I had such high hopes for Prof. Loyd's course "Careers in Anthro" as an anthro major myself, but honestly the way she taught the course this fall quarter was not very engaging and the assignments consisted of very thorough research in anthro careers that was not at all related to the materials that guest lecturers discussed during the class. In addition, her graders are very, VERY meticulous when grading weekly assignments, which is really difficult bc losing 8 points or so literally brings your grade down SIGNIFICANTLY (like you won't be able to get an A if you lose more than 1 pt per each assignment). I haven't personally had issues with her, but I know that a few of my classmates brought up her grading system bc it isn't clear in the syllabus and there is no rubric for grading, and when they mentioned it to her apparently she was v dismissive towards their comments. honestly, just take the course if you need it for your major requirements bc all you do is listen to different guest lecturers every week, and submit a weekly assignment + final portfolio. otherwise, I wouldn't recommend her but it just sucks bc I was really looking forward to this class and was bummed by the way she treated students + her arbitrary grading scale.

*Review for ANTHRO 141: Careers in Anthropology*
There isn't a single bad thing I could say about Professor Loyd and her class. I would say that it is an absolute must-take for any Anthro majors. Professor Loyd is the kindest mentor you will ever have. She genuinely cares about your success unlike some four-year professors. I always looked forward to her class every week even though it is 3 hours long. Homework assignments are helpful to course content and guest lecturers were amazing. I would take it again it a heart beat.

**** REVIEW FOR ANTHRO 141: CAREERS IN ANTHROPOLOGY

Professor Lloyd is so sweet, and she really wants to see her students succeed. The class’s workload is very manageable - as long as you stay on top of things and pout in a little honest effort, you’ll end up with an A. You must participate during class time to get an A. She will remember your name after a few times! I will say that because the seminar is 3 hours and she keeps you the whole time, it can get really boring if you’re not interested in what the guest lecturer (there’s one brought in almost every week from a different job field) is talking about.

Such an easy class. The only downside is the 3 hour lecture once a week, but besides that the class is so easy. Loyd is very preppy and brings in guest lecutrers' to talk about there own jobs. Assignments are a few pages, weekly, and about yourself. She takes attendance so you HAVE to go but I used the whole class as a study period to finish all my assignments.

I learned a ton about career pathways for anthropology grads and career skills in general! Professor Loyd is enthusiastic and cares about her students. Every guest lecturer was insightful and eager to share their career stories with us, especially how they tie in anthropology. We were always encouraged to ask them questions. The assignments themselves are mostly self reflections or career preparation activities graded on completion. Overall, it was a genuinely great class.

Some downsides are that the class itself lasts three hours straight every week, and Prof Loyd tends to ramble, which can make her a bit difficult to follow. Nonetheless, the pros outweigh the cons. I would still recommend this course because it's a fantastic way to learn about the possibilities you have with an anthropology degree. Definitely take it if you have the chance!

PLEASE take this class if you have the option. Although three-hour lectures are very annoying, and truthfully she will never let you go early, everything learned is extremely useful. As a senior, it helped me tremendously in feeling more confident about the future, take it before your senior year if possible. There aren't many assignments after the first three weeks and even then they're very easy and not time-consuming at all. Attendance is taken and after three absences you get an automatic F. Considering there are only 10 classes though, you shouldn't be absent more than that anyway. Professor Loyd was very sweet and passionate. I'll think about this class a lot post-college, amazing!!!!

I cannot emphasize how amazing Dr. Loyd is. She is so kind, generous, supportive, welcoming, and overall such an amazing Professor. The whole purpose of this class is to help you figure out what you want to be in the future and what you want to do after University. To be honest, I was not sure what I wanted to be, but after taking Dr. Loyd's class, I was more sure and confident than I ever have been about what I am aspiring to become. On top of all her advice, support, and generosity, she would go out of her way to bring guest speakers from different professions to help us students explore what we want to become in the future. This class is truly something that is not offered at just any college and Dr. Loyd is one in a million. I learned so much from her class and I benefited so much. We made our resumes very professional and were able to speak to people from all different types of professions. We also created a LinkedIn account which I never had before. These are tools that I never knew were necessary and now I am set for future job opportunities as I did this all in her class. She would always help us whenever we were stressed and said to not worry if we do not know what we want to be and that it is a process. I highly recommend her class as it is something you will not regret. I am more passionate about my major as well because of this class. The workload was very minimal as well since you do the work throughout the quarter and it was very manageable.

This class was one of the best classes I've taken at UCLA, all under the guidance of Dr. Loyd. She is the most helpful professor to have for Lemelson classes, and having her as the last professor for the program before submitting your thesis is a lifesaver. I remember feeling so lost about my thesis at some point, and I met with Dr. Loyd to discuss it more in depth. Her guidance and sheer belief in my abilities pushed me to work harder and not lose hope. She is an incredible professor and overall human being. I feel confident in my video-editing skills and writing abilities after her guidance.

Dr. Loyd is a FANTASTIC lecturer. I remember taking this class because I was relatively unsure of how to apply my degree in anthropology, but this class was my saving grace. Her guest lecturers really allowed for me to see how to utilize my skills and transfer them to the workplace. She provided us with handouts that showed us how to put together our resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and create a portfolio that would showcase us as the best candidate for any job. I am so happy that this class exists, and cannot recommend it enough to anyone who is pursuing anthropology. It gave me a foundation that I have used in the workforce and I am forever grateful to Dr. Loyd!

Dr. Loyd is a FANTASTIC lecturer. I remember taking this class because I was relatively unsure of how to apply my degree in anthropology, but this class was my saving grace. Her guest lecturers really allowed for me to see how to utilize my skills and transfer them to the workplace. She provided us with handouts that showed us how to put together our resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and create a portfolio that would showcase us as the best candidate for any job. I am so happy that this class exists, and cannot recommend it enough to anyone who is pursuing anthropology. It gave me a foundation that I have used in the workforce and I am forever grateful to Dr. Loyd!