Professor

Marian Gabra

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4.6
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Easiness 3.7 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Workload 3.8 / 5 How light the workload is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Clarity 4.7 / 5 How clear the professor is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Helpfulness 4.6 / 5 How helpful the professor is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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Dec. 18, 2019
Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: P

I took this class as part of the First Years Scholar Program and we met twice a week. The first day (the day assignments were due) we met with Dr. Gabra and the second day we met in a different location for a workshop facilitated by peer mentors or representatives from campus resources.

Dr. Gabra was an amazing professor for this class, it was clear that she enjoyed teaching it. She was also extremely successful at facilitating an intimate class atmosphere where all students felt comfortable talking to her and their peers. One small detail that I found admirable was that she never pressured students to speak in class but at the same time, as someone who is typically very reserved, I felt comfortable answering her questions and sharing my thoughts. The class assignments entailed a few short readings almost every week, 5-6 one-page self-reflections based on class/reading topics, and the final assignment was a simple E-Portfolio. These were not difficult to complete whatsoever. Honestly, I did not do all of the readings but the ones I read were very interesting. So, I would advise you to at least read the shortest one for that week to generate some thoughts you can share in class.

Now, the workshops. They were helpful but I felt that they lasted longer than necessary. However, our peer mentors were very friendly and excellent people to look to for advice about anything college-related.

Aside from completing the assignments and contributing to the class, my biggest point of advice would be to interact with your classmates! Rarely will you have a class that encourages you to share your story, interests, and aspirations with others -- take advantage of it.

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Dec. 1, 2011
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A

took her for a summer course and she was a great professor! really engages you in the readings and doesn't make you feel stupid when you talk about your interpretation (which some professors LOVE to do). She actually cares about your opinion and if you put forth the effort and do the work she will meet you half way and help you in whatever you need.

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May 10, 2013
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A

Dude, she is a bartender at BrewCo. Great prof too

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Jan. 3, 2020
Quarter: Fall 2018
Grade: P

Professor Gabra is an excellent teacher. She cares about the success of each and every one of her students. Taking this class was an absolute asset for me as a transfer student. This class gives you valuable information to traverse the UC system and UCLA. The reading is all scanned and available on CCLE. There were 5 (one page minimum papers) reflection papers due throughout the quarter.

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UNIV ST 10A
Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: P
Dec. 18, 2019

I took this class as part of the First Years Scholar Program and we met twice a week. The first day (the day assignments were due) we met with Dr. Gabra and the second day we met in a different location for a workshop facilitated by peer mentors or representatives from campus resources.

Dr. Gabra was an amazing professor for this class, it was clear that she enjoyed teaching it. She was also extremely successful at facilitating an intimate class atmosphere where all students felt comfortable talking to her and their peers. One small detail that I found admirable was that she never pressured students to speak in class but at the same time, as someone who is typically very reserved, I felt comfortable answering her questions and sharing my thoughts. The class assignments entailed a few short readings almost every week, 5-6 one-page self-reflections based on class/reading topics, and the final assignment was a simple E-Portfolio. These were not difficult to complete whatsoever. Honestly, I did not do all of the readings but the ones I read were very interesting. So, I would advise you to at least read the shortest one for that week to generate some thoughts you can share in class.

Now, the workshops. They were helpful but I felt that they lasted longer than necessary. However, our peer mentors were very friendly and excellent people to look to for advice about anything college-related.

Aside from completing the assignments and contributing to the class, my biggest point of advice would be to interact with your classmates! Rarely will you have a class that encourages you to share your story, interests, and aspirations with others -- take advantage of it.

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COM LIT 100
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 1, 2011

took her for a summer course and she was a great professor! really engages you in the readings and doesn't make you feel stupid when you talk about your interpretation (which some professors LOVE to do). She actually cares about your opinion and if you put forth the effort and do the work she will meet you half way and help you in whatever you need.

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COM LIT 2DW
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Grade: N/A
May 10, 2013

Dude, she is a bartender at BrewCo. Great prof too

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UNIV ST 10D
Quarter: Fall 2018
Grade: P
Jan. 3, 2020

Professor Gabra is an excellent teacher. She cares about the success of each and every one of her students. Taking this class was an absolute asset for me as a transfer student. This class gives you valuable information to traverse the UC system and UCLA. The reading is all scanned and available on CCLE. There were 5 (one page minimum papers) reflection papers due throughout the quarter.

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