Genuinely a great person. Course was very entertaining and I highly enjoyed going to her class everyday.

Despite what others on here might say, Magda is an amazing professor. If you actually want to learn Arabic, you'll have a blast - she's funny and knows her stuff. She'll put you on the spot, sure, but only in a fun way to make sure you are participating and paying attention. TAKE HER CLASS

my favorite professor ever! so accessible outside of class, willing to add extra office hours outside of class every day to help you fully understand concepts. expects a lot of you, and gets a bit frustrated when you can't deliver but she is funny and so sweet so it makes it ok. her teaching style puts you on the spot but it produces results

Honestly she is one of the best professors at UCSB. Arabic is a tough language to learn especially with grammar. She makes learning a lot of fun and she tells lots of interesting stories in class. She is very animated too. She is one of those tough love professors haha.

As long as you do the homework, put in the time to study the language, and show up to class, Magda makes getting a good grade in arabic attainable. The language can be difficult, and she assigns nightly homework which can take loads of time, but if you do it, you can get a good grade.

Magda is amazing! One of my favorite professors ever. She is very knowledgeable & inspiring, and she knows how to teach very well. Arabic is a difficult language to learn but Magda makes it so much fun! She is hilarious & very willing to help you to make sure you excel in her class.

I love Magda so much. She makes learning Arabic super fun. If you take her class, make sure you always read up and come prepared to class. She will call you out if you don't, lol.

Magda is my favorite professor here at UCSB! She makes learning Arabic very easy and so much fun. However, she can sometimes come off as rude depending on the person, but she has a 'tough love' teaching style and just wants you to do the best you can. She also offers endless amounts of extra credit opportunities!

Worked my butt off to get an A. You need to study the vocab to pass. She is extremely helpful and works with you, as long as you're willing. I regret not taking the course sooner, Arabic is so beautiful and if you want to learn, just go for it! She gives you all the resources you need to get a passing grade. She's really funny too!

Went through a LOT during the quarter & attempting to communicate w Magda about what was going on was IMPOSSIBLE. She interrupts you constantly & will make you feel inadequateunintelligent when inquiring for assistanceadvice. I can understand why people appreciate her tough love teaching style, but unless Arabic is your PASSION, avoid this class!

If you are not willing to make this class a priority do not take it, if you get behind you are screwed. She does not care about excuses, or other courses/activities you are involved in. Has a very unique teaching style of putting people on the spot, something that not everyone responds well to. I felt very discouraged and put off by the language

Magda is great! If you want to learn Arabic this is your class. She has an effective method of teaching, and she's enthusiastic about the subject. She's willing to help you out in office hours. You have to do hw every night, quizzes every Monday, but they're not difficult. She's scary and intimidating at first but in reality, she's really nice.