Testimonials from Former Participants

Instructor: Duncan Elkins

"This course made my study time much more productive; now I know what skills to focus on."
— Jessica Brock, Fall 2008

"Great (teaching) methods and very helpful. I very much feel more prepared for the GRE. This course is a wonderful way to prepare oneself for the GRE. I feel so prepared and ready to do well."
— Student, Fall 2008

"The instructor was easy to understand and willing to explain things further if someone asked questions."
— Student, Fall 2008

"This course has guided me in a better direction in what I need to prepare for the GRE. Thanks!!"
— Lindsay Boone, Fall 2008

"Instructor was very well prepared. Obviously had done work prior to class and was very familiar with the material. Although it was a good course and having a real person explain things is very beneficial, it's still a lot of money. The course has been helpful in a number of ways. It's brought back several key concepts that I had not used in many years. Also, the price is very fair considering the price of similar alternatives. I feel like I've made significant progress in my test-taking abilities throughout the course. That said, in hindsight, it was honestly more of a refresher course than it was new material. As we hit concepts, I simply remembered how to apply them to new problems. As whereas it is very nice to have a live person to answer whatever questions arise, I could have saved a lot of money with a book full of these concepts. The organization, communication, and facilities involved with the course were all top-notch. Overall, I have no regrets and would recommend this course to anyone in a similar position."
— Andrew Houston, Fall 2008

"This course went well beyond what I expected. Having been out of the university for three years, I couldn't imagine approaching these questions without this course."
— Patrick Bozeman, Fall 2008

Instructor: Jeffrey Hoffner

"The instructor was very well-prepared and nice."
— Jamie Dove, Fall 2008

"I was very pleased with our instructor."
— Lauren Semrad, Fall 2008

"Pretty worthwhile class. Quite helpful."
— Student, Fall 2008

Instructor: Patrick Klem

"Patrick was very helpful and made sure we understood each section before moving forward. The GRE Prep course was very helpful. Each section of the test was broken down to cover everything. I would highly recommend this course to other students taking the GRE."
— Student, Fall 2008.

Instructor: Melinda Raser

"Great! I would attend her class again. Course provided confidence and vision."
— Vicky Cain, Fall 2008

"Great class. I learned a lot."
— Helen Martin, Fall 2008

"Another couple of weeks of class would have been great! This course took away the fear of working with live plants and proves that you can discover beautiful and creative ideas in your own yard."
— Student, Fall 2008.

"Very knowledgeable ... Athens's own Martha Stewart! Great course."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Fun and informative. A few more sessions would be fun."
— Student, Fall 2008

Instructor: Mike Healy

"Great, terrific, awesome class! Would love to see more course offerings along this line ... meditation, yoga, etc. The most practical, useful workshop I have attended in years. I began reaping the benefits of stress reduction immediately and continue to learn more and better ways to deal with stress as I practice."
— John Finley, Fall 2008

"Very good instructor! Would recommend to anyone. Great way to learn how to use mindfulness to counteract stress."
— Student, Fall 2008

"The instructor embodies mindfulness, which makes him uniquely skilled and effective. Instructor even shared mindfulness-related poetry. Nice! I do want to say again that this instructor is particularly effective."
— Student, Fall 2008

Instructor: Jack Smith

"Very well prepared and knowledgeable in many areas"
— Student, Fall 2008

"This course, as instructed, and instituted by Mr. Jack Smith, is an exceptional innovation."
— LeeRoy Giles, Fall 2008

"I really liked the project parts where we used the information to create a real product; that is the most beneficial part. I liked the writing we did — I felt it helpful and appreciated the feedback."
— Student Fall 2008

"Everyone working with non-profit organizations should take this course."
— Terry Poling, Fall 2008

"I believe these courses will enhance my nonprofit organization. I think we will go to the next level."
— Student Fall 2008

"I am impressed not only by this course but by the continuing education classes offered by UGA."
— DeeDee Arrowood, Fall 2008

Instructor: Brenda Murphy
"The best part of the course was: The instructor's knowledge and enthusiasm."
— Curtis Brooks, Jr., Spring 2008

"Personality of presenter and practicality of instruction."
— Student, Spring 2008

"The instructor and the material were excellent. I particularly enjoyed the practice scenarios. I would like to take another course by this instructor."
— Student, Spring 2008

"Content was good, teacher great. The course was fun and informative."
— Student, Spring 2008

"The repeated skills practiced! The information was so valuable for classroom management and relieving power struggles and stress. Brenda Murphy is an excellent teacher! She made it so much fun!"
— Barbara Ginn, Spring 2008

"Useful, practical and a shining light to help teachers to find their way. Thanks for the course!"
— Student, Spring 2008

Instructor: B. Bettie Miller

"Very pleasant experience and good learning opportunity. Very good opportunity to paint at the Conservatory. I wanted to learn new techniques and am very pleased."
— Ann Powers, Fall 2008

"For me, it could have been 6-8 weeks. I had not picked up a paintbrush in over 20 years, and had never worked in oils, so this course was a wonderful first start in the oil medium. I thoroughly enjoyed it and felt a great deal of positive encouragement from the instructor."
— Eve Hale Morris, Fall 2008

"If you are looking for a relaxed experience while learning about painting botanical subjects, this is the course. Each class leaves you inspired as well as providing a beautiful atmosphere in which to learn. Bettie is great."
— Suzanne Hicks, Fall 2008

"Course could be longer but liked that we don't have to commit for the entire time."
— Lisa Bramlett, Fall 2008

Instructor: Nancy Lloyd

"Good instructor. Excellent instructor. Fun educational course."
— Karen Middendorf, Fall 2008

Instructor: Harriette Austin

"Ms. Austin is a beloved mentor to writers. She inspires, guides, and instructs."
— Pat Wells, Fall 2008

"Course needs to be about three weeks longer."
— Student, Fall 2008

Instructor: Harriette Austin

"It is a perfect place to start out as a writer. The feedback is excellent."
— Student, Fall 2008

"This course could be longer. Harriette Austin's workshop inspired me to re-work the first novel I ever wrote."
— Terri Kionka, Fall 2008

"Ms. Austin makes each student comfortable within her or his own scope of knowledge. Thank you for making this course available."
— Billie H. Wilson, Fall 2008

"I very much enjoyed the course. The course was a great help in expanding my writing."
— Shannon Davis, Fall 2008

Instructor: Serge Gonzales

"Very, very knowledgeable on all wines."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Instructor answered emails and provided extra information when I needed it."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Very knowledgeable."
— Student, Fall 2008

"The course was interestingly challenging and very informative. I would recommend this course to anyone that would like to learn the finer points of wine appreciation."
— Student, Fall 2008

"It wasn't really a class that you needed a lot of feedback. I have always enjoyed wine, but now I know much more about why."
— Student, Fall 2008

Instructor: Jim Morgenthaler

"I learned how little I know and how much more I have to learn. Jim is a good resource."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Jim answered all our questions and showed/demonstrated different materials."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Instructor was awesome. Jim was willing to email with his students and offered help outside of class. Jim had some amazing pictures of Greece. I mentioned an upcoming trip to Greece and he printed off maps of the islands that I'm going to and mapped out exactly where his pictures were taken. He definitely went above and beyond the call of duty."
— Stephanie Madison, Fall 2008

"Very interesting and informative class; I was sorry that it ended."
— Student, Fall 2008

Instructor: Jim Morgenthaler

"I think we could use a bit more time to get into the program more."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Great teacher — helps when you don't understand."
— Andrea, Fall 2008

"Excellent professor. He is able to communicate well with students at all levels of expertise. Would have liked two more weeks."
— Bronte Colbert, Fall 2008

"Great class — good complement to Taking Better Pictures."
— Joseph Berry, Fall 2008

Instructor: Jim Morgenthaler

"The instructor was excellent. The course was really enjoyable."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Very well prepared! Very pleased!"
— Student, Fall 2008

"Instructor was patient, knowledgeable, humorous, always prepared. Would have liked to have gotten a textbook with this course for future reference."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Very pleased! I look forward to future classes with Jim. The only change I would suggest is to pass the handouts out at the beginning of class rather than the end."
— Tina Bishop, Fall 2008

"Instructor was very informative and passionate about photography. I enjoyed and learned a lot and helped me enhance my own photography portraits."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Very knowledgeable — enjoyed."
— Crystal Cox, Fall 2008

Instructor: Holly Dunlap

"I appreciated that she (Holly) too the time to arrange guest speakers. I would like more time to workshop. I really appreciated the guest speakers."
— Student, Fall 2008

"She (Holly) is a blast and great for the wilds of children's stories. Not enough class periods!"
— Student, Fall 2008

"Really enjoyed it! Gave me a good push to try some new things."
— Student, Fall 2008

"She's (Holly) great! What a bubbly personality. Fun! I really liked the course."
— Jennifer Richardson, Fall 2008

"Longer course would be useful. More time for writing exercises and critiques."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Holly was one of the most prepared, enthusiastic professors I have ever had. I enjoyed this course and worked hard because I was inspired by Ms. Dunlap."
— Suzanne Hicks, Fall 2008

Instructor: Ashia James

"The teacher was good at putting people at ease."
— Student, Fall 2008

"I would have liked the course to have been longer so to learn more. I hope there is a Part 2."
— Student, Fall 2008

"I really enjoyed the course! And learned so much about an area I knew so little about."
— Student, Fall 2008

"Wonderful informative professor. Because of her teaching, I plan to continue my ASL training. I wish there had been more class dates."
— Student, Fall 2008