There aren't any words I can describe this class, I extremely love this class, wish I could take her for my entire UCSB year, even know I have struggles regarding the environment, identity, registration but from her class, I feel passion, relatable, kind, and love if you just talk with her, she will always answer and solve a problem that you have.

Took SOC185C with her which was more heavy with work compared to previous classes I've taken with her. Weekly quizzes and discussion posts, one presentation, and a group final project. Definitely manageable, but DON'T FALL BEHIND!!

Easy work, but group work is a big part of your overall grade. Take her!

Easy class overall. The structure of the class is confusing in the beginning but shes always open to answer questions. Group work is a HUGE part of the course, so pray you'll get good partners. Group ppt projects and 2 discussion posts per week. It sounds like a lot but its manageable. Meets in person for lecture 1x/week. Accepts regraded work

Fairly easy class as long as you have good group coordination for the podcasts and discussion leader meetings. The final paper wasn't too bad either since it is basically a reflection of the course material and you are able to reuse what you said during the weekly discussion posts. Overall, no complaints and would do again.

Very straightforward SOC class. I enjoyed it, but didn't feel like I learned a whole lot (kinda just reiterated basics from other classes). Group projects every week but pretty easy and seemed to be graded mostly for completion. Thorough slides and interesting discussions. Overall I would recommend.

first class with her and i can say that i am looking forward to taking more classes with her! she's so chill and actually cares about her students. i'd say that the work is manageable. weekly discussion posts, quizzes, and group projects, there is also an attendance portion and the final paper

TAKE HER!!

I have taken three classes with professor Raymond now and she is genuinely one of my favorite professors at UCSB. The courses consists of group work, weekly quizzes, discussion posts, and a five page final paper. I found myself putting about two hours of outside class time a week into this course and got an A in every class. I would recommend!!

In this class you are writing a research paper. Professor is always available to answer questions and support you. She has extensive knowledge on how to write a good research paper & wants you to succeed. Your grade depends on how much effort you put into your project. Weekly quizzes based off of the readings and group work.

The professor reads of the powerpoint slides and is usually on topic. There is a lot a group project homework so it will depend on your group partners to do well in the class. She is reasonable about turning in some late work but would recommend not to try it, Lots of articles to read so be ready and she does have a strong accent but understandable

I have taken 3 classes with Elena and would definitely say she is one of the easier soc teachers. LOTS of group work.