All of a sudden just like that? Rest in peace Professor Cast. The fact she gave so much enthusiasm and help in every lecture makes it harder to accept she is gone. Very nice lady, always wanted to know her students input, gave us all the support we needed, and most importantly an amazing and kind hearted human.

Professor Cast was one of the most genuine professors I have had here at ucsb. She was caring, calm, and supportive. I am so appreciative to have been taught by her. May she rest in peace.

Professor Cast was one of my favorite professor at UCSB. She was a very sweet, caring, and understanding professor who was always willing to help and listen to her students' words. I really enjoyed the way she lectured that I could being so engaged in all the classes I had with her. Rest in peace, Professor Cast.

lovely class

Rip Ms. Cast you were an amazing professor

Rest in peace, Dr. Cast.

I loved Prof Cast! I was having a really tough time personally and she was super understanding. She is very caring and is there for her students. The course does require you to read a lot and attending lecture is mandatory especially for quizzes. Reflections every week, quizzes every 2 weeks, and she gives extra credit opportunities. TAKE HER!!

a really great ans clear professor . YOu have as short quiz every other week and reflection writings about 1 page each week.(DUE SATURDAY NIGHTS) . NO FINAL OR PAPER

Prof. Cast is kind and engaging with interesting lectures. She offered many extra credit opportunities to improve our grade. My only gripe with the course was the TA, Emily Fox. She graded all the reflection papers and did so harsher than Prof. Cast. She openly admits that we'll almost never receive full points because we aren't "perfect" writers.

Prof Cast is my favorite professor I've had in my 4 years at UCSB. She really cares about her students. She's very approachable. Her lectures are very organized and I just love & appreciate what she always had to add. She's also silly and always made us laugh. There's no final so that's also a plus

Honestly, loved everything about Professor Cast. Class is made up of weekly reflections and short quizzes. She is so kind, and really fosters student engagement and conversation. Thought provoking class if you try to participate. 10/10 recommend.

Overall, the professor is very engaging in lecture and makes the topic interesting to learn. HOWEVER, the TA grades so unreasonably hard and makes it nearly impossible to achieve a good grade in this class. I have followed all instructions on the discussion posts and my friends and I have never gotten full credit on any assignment. :(