Bandyopadhyay
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If you have no experience with microeconomics, avoid this class at all costs. Tests are atrocious and poorly designed. They don't test you on your understanding, but rather your test taking skills. Lectures are super confusing and useless, she explains simple concepts in the most complicated way. I should have read the reviews before signing up.
10/16/2024
Bandy's lectures can be confusing, but she's approachable and genuinely cares about student success. The material is challenging, but using the textbook, study resources like Unstuckstudy, and attending office hours can really help. Overall, a rewarding class if you're willing to put in the work.
10/6/2024
4-6 hrs/week
When I took this class Bandy was teaching flipped classroom style which was the only plus to her class. Bandy is a sweetheart but she unfortunately is not a great person to be teaching this class. If you are not willing to teach yourself the material do not take this class.
6/22/2024
6-8 hrs/week
You kinda have to study a lot on your own to do well in the class. Also take the quizzes and do the homework with friends or you're gonna have a much worse time. Got an A though
5/18/2024
2 or less hrs/week
Took simultaneously with intro to micro (also with Bandy). If you are genuinely interested in learning macro Bandy is probably who you would want to take it with. If you want one of the easiest classes at WashU take it with Petersen
5/18/2024
2-4 hrs/week
i actually learned a lot in this class but you need to put in the work and read the textbook because it explains concepts pretty well. but once you do, you can do well. don't take this if you want a chill introductory class though
5/18/2024
2 or less hrs/week
Did not enjoy this class at all. Bandy (in my opinion) was a terrible lecturer - I didn't understand anything she was teaching in class and found it more helpful to just read the textbook on my own time. The exams were very hard and there is a lot of homework.
5/18/2024
2-4 hrs/week
Teach yourself again but the content is super easy
5/18/2024
I wouldn't say that this class is very difficult but if you have no background in economics I would not recommend. The lectures are a bit confusing so you may end up having to teach yourself the material but outside of that she provides good extra credit opportunity.
1/20/2024
Bandy is very nice, and she clearly cares a lot about teaching and wants her students to succeed. However, if you've never taken econ and want to actually learn, don't take this class with her. Lectures are useless and incredibly difficult to follow, and the only way to learn or understand anything is by reading the textbook.
1/19/2024
Don't take this class with bandy if you have no experience with econ. Lectures are super unclear and exams are way too difficult. It's hard to be prepared for exams because you really never know what's going to be on them. She makes sure she's very available for questions and office hours but this still doesn't help.
1/19/2024
I don't think she's quite as bad or as strict as her reputation makes her seem, she made a lot of jokes and was pretty accommodating. Like, she's not trying to make students miserable or make the class ridiculously hard. However, I think her lectures would be much more difficult for people who haven't taken economics before (such as AP)
1/18/2024
Bandy clearly cares a lot about teaching, but her lectures were the opposite of good teaching. The examples were difficult to follow, and she would rarely answer student questions, instead she would interrupt the student and further confuse them. Final was very difficult. I switched the class to P/F early on. Very nice in office hours though!
1/4/2024
Bandy's not the best lecturer by any means, but you can tell that she's passionate about teaching economics and wants her students to succeed. Extremely accessible outside of class. Her exams are definitely harder than you'd expect but they're still fair and provided a great foundation for Intermediate Micro. Overall, I think she's overhated.
12/26/2023
I was scared to take this class because Bandy has such a bad wrap. But she was a good professor, really passionate about subject matter and available to help students outside of class. Exams/quizzes were overall fair, but final was pretty rough. She also gives generous extra credit for coming to class.
12/24/2023
Bandy always seems to get a bad rep... but she is the best teacher I had this semester. She is the funniest person and she brings such an authentic presence to each of her class.I was so scared coming in, but her class completely disproved me. The class is extremely doable and she makes her self available to her students. Don't listen to others.
12/21/2023
Had her for micro and she was always great. Interacts with students, willing to work with you if you missed an assignment deadline, and responds very quickly to emails. Exams are tough tough, she makes you work for it. Made the final unnecessarily challenging. Attendance is optional but you do get extra credit (2% extra for missing 6 or fewer).
12/18/2023
A character but average professor. Lectures are dry and draining, but she's enthusiastic about questions and is accessible outside class. I never took econ in HS, so there was a learning period-- I should've worked more outside class, though. Overall, I enjoyed the material and am still very happy with how I did, but Bandy has room for improvement.
12/17/2023
I loved this professor. She was caring, funny, and made lectures really interesting. While she's not always the most articulate in explaining Microeconomic concepts, I nonetheless loved the opportunity to take her class!
12/17/2023
Anyone who took Econ in high school will find this course easy and fair to get an A. However, if you have never taken Econ before, this class is gonna hurt you. Her final is atrocious so, hopefully try to get better grades in the first two exams. Never take this course for humanities credit, go for macro.
12/15/2023
Don't let the rating deter you away from this class. Bandy is honestly a good professor. Just review the lectures after every class, and you'll be fine. The exams are super fair.
12/15/2023
I LOVE Bandy. She is just such a lovely person. Yes, she's not the best lecturer, but she really does try her best. She is always there for her students and genuinely cares about them. If you're interested in economics PLEASE take classes with her.
12/14/2023
Bandy's Canvas has a lot of resources, she's easily accessible, and she communicates a lot through Canvas announcements, she just can't teach AT ALL; my friend who took econ in HS said that Bandy's explanations even made her confused. nnDon't take if you're only doing it for the AN credit, take macro instead.
12/10/2023
Pretty funny, wants you to do well, but she's been teaching so long she sometimes gets confused if you don't understand something right away. Lectures are fast, so I'd read the textbook either before or after. People complain about the class/exams but I felt that it was fair. Put in the time/effort to actually understand stuff and you'll be fine.
12/4/2023
Decently funny professor and the material is not that hard, though I would not recommend you only listen to the lectures. Use online resources as well (of which there are many because this is a basic course). Sometimes the tests can be a bit confusing.
11/15/2023
Very difficult if not experienced in econ. Don't take if you're looking for an introduction to economics. The lectures are too confusing, difficult to understand, and the textbook is unhelpful. Exams are only easy if you understand the lectures, and even after attending office hours I've left more confused. I would not recommend the clas
11/13/2023
Her lectures are very confusing and she talks in circles. Reading the textbook after attending the lectures only made the material harder to understand. She likes to say "Folks, this won\'t be on the PowerPoint or in the textbook so pay attention" :(\nIf you took econ in HS, this course would probably be a lot easier.
11/6/2023
Lectures were REALLY hard to follow, don\'t take her if you have no econ experience. Got through the class only by common sense. She spent half the class complaining about lack of student participation and asking "why is your generation so sad? + the other half writing useless confusing examples. Extra credit for attendance was a decent cushion.
8/17/2023
A very down to Earth professor. Despite the poor reputation, she genuinely cares for her students. Econ is not a sexy subject, as she would say, so it is understandable that class can sometimes be boring. The attendance requirement is quite lax and allows for two whole weeks of absences. Makes herself very accessible before tests!
8/8/2023
Bandy made this class as easy as she possibly could for people (cutting a unit, pushing back due dates, etc.). She's honestly really funny, but she will demand that you participate in the lectures and sometimes is a little confusing explaining things. Plus, the slides are full of text which made it hard to take notes.
5/16/2023
There are only two tests, which makes the course very test heavy. The lectures can be rather dry, but this is just the nature of Macroeconomics. The professor tries very hard to make class more interesting by being energetic. Study hard for tests and you will be fine.
5/14/2023
Bandy's lectures are great, interesting, and funny. She references the textbook sometimes but you definitely don't need to buy it
5/11/2023
I thought prof Bandy was really good. She's a funny person, and lectures are informative. Also, she gave like 3% extra credit for showing up to class enough times and filling out her course eval, and she gave bonus points on the midterm and final. I don't think she deserves the rep she gets.
4/20/2023
Attendance is not really mandatory. You can earn extra credits by attending a certain number of lectures.\nShe does not explain things clearly enough.
4/7/2023
Professor Bandyopadhyay is fun to talk to but don't ever take her class unless you have already done economics. She is bad at explaining concepts and then she blames the students for not being smart enough. I like how she uses real world examples to describe things though!
4/3/2023
You will have to purchase TopHat for this course, which is $30, in order to submit many assignments and verify attendance. Quizzes, homeworks, and exams are relatively easy with no surprises if you attend the lectures. The expensive textbook is not required.
1/23/2023
Wish attendance hadn't affected grades because I would've learned better from reading the textbook in my own time. Lectures were unnecessarily complicated, and homework questions didn't always line up with what lecture material. I wouldn't take micro with her unless you need it for your major. The final wasn't super easy to study for.
1/17/2023
I don't understand why Bandy gets so much flack. She's always on top of her email, updating canvas, sending announcements when a deadline changes, etc. Her guidelines initially seemed strict but they weren't a big deal. She makes her lectures entertaining, even if they're confusing sometimes. Plus, there's a lot of extra credit.
1/7/2023
This class was a constant headache for my friends and me. Lectures were boring and confusing. Tests and quizzes were hard although there are lots of opportunities to earn points elsewhere. READ THE TEXTBOOK and you will get by. In the end, I would strongly advise against taking this class unless it is required for your major/minor.
1/5/2023
sometimes her lectures don't make much sense. but a lot of the time, they do. gives a lot of extra credit / participation points it is impossible to get below a b. the very hilarious lady made my year. just do the work actually and you will be set.
12/31/2022
She is a terrible lecturer and admitted to purposefully confusing students in lecture. She is impatient and makes the material more difficult than needed. The final was completely unreasonable.
12/27/2022
Although Bandy's lecture may not be one of the best at WashU, she really tries to help her students and lets her students learn. I got five on both AP Micro and Macro so this class is easy for me, but I do understand why her reputation is not good and sometimes her lecture can be very confusing.
12/27/2022
Everyone failed the midterm, so she asked the class what she could differently so that students actually learn. Many students gave good feedback on what she could change to benefit us. She then told everyone that it's their own fault because the new generation is always on their phones and we are getting dumber year by year. Changed nothing.
12/20/2022
I really liked micro with Bandy, but you have to approach her class in a certain way. I read the textbook for every chapter, which makes her lectures make a lot of sense. Her reputation isn't great, but I really think that's overblown. She takes the time to make sure each of her students understands, and her class is interesting and worth taking.
12/19/2022
The final caught me very off guard, and her lectures are tough to follow.
12/18/2022
Hot take: Bandy is overhated. She is a pretty terrible lecturer (I never went to class, attendance wasn't mandatory when I took ECON1011), but if you follow along with the videos she makes and her slide decks, you'll be fine. I never opened the textbook, but some people find it helpful. Stay on top of Tophat work and slide decks and you'll be fine.
5/15/2022
Lectures are mediocre. She's a funny person but isn't the best at teaching concepts and the point of the material. Exams are somewhat difficult but don't be surprised if there is something you have never seen before on there. Best bet is to read the textbook.
5/6/2022
Take this class at your local college/uni or take it with a different professor at WashU. Do anything and everything in your power to avoid taking a class with Bandy. Worst lecturer here, not sure how she got hired. Her explanations make you more confused. Best bet is to learn everything on your own and zone out during her lectures.
4/29/2022
The worst teacher I ever had. The worst lectures I ever had. Please do not take this class with her.
4/19/2022
She is such a gem in WashU professors. Take her and get your best life at WashU.
2/28/2022
I loved having Bandy as my Econ teacher! I had her for Micro and liked her so much I made sure she was my teacher for Macro as well. Very funny and always willing to help/answer questions if you ask.
10/21/2021
She is a pretty average professor. She basically just reads off the powerpoint slides. The class Itself is not that difficult and if you follow along with her notes and slides, then you will do well on the exams. The textbook is useful if you don't understand the lecture slides, but other than that you don't really need It.
12/30/2020
Her 1011 and 1021 are easy A classes, but her lectures are nonsense. Always talks about things not that relevant to class, and says "Are you with me?" when students get really bored. She does not really care if she gives good lectures. Would recommend for whoever needs social science credits, but really boring.
2/20/2019
Here's the deal. She is simply the sweetest professor who wants her students to do well, but her style of lecturing to large rooms makes it difficult to pay attention and take notes. She's extremely fair, and everything is specified in advance. You're graded 95% based on 2-3 exams, so do as well as you can on those.
5/6/2018
Had her for both 1011 and 1021. Super easy classes. As a professor she's really funny and nice (kinda feisty too), but isn't the best at teaching large lectures. Her lectures are super boring but there's random attendance that's worth extra credit so go. She's really good 1:1 though, so go to her office hours for help. Prepare to read textbook.
5/11/2016
Bandy is a mixed bag. She's super funny at times and can be very helpful if you seek it out (check out the online handouts for chapters!), but her lectures can be both boring and confusing. Exams aren't so bad, but reading the textbook or at least the slides is crucial.
11/14/2015
Bandy is possibly the best teacher I've ever had. She does everything she possible can to make sure every single student understands. Ask her for help and you will get it. Plus she's pretty hilarious sometimes.
4/15/2015