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Professor in the Political Science department at Central Michigan University

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78 Student Ratings

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PSC100
😖awful
May 1st, 2016
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0

PSC100
😖awful
May 1st, 2016
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Mandatory
Grade
: C
Textbook
: No
Prepare to have the worst experience ever as a student. You have no clue what is going to be on the tests. He cancels class weekly. When you do come to class you will watch a movie that has nothing to do with the tests. Class averages on the test were in the mid 60 percent range. DO NOT TAKE PSC100 at CMU
PSC100
😐average
Apr 23rd, 2015
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
3.0

PSC100
😐average
Apr 23rd, 2015
For Credit
: Yes
Attendance
: Not Mandatory
Textbook
: No
About an average professor. his notes are all over the place. although he only has three exams and a few assignments here and there. some stuff he didnt cover was on the exam but overall he is a good guy.
PSC100
😖awful
Oct 23rd, 2013
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.0
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PSC100
😖awful
Oct 23rd, 2013
Textbook
: Yes
Won Paik is a knowledgeable guy, but he's bad at teaching what he knows. His notes aren't helpful when it comes to the exam and the exams are over material we never covered. When we were doing SOS forms he made a comment about how he's on tenure so we can say whatever we want and it won't matter... gag me. I'm scared to take another PSC class now
2
PSC100
😖awful
May 1st, 2013
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0

PSC100
😖awful
May 1st, 2013
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Textbook
: No
Do not take this class! His notes are very unorganized and do not cover all the material he expects you to know. He is very rude to students and his tests are very hard. I am an all A student and I have having trouble passing this class. Thanks to Dr. Paik I no longer have a 4.0
PSC280
😎awesome
Aug 3rd, 2012
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
3.0

PSC280
😎awesome
Aug 3rd, 2012
Textbook
: Yes
I would recommend him for 280, although I don't think he is teaching that anymore. Very funny and really wants everyone to succeed. His book that he created is great; the regular textbook is difficult to understand.
PSC100
😎awesome
May 8th, 2012
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
3.0

PSC100
😎awesome
May 8th, 2012
Textbook
: Yes
He clearly states what is going to be on the exams and the lecture notes mostly stick to what's going to be on the exams. There are 3 total exams in the semester. Uses videos. Super hilarious. Definitely recommend.
1
PSC100
😎awesome
Oct 28th, 2010
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.0

PSC100
😎awesome
Oct 28th, 2010
Textbook
: No
Dr. Paik is absolutely awesome. He enjoys what he does and is very knowledgeable about politics. He enjoys talking about his long list of DUI's and his favorite bong from his former days at Michigan State in the 70's. I only wish I could party with him outside of class, im sure he would be a riot!
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PSC100
😖awful
May 25th, 2010
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0

PSC100
😖awful
May 25th, 2010
Textbook
: No
Paik was the worst professor I have ever encountered in my entire academic history. The notes he provides are useless when it comes to exams -- everyone fails them, so there is always a curve, but you still won't do well in the class. I planned to major in political science and no longer will because my interest was turned off so much by this cla
1
PSC100
😖awful
May 11th, 2010
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
5.0

PSC100
😖awful
May 11th, 2010
Textbook
: Yes
DIDN't teach me at all. All i learned in this class was his personal life. He doesn't care about teaching at all. This is why America has a huge problem with education, no real teachers. I was teaching myself this subject all semester, while he was talking about where to buy the cheapest beer in China. ABSOLUTELY RiDICULOUS. DO NOT TAKE HIM.
1
PSC100
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😖awful
Apr 27th, 2010
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
4.0

PSC100
😖awful
Apr 27th, 2010
Textbook
: No
DO NOT TAKE PAIK. Whatever you do. I had to take this class for my major. I learned more in my high school AP Government classes. He's rude, his notes are unorganized, he's late to class and HUGELY bias. If I weren't a signed major and taking higher designated classes, I'd never return to the department based on a first impression like this.
1
PSC100
😐average
Dec 3rd, 2009
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.0

PSC100
😐average
Dec 3rd, 2009
Textbook
: No
A lot of people like Paik but I just did not. All he does is give a set form of notes and that's it. Only grades are 3 exams, which in my opinion were hard. It seemed like he would try to word them in a way to trick you. Also the study guides were terrible and after not covering the book at all he will pull many questions from it.
PSC100
😖awful
Nov 5th, 2009
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.0
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PSC100
😖awful
Nov 5th, 2009
Textbook
: Yes
his class is beyond boring, he just writes down the notes and keeps adding to parts he's already written. he's very scatter brained. also, his study guides are incredibly vague. he's not passionate about the subject and you can never listen to him lecture because you're too busy copying the notes.
PSC100
😎awesome
Nov 4th, 2009
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
5.0

PSC100
😎awesome
Nov 4th, 2009
Textbook
: Yes
I liked Paik. People may say he is a little crazy, but most Poli Sci and Religous professors are. He is a funny guy. He spoon feeds the information so going to class is a must, however he doesn't take attendence. He lets you find that out the hard way. I think he is a great example of what a professor at college should be.
PSC280
😐average
May 14th, 2009
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
5.0

PSC280
😐average
May 14th, 2009
Textbook
: Yes
It definitly was not a political science class, instead it's a Statistics class. He was a really great and funny guy, but in his class you either get the material or you don't. I went to every class, wrote down all the notes, studied for every exam for hours, and got a C+ and have a 3.5 GPA. Don't miss a class and study hard. Good luck.
PSC100
😖awful
Dec 21st, 2008
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.0

PSC100
😖awful
Dec 21st, 2008
Textbook
: No
Funny, but all he does is write notes the whole class. Hard to stay awake let alone keep up with him in note taking. Good class in itself though. He is a good teacher you just have to try hard to pay attention in that class
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PSC280
😖awful
Dec 10th, 2008
Quality
1.0
Difficulty
4.0

PSC280
😖awful
Dec 10th, 2008
Textbook
: No
Don't be fooled -- this class is not a PSC class, it's a statistics class, and Paik teaches it terribly. If you have prior experience with statistics, you'll probably do fine (because you won't need his help). The problem sets he gives are vague and difficult, especially problem set IV. Take his other classes, but do NOT take 280 with him.
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PSC100
😖awful
Nov 13th, 2008
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
1.0

PSC100
😖awful
Nov 13th, 2008
Textbook
: Yes
funny guy
PSC280
😎awesome
Oct 29th, 2008
Quality
4.5
Difficulty
3.0

PSC280
😎awesome
Oct 29th, 2008
Textbook
: No
280 should not be taught by anyone else. He knows his stuff backwards and forward. His notes are easy you copy down everything that he write on the overhead. There is no guessing in his classes, you do have to study, and it helps to go to class or get the notes. Everything on the exams in all of his classes are in the notes.
PSC100
😎awesome
Oct 29th, 2008
Quality
4.5
Difficulty
2.0

PSC100
😎awesome
Oct 29th, 2008
Textbook
: No
If you go to class or get the notes you will be fine. Everything on the exams are from the notes, and he write them down for you, so just copy them. Study guides are somewhat broad, but its not hard to figure out what is most important. If you can get the class to have a test that is not MC that would be best. He likes essays, and they are easier.
PSC100
😖awful
Jul 16th, 2008
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
4.0

PSC100
😖awful
Jul 16th, 2008
Textbook
: No
This guy and his attitude belong in a government office, not a university classroom. Can't teach to save his life. Funny and thought-provoking, but don't expect much more than that. Vague exams, boring/useless lectures, notes don't help at all (READ THE BOOK). Not recommended for non-majors/minors.