Katherine Luongo is a History professor at Northeastern University rated 2.81/5 by 108 students, with 3.33/5 difficulty and 41.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Katherine Luongo professor reviews and ratings: 2.81/5 from 108 student reviews at Northeastern (41.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Never ever had to leave a review on a professor before, but as someone who has loved history their entire life, this woman will kill your passion and spirit. Tough grader, it'll never be good enough. If you want to have a will to live, please do not take her.HIST2211 2025-08-08 08:17:48 +0000 UTC
A lot of professors only have a few things that determine your entire grade in the class but what I liked about her class is that every week you have a new or maybe a few opportunities to get your grade up. The tradeoff is that there is going to be a lot of work. she will explain to you how she grades the hw if you go to office hours. great prof.HIST2301 2025-04-28 20:05:45 +0000 UTC
Katherine was the worst professor I had at Northeastern, and the only one I've had to leave a review for. She falsely accused me of plagiarism but my advisor and administration laughed her off. Beware the destructive reach of her dissatisfaction with her own life. She will steal your passion. If you're reading this, please change careers Prof.2211 2024-11-11 21:31:12 +0000 UTC
Would give a 0 if I could. Unwilling to work with students, nearly impossible to reach outside of class, gives incomprehensible feedback for assignments, and grades with little-to-no consistency. Avoid at all costs.HIST7314 2021-12-02 17:56:51 +0000 UTC
I took the class online and it was super disappointing. We were supposed to meet for 3 and a half hours over the week but only meet once a week for 30 min. No lectures or actual teaching of material, everything felt like busy work.HISTSINCE1945 2020-12-18 15:03:28 +0000 UTC
So idk what everyone else is talking about, but she is a wonderful professor who will take time to repeat parts of her lecture to allow for a better understanding. She is not a difficult grader and the course load is not that severe. Love her!HIST1180 2017-10-23 21:35:17 +0000 UTC
Failed me from my first assignment and never offered to help - just told me to drop because I would definitely fail the entire class. I worked incredibly hard for 2 months in the class but had to drop it to save my GPA.HIST1201 2015-04-16 22:07:53 +0000 UTC
She is awesome. If you are willing to do that work you will have a great experience. Really good about using all different sorts of media to reach every student.HIST239 2011-11-03 10:47:54 +0000 UTC
So nice. This prof. is always very clear in her lectures and expectations. Gives review bullets at the beginning each week before she moves to next lecture. Tests are fair, but not too easy. You have to attend class for sure. I looked forward to this class and this professor. Really good pof. and really good class. Good looking too (for you guys).HST397 2009-02-19 08:43:37 +0000 UTC
Lectures and information were interesting, but dull classes. Prof was constantly vague with details for significant assignments and would grade very harshly on invisible expectations. Would refuse to elaborate/give points back. Majority of work outside of class is miserable busy work. Final group project was an enormous pain. Attendance is a must.HIST2211 2025-04-16 23:30:35 +0000 UTC
Professor Luongo is not fit to teach university students given her rude and condescending attitude towards students. She would have more fun reprimanding elementary students for inoffensive acts that she deems disrespectful. Be ready to fall asleep in her lectures, then spend hours on her daily homeworks. Professor Luongo is also a tough grader.HIST2301 2025-04-26 19:47:01 +0000 UTC
A professor who will not give you clear instructions, and not care for you. An excellent scholar.2211 2015-04-08 02:28:43 +0000 UTC
one of my favorite classes this year! Never had such an interesting and engaging history class. She's pretty great, occasionally makes corny jokes but is an excellent lecturer and super interesting. Good amount of reading, the book exams are pretty easy, but the midterm was easy and it's easy to get an A in the class if you pay attention.HISTSINCE1945 2019-12-09 02:08:13 +0000 UTC
Difficult, not a nice person at all. Do not take any classes with herHIST2211 2025-01-16 17:02:56 +0000 UTC
Professor Luongo is a solid professor. She's very kind and understanding. Her lectures are extremely interesting and she fosters great class discussions. As with any history class, there's a lot of reading and writing but I felt she kept it at a manageable amount.HIST2301 2017-11-24 11:36:14 +0000 UTC
Katherine Luongo has an average rating of 2.81/5 from 108 student reviews. 41.0% of students said they would take them again.
Katherine Luongo's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.33/5 based on student reviews.
Katherine Luongo has taught HIST2211, INTL4100, HIST2301, HIST2302, HIST7221, HIST1100, HIST2390, HIST4701, HIST7314, HIST2311, HIST7238, HIST1180, HIST7323 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.