions make you more confused. I've learned nothing.

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114A . Benelli C A 7 Months Ago

She is great

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114A . Benelli C A 10 Months Ago

Professor Benelli is a great professor. Her teaching style may seem a bit unorthodox, but she really cares about her students that show initiative. Showing up to lecture isn't mandatory, but its HIGHLY recommended! Most exam questions are hinted at during lecture, giving the students who show up an advantage. Thanks Cindy!

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114A . Benelli C A 2 Years Ago

One of the best econ professors at UCSB. She knows her stuff when it comes to econ related materials, and she is certainly one of the most caring professors I've had at UCSB. As a professor, empathy is a vital component to being a successful and I believe that Cindy truly cares about her students. Thank you professor for everything!

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114A . Benelli C A 5 Years Ago

Prof. Benelli is caring, but her lack of organization just ruins the class. Lectures can be confusing, and sometimes she would just explain a concept that isn't relevant to the course. I appreciate her for recording lectures, but she sometimes a week late to post them. Paper and final needs more guided instruction of what she wants.

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114A . Benelli C A 5 Years Ago

The most disorganized prof I have ever seen. Lectures are messy. She promised to do a lot of things but did not do any. She would mess up your study plan. It is the 5th week now, but she still hasn't posted any instructions about our homework, quizzes, and papers. I am so confused about this class.

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114A . Benelli C A 8 Years Ago

Benelli is a great professor, and personable, She really cares for her students and does everything in her power to get the best out of them. Attending class is important for preparation of the quizzes. She goes over the models and possible exam questions only in class, and if you don't attend you miss out on information that's not in the book.

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114A . Benelli C A 9 Years Ago

Her lectures is really disoranized. That's it. Most of materials and grpahs are uncelared , but midterms are not that hard.

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114A . Benelli C A 11 Years Ago

Best professor in econ dept. Very helpful and really wants students to learn material. She is brilliant and is willing to meet after/before class to make sure understanding is there.

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ECON9 . Benelli C A 2 Months Ago

Very unorganized and chaotic class but the workload is so light and the TAs go over the homework in section. Personally, I thought she was so entertaining and silly but if you want a more organized professor she isn't the best choice. Final was a choice between short paper or video on topic of your choice and midterm was short multiple choice.

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ECON9 . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

Content wasn't particularily hard but there is a CRAZY curve so I'm pretty sure most of the bad reviews out there are from people who didn't bother putting in any work. Will admit that Cindy wasn't the best lecturer though. She had a tendency to go on side rants and would make random graphs that she wouldn't post later.

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ECON9 . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

I LOVE CINDY BENELLI!She is SO kind and the class is 100% manageable if you do the practice quizzes and read the textbook before tests.Ppl make it out to be super difficult but it's not if they actually tried.Lectures are very fun and the hw, quiz, and analysis project grading is lenient.I thought the class was fascinating and am a Cindy supporter

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ECON9 . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

She was nice, but also really unorganized (that was the hardest part of the class). As long as you read the book and watch some YouTube videos, you'll pass. The material is easy, but you won't really know 100% what your grade will be until the end. She let some people skip the final depending on their grade percentage, so keep those grades up!

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ECON109 . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

The teacher is extremely disorganized and chaotic, yet never apologetic. The tests are really easy, and she often said the exam would be much longer than it was (not in a good way). Despite receiving a good grade, I would never take a class with this professor again, and I would recommend you avoid taking one with her as well.

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ECON9 . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

I will not stand for all this benelli hate. Sure she is a little disorganized but it's not as bad as people are making it out to be. Very clear about criteria and expectations for the course on the first day so as long as you listen then you'll be fine. I barely did the readings but went to all lectures and did good. She is also very understanding.

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ECON9 . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

Makes economics digestible for beginners and genuinely wants you to pass the class. If you ever have any concerns she responds and gives you advice on whatever it is you need. Actually made me sort of like economics.

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ECON9 . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

Would never take this class again. The lectures are boring and disorganized, they go on rants that aren't related to the class, and they overcomplicate seemingly simple concepts. Sections are pointless. If you need to take econ you're better off taking econ 1 and 2. She's a nice person but a horrible professor.

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ECON109 . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

They post lecture slides but the slides are vague without their commentary. Exams are pretty annoying seeing as there are no study guides and you're only given the modules that will be on the exam (which is usually 10+ at a time for like 30 questions). Section is so pointless all you do is take attendance and watch videos from canvas.

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ECON114 . Benelli C A 3 Months Ago

Out of my 4 years being in college, never have I met a more disorganized, unhelpful, and careless professor in my entire academic life. Not only does she not provide lecture notes, study guides, or even proper practice material, but her office hours are extremely unorganized, as most of the time she is joining from her phone unprepared. Do not take

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ECON114 . Benelli C A 4 Months Ago

Cindy is super nice, I took 2 classes with her. She wants you to succeed and if you're confused, she's always happy to help. Her class (managerial econ, not 114) helped me learn before my summer M&A internship. Go to lecture and you'll do well. Cindy is the best! I feel like bad reviews are from people who didn't put in effort and got bad grades.

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ECON9 . Benelli C A 4 Months Ago

She's all over the place during lecture. So incredibly hard to follow, kinda have to teach the class to yourself.

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ECON9 . Benelli C A 5 Months Ago

While sometimes unorganized, she made homework and tests relatively easy and gave extra credit opportunities. Lectures were sometimes difficult to follow but overall the class wasn't difficult.

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