ALBADA N A

Nicole Albada

48 reviews
Clear grading criteria Caring Amazing lectures Accessible outside class Respected Participation matters Group projects Gives good feedback Lots of homework Tough grader Skip class? You won't pass. Test heavy Graded by few things Inspirational Get ready to read EXTRA CREDIT Lecture heavy
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INT 86FH
0 / 20 Enrolled
First Year Exploration Seminars
Nicole Albada 4.7
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
100.0% A
PSY 151
0 / 90 Enrolled
ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING
Nicole Albada 4.7
M W
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
72.1% A
PSY 160AM
0 / 50 Enrolled
Autobiographical Memory
Nicole Albada 4.7
T R
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
PSY 160DH
0 / 50 Enrolled
Special Topics in Psychology
Nicole Albada 4.7
T R
12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
84.6% A
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PSY 151 Albada N A Spring 2024 Total: 182
PSY 10B Albada N A Winter 2024 Total: 244
INT 86FH Albada N A Fall 2023 Total: 16
PSY 10A Albada N A Fall 2023 Total: 247
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PSY10A . Albada N A 6 Days Ago

I had Dr. Albada for 10A and 10B, and she is by far the most organized professor I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. There were no surprises with grading, and I appreciated how many things contributed to my grade. She won't take late work, curve, or give extra credit, but with a reasonable amount of work an A is very attainable.

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psy151 . Albada N A 4 Months Ago

Wanted to like this class, but there is a participation requirement that makes you ask questions/raise your hand in class basically every class period to not get penalized (kind of unfair). Attendance is "mandatory" but it is not taken. Exams graded a bit harshly IMO but other assignments offset it.

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psy151 . Albada N A 4 Months Ago

I really enjoyed taking this class with Dr. Albada, she was a great person. The class is pretty simple, just make sure to stay on top of your work. 2 take home exams and one final project at the end of the quarter, as well as a couple of group assignments. She is super sweet and is willing to explain any little question you may have. 100% recommend

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PSY10B . Albada N A 6 Months Ago

I learned more stats from Albada's 10b course than I ever did in my regular PSTAT classes. She is an amazing lecturer and has incredible way of breaking stats down, making it digestible. Her slides are so nicely detailed and clear. You will do well and learn so much from her!

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PSY10B . Albada N A 7 Months Ago

Had Albada for 10A/10B and she still stands as one of the most organized and consistent UCSB professors I've ever met. I barely had to study for 10B to pass any of the assigned quizzes, and a majority of the work I put toward 10B outside of lecture was just spent on the weekly assignments. If you can take the 10-series with her, do it! No regrets.

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PSY10B . Albada N A 7 Months Ago

I had Dr. Albada for 10A and 10B, enjoyed both although 10B was harder just because the material was less familiar. She is genuinely the most organized prof I've ever had, and a pretty compelling lecturer too. I hope to take her upper div classes next year!

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PSY10B . Albada N A 7 Months Ago

I took her for 10A and 10B. Shes great and really clearly explains the material. Her attendance policy changed from 10A to 10B, she used to use eye clicker and now she has group in class assignments due once a week. Overall the conceptual stuff from 10B can be difficult to understand at first but just reach out to her.

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PSY10B . Albada N A 7 Months Ago

Had Albada for 10A and 10B and loved her for both. Clear lectures, well-structured class. Material isn't easy, so attending lecture is important but not mandatory. Weekly assignments take up time but really help understanding of material. Quizzes every few weeks. No exams/no final. Super caring and kind prof - wish I could take more classes w her.

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PSY10B . Albada N A 7 Months Ago

Prof Albada is one of the best professors Ive ever had. Her lectures are straightforward and the three quizzes (midterms) are really reasonable if you study. The assignments (50% of grade) are a LOT of work but as long as you check with your TA's and go to OH, you'll be fine. She makes this class SUPER do-able and you can get an A if you work hard!

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PSY10A . Albada N A 9 Months Ago

If I don't attend office hours, I fall behind so much. Lectures are not recorded, and she says a lot of things that aren't written in the powerpoints that end up being on quizzes. I just wish that there was a way to practice for the quizzes more, she's mentioned that she prepares like 100 questions for each quiz. I like her but I struggle.

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PSY10A . Albada N A 9 Months Ago

Dr. Albada is an amazing professor! She truly cares about her students and is super passionate about the subject. The quizzes are fine, as long as you study for them. She makes the research proposal super digestible and as long as you put in the work every week, you will have 85% of your proposal written by week 10. I would HIGHLY recommend her!!!

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PSY10A . Albada N A 10 Months Ago

One of the most well-structured, expectations-clearly-outlined-to-students classes I have ever taken. She is VERY understanding toward students and genuinely wants each student to succeed. Attendance was done thru iClicker, quizzes were open note, and the final was a ~15 pg research proposal. Some lab work felt like busy work, however. Use your TA!

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