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Anthropology

Stephanie Meredith

ANTHRO120 · ANTHRO103 · ANTHRO101 · 77 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
75.64%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you want an engaging but active class where effort and participation matter more than an effortless grade.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerEngaging lecturesParticipation-heavyCaring but demandingReading requiredMixed tone
  • Many students find her engaging, caring, and intellectually valuable.
  • The course rewards participation, reading, and .
  • A meaningful minority describe her as .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

A good grade is achievable, but students repeatedly say you must read, participate, keep up, and work for it.

and , while in-person reviews more often stress participation and preparation.

Is the course easy?

Standard

54/100

Intro anthropology is not usually described as conceptually brutal, but , and active thinking raise the challenge.

Online reviews mention hard-to-grasp material in compressed courses, while , and hands-on learning.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

Participation and , and some students say lateness or low participation can create problems.

In-person evidence makes attendance and participation more consequential, while online evidence .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and strong support, but the tone and workload make her a poor fit for some.

, while online reviews are generally positive but note workload and .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

60/100

Grades are generally fair with make-up chances and retakes, but .

Format shift

Online reviews mention grace periods and , while and tougher participation-based expectations.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Workload is manageable for prepared students but , and projects can feel heavy in intro or 8-week formats.

Format shift

Online reviews more often mention compressed workload, while , and projects.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Her teaching is often described as engaging, caring, and memorable, but negative reviews cite condescension and .

Format shift

In-person students praise lecture energy but report more tone issues, while online students emphasize organization and access to help.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and participation rather than relying only on tests.

Format shift

Online evidence includes exams and weekly assignments, while in-person , and exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and support, but , and classroom tone can be demanding.

Main concern

Some students feel called out, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable asking questions.

What students said

“You work for the grade you get”
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“She will call you out and embarrass you if you're late to class.”
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“ if you can.”
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Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews describe an , but some students find the workload and grading tougher than expected.

Main concern

Online students may struggle with time demands, tricky exams, or limited lecture support in hybrid formats.

What students said

“The class is clearly laid out with the same kinds of .”
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“You have to put in a lot of time for this course.”
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“ if you don't do well.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam policies appear standard to moderately student-friendly, with but .

Standard ExamsTricky QuestionsExam RetakesMake-Up ProjectsOnline Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention standard exams, quizzes, and , but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Standard ExamsMake-Up ProjectsOnline Quizzes
“ but if you don't do well, you can make up for .”
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“Requires weekly reading and .”
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“watch her video lectures for the quizzes and .”
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Online

Online reviews mention exams, tricky questions, and one case where exams can be taken more than once, but .

Exam RetakesTricky Exams
“ if you don't do well.”
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“She's a and .”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You really have to be prepared to THINK when you're taking Anthro 101, especially if you're in an honors class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“She has hands-on activities in class that really helped me understand things.”

📚 Workload Reality

48/100

“You have to put in a lot of time for this course.”

👍 Recommendation Fit

78/100

“If you participate you will learn.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Teacher is very fun and engaging to where you would not get bored in class.
  • She has hands-on activities in class that really helped me understand things.
  • and pretty interesting.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Material isn't hard, show up put in a work and you'll be fine.
  • Don't think you can easily pass without doing anything.
  • The and she grades them a bit harshly.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Fit Concerns

  • She will call you out and embarrass you if you're late to class.
  • Vague with instructions, making up work is nearly impossible without her little token system.
  • For an intro class that only met once a week, she expected students to spend more than 10 hours/week on her class.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

77

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews cover several years, multiple courses, and both formats, with consistent themes and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 556
4 out of 53
3 out of 55
2 out of 55
1 out of 59

Course coverage

Anthro-10145 reviews
Anthro-1034 reviews
Anthro-1201 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

26

A+ 3 · A 20 · A- 3

B range

17

B+ 3 · B 14

C range

5

C 5

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 1