Carol Ziemian is an English professor at Northeastern University rated 1.9/5 by 24 students, with 3.9/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Carol Ziemian professor reviews and ratings: 1.9/5 from 24 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Taking her? Drop. Drop the class and get literally anybody else. She is old and senile and talks about selfies and robots and "ussies" (group selfies) way too much and will proceed to give you a C on your papers without really saying why. By far the worth professor possible. Switch instructors before it is too late.ENGW1111 2017-03-03 12:02:37 +0000 UTC
She always talk crazy stuffs and gives no clear explanation. She is not helpful at all. Anytime I asked her a questions, she does not answer and tells me that I should know it by myself. However, she gives good grades for all the students. I get A- easily. As long as you go to the class often and do whatever she tells.1101 2015-02-17 23:35:53 +0000 UTC
If you have her as a professor,good luck.She talks like a crazy lady and did not give you clear instruction about how to do well in writing in order to satisfy her taste of writing.Do not care what effort students put into the writing at all. If she likes your writing style,you'll be fine. Make sure to do every single assignments she tells u to doENG1102 2014-04-09 12:41:25 +0000 UTC
If u dont like to do homework,then drop it!ENGL1102 2011-01-22 11:42:25 +0000 UTC
Not the worst, certainly not the best. Very opinionated, conservative feminist, tends to theatrically ramble about nothing. Often incorrectly edits grammar and punctuation. Not a particularly hard class, though.ENGL1111 2010-12-10 08:29:55 +0000 UTC
THIS WOMAN IS AWESOME. argue with her on everything she loves it! she is ultra feminist and loves to think she is smarter than men so guys just play dumb and she will love you. girls be as independent and strong willed as you can beCW1101 2010-11-04 13:55:57 +0000 UTC
She's loopy... you definitely have to work to get a good grade in this class, but your writing is better after taking it. She is helpful only if you go to her independently... class time is only beneficial when you do peer reviews... I hated going to this class, but like it said it was helpful.ENG101 2009-05-10 23:52:25 +0000 UTC
if you can, drop her class! one of the worst teachers ive had. she's a good writer and gives constructive criticism but all she does is ramble on about nothing! we never got to do anything on the syllabus because she'd spend the whole time talking.ENG111 2009-04-16 23:15:19 +0000 UTC
most confusing teacher ive had. She talks all class usually about her column and goes off topic many times. Because she is a writer, you are going to unfulfill her expectations and she rips you apart on papers. Don't bother trying to write on ur own as she tries to turn your paper into hers and if you don't then its waste of her time & you'll suffeLIT201 2008-07-28 00:08:15 +0000 UTC
She was actually a very good teacher, may be a little weird. Really helped me become a better writer. As she always says "What writes well, writes strong." I manage to pull off a B+, which in her tough class is a A in other easy classes. She wants to challenge you, and that's what college is suppose to be about. She never lets you take the easy roaENG115 2008-04-21 01:28:50 +0000 UTC
Pretty much the worst teacher I have ever had! Provides no assistance in class with writing assigngments, and gets extremely upset when people ask questions. Also, RIDICULOUSLY RUDE!! Can't believe our tuition dollars actually pay this woman to be a professor. I would drop the class immediately!!ENG301 2006-11-09 15:52:18 +0000 UTC
She has the inability to hear what the student is concerned with. Don’t bother conferencing with her because she will rip you a new one for not already knowing. She expects you to be capable of professional level work without proper instructions, but at least you have an option of B++ and if you try really hard you could get an A--. GOOD LUCK!ENG313 2006-11-09 15:43:57 +0000 UTC
She definately thinks she is the "Bees Knees." LOL. She doesn't shower regularly, wears clothes that are too small for her, doesn't brush her hair etc. All she does is talk about how great she is. Wishes she went to Harvard instead of a state school! She is a Bull---- artist!ENG 2005-12-11 14:42:08 +0000 UTC
loves to listen to her own voice, wont answer ?s or teach, for that matter. makes class close eyes and "vote" on stupid things. VERY UNCLEAR, calls on you if she remembers your name (not likely), makes you invent cons to perform for the class. thinks she's so wordly, says "in any case" and smacks her lips till you go insane. avoid the torture!!!!!!MIDDLERYRWRIT 2005-10-27 21:06:45 +0000 UTC
Ziemian rambles on for mostly the whole lesson about NOTHING, and then assigns far too much homework (read paper upon paper and then write your own huge essay on what you read). Grades very difficult considering she doesn't teach any writing skills in class. Basically the only way to pass well is if your high school professor taught you wellENGW1111 2015-11-06 17:00:18 +0000 UTC
Carol Ziemian has an average rating of 1.9/5 from 24 student reviews.
Carol Ziemian's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.9/5 based on student reviews.
Carol Ziemian has taught ENGW1111 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.