Dessy Raytcheva is a Microbiology professor at Northeastern University rated 4.3/5 by 16 students, with 2.7/5 difficulty and 88.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Dessy Raytcheva professor reviews and ratings: 4.3/5 from 16 student reviews at Northeastern (88.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
She's a great professor who really cares about her students. She gives a lot of HW at first but then chills out. Pretty easy class, but her grading was kind of harsh towards the middle of the semester so I was worried. She was very lenient with the final paper and presentation in the end though so it more than balanced out. I learned a lot.BIOL2309 2025-12-17 16:05:52 +0000 UTC
I had her for bio project lab and she is a nice person and understanding, but she grades so harshly for no reason. She would take points off for no reason especially for our presentations and paper like it made no sense. Her feedback would never be consistent and she was so nitpicky.BIOL2221 2025-12-09 16:48:06 +0000 UTC
Her exams are straightforward as they are open notes. Loved her class even though lectures were boringBIOL2219 2025-04-28 01:34:32 +0000 UTC
So kind and made sure the class wasn't a hassle. you have to write about a paragraph a week and/or some discussion questions which are very easy but she is still forgiving if you are late. Also the best and gives really helpful advice!!BIOL1000 2025-04-11 23:32:53 +0000 UTC
I loved this class! she loves teaching and if you do your work and go to class you should be easy to pass. her tests are all open note as well. this is great if you are not good at tests and at the end of every one she gives EC points of just answering a open minded question. she drops lowest grades as well.BIOL2221 2024-07-31 16:04:37 +0000 UTC
Love her. She is so caring and has amazing lectures. her tests are open notes. If you show up and study you will be fine.BIOL2219 2024-09-17 14:06:26 +0000 UTC
Prof Dessy is the best is the best professor and truly cares about her students well-being, work ethic, and overall success in her class. This class is challenging, but with going to office hours, organizing your notes, and rewatching lectures you will do great! Attendance is mandatory and heavily contributes to your grade :) Good luck!BIOL2221 2024-04-29 22:33:18 +0000 UTC
She's one of the rare profs. that cares about their students. Not only does she want to teach (which she does wonderfully) she wants to know about you. Open note exams, very accessible; drops lowest quiz, homework, and exam. Homework and quizzes help a lot with the content. Absolutely lovely :)BIOL2219 2022-05-23 18:00:44 +0000 UTC
Dessy was definitely the best professor I had this year. You can tell she is very passionate for what she is teaching and I was always was very interested in class. She explains concepts very well and the lecture slides are very organized. Some of the test questions were a bit nit-picky, so make sure you put everything on your cheat sheets.BIOL2221 2024-04-29 15:56:36 +0000 UTC
I wasn't a fan of her teaching. She had a super condescending attitude and would rude comments in class sometimes. She was constantly changing the rules about notes allowed on tests after saying they would be unlimited at the beginning of the semester. Some people enjoyed her class, but I was not one of those people.BIOL2221 2024-04-26 18:50:19 +0000 UTC
Dessy deeply cares about her students and wants them to pass. Exams heavy however she allows you to take notes during the exam. If you write the detailed lecture notes, passing will be easy. She is really passionate about her teaching. Attendance is mandatory and you are graded on it with your teammates.BIOL2221 2024-04-26 15:31:35 +0000 UTC
Best teacher ever. Open note exams. very knowledgeable in microbiology. So nice and caring towards hwr student. offers extra credit. offers an exam drop at the end on the semester. If you have the chance to definitely take her.BIOL2221 2022-05-10 13:09:18 +0000 UTC
Dessy had such a big class for Microbiology, but she still wanted to get to know each of us personally. Participation in her class matters; you are going to get graded on your individual participation and your participation in your group. Tests are open notes and open internet. If you have the chance to take a class with Dessy, I recommend!BIOL2221 2022-05-06 17:54:42 +0000 UTC
Long but interesting lectures. Exams are open-note. Two online quizzes per week. Participation is mandatory. Love this class and would recommend!BIOL2221 2022-03-30 18:24:45 +0000 UTC
Professor that really cares for her class and everyone understanding the material. It is a lot of assignments, but they are all very helpful for understanding the material.BIOL2221 2022-03-30 18:24:40 +0000 UTC
Dessy Raytcheva has an average rating of 4.3/5 from 16 student reviews. 88.0% of students said they would take them again.
Dessy Raytcheva's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.7/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.