Only went to two of Benelli's lectures. She wanted to help and also made sure that you understood the material if you went to her after class for help. Very enthusiastic and did her best to make the mundane material interesting. Got an A, but only self studied and spent countless hours on practice midterms.

Cindy was hands-down the best prof I've had at UCSB. She was very available and approachable for help and she went above and beyond in explaining the material for her students. In addition, she is very passionate about the subject, which helps a great deal in keeping the class engaged. If you take 10A, I highly recommend her. Do CLAS with Lindsay

Really just not a good professor. Cannot stand listening to her talk, also she isn't very smart. Probably the worst professor I've had at UCSB. Material isn't too hard if you can stand listening to her yelldictate at you 3 times a week.

The definition of a great professor. The class was both challenging and engaging. She is one of the very few professors at UCSB who focus on teaching--not research. Exams were fair and homework was not excessive. Grading policy was very fair as well.

Class really made all that econ finally make sense! Very energetic and makes econ fun! Wish I had taken all her classes since econ is exciting when viewed through her eyes. She really likes students and tries to get to know everyone in the class. It's different because most professors don't care and she does.

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.

How can you listen to a person always refering to herself in 3rd person? Confusing structure in her lectures, very little explanation and not encouraging people to ask questions by always emphasizing how superior she is. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.

She seems to be willing to help students. But actually she treats students quite rudely when you asking help unless she has already been knowing you, then she will treat you differently.

For someone who wants to get an A in this class: Take this class only if you can show up to every lectures and pay a fair/reasonable level of attention throughout the class. As many have commented, she is a bit disorganized so if you dont get the ideas in class, its very difficult to retrace (unless you want to go to her OH).

Showing up to class is mandatory in order to do well. Some aspects of class were unorganized. Not a bad class to fill an econ requirement, but nothing special.

I thought this professor was great! I think these comments about her are horrible. Like any course for the econ major some significant amount of work is necessary to get a good grade and for this class you must be willing to do so. And no this is not Benelli;it's a student. Sometimes she does the math a bit quickly but she takes all questions.

econ114, unhelpful. overall, do not take her. just answers quickly & shortly when u ask questions. her notes are exactly like what the others said.

Took her class because I was told she is easy and tests straight from notes. Definitely not easy. Anything goes on the final even material that was barely touched. She is awful at math which is confusing to me since she is a econ teacher. Also doesn't like when you ask for help or have issues with test problems.

Teacher was unclear about what was going on. No real plan to the class or teaching in general. She would draw models up on the board with little to no explanation and tell us this is how it is done. Do not take this class. Although she didnt do the math as much as the other teacher would have, she didnt help students at all. She hates students.

Great Teacher! Had her class in the spring and her teaching style is very clear. Easy to understand and follow. You do have to go to class on a regular basis b/c most of her test material is strictly based on lecture notes. The only way to get a bad grade is if you don't pay attention. Easy A

This professor was not that great. She got harder and her teaching is not clear at all. Her midterm was exactly the the practice one, but the final is not. It was tricky and hard. I ended with a C+. NOT easy A. She has problems with math and always makes mistakes. Take other econ electives with another professor. I highly do NOT recommend benelli.

Average professor. Only reason for bad rating is that she promises at the beginning to help you out in any way possible, however is actually very rude and seems to dislike students who come in to discuss their performance in the class.

Very likable professor. Attend class, take good notes, make sure you can do practice tests and you'll get an A. Definitely recommend! I'll be taking more classes with her in the near future.

Always attend class and take good notes. Though she posts notes online, they are very rough. Study HW, practice exams AND NOTES for exams. MT and Final (35%,55%). 2 HWs (5% ea.). If you understood 100a/100b well you will do fine. Exams will have some unexpected questions that will be found in your notes. Final harder than MT. Fair curve. Overall,A

A great professor that i've ever had. Friendly and helpful. Super enjoyable class. Go to class, pay attention, and get As. Highly recommend !!!

Must go to go to class and take careful notes. Study the old midterms and you should be cool...two midterms and final..interesting class. great professor

Prof has attitude and grading is very objective. Would not recommend her for 114.

Super friendly teacher, tested us only on what she went over in class. She let us out early most of the time, and always kept her material short and to the point. Take her if you can.

Ignore all the negative feedback from other people. Econ 114 - As long as you *go to class and pay attention* you will do fine. She has practice midterms online, and a unique grading structure that works to your advantage. And the class was interesting, besides!