Natalie Bormann is a Political Science professor at Northeastern University rated 3.90/5 on Rate My Professors by 30 students, with 2.2/5 RMP difficulty and 64% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Natalie Bormann professor reviews and ratings: 3.90/5 from 30 RMP ratings at Northeastern (64% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
So two faced, so fake. Shows you on side but the truth is different. Doesn't allow different opinions if they threaten hers.POLS2282 2026-05-02 12:06:37 +0000 UTC
presents as thoughtful but she judges you so quickly. It's interesting given her academic focus on Holocaust studies, she is so closed minded. She tends to come across as quite authoritative, despite a softer tone in delivery. At times, her grading also feels influenced by her personal interpretations, which can make it seem less objective.POLS 2026-04-25 02:11:18 +0000 UTC
She grades based on her personal opinions.POLS2328 2026-04-20 13:45:20 +0000 UTC
Absolutely wonderful woman!! She is so sweet and so kind, yet can still discuss difficult topics analytically and with grace. You will be graded on only a few assignments, however, she gives you enough time and clear rubrics. Her class was very meaningful and I feel like I learned a lot.HIST2282 2025-02-09 22:25:11 +0000 UTC
god awful. super annoying and boring lectures. horrible grading feedback and grades based on her own opinionPOLS2332 2024-04-17 17:39:58 +0000 UTC
A super knowledgable and effective scholar and lecturer. She does at times push her own perspectives almost as facts to her students in class, but that doesn't mean she's close-minded. While she may disagree with you, Professor Bormann encourages and supports her students to have their own points of view.POLS4701 2020-02-08 10:00:11 +0000 UTC
Overall great teacher! Always promotes a positive and engaging learning environment. Her accent is pretty awesome.2328 2014-11-21 11:36:08 +0000 UTC
She is a really good professor. She takes time to help, and is always available when you need her. Make sure you hand your work in on time and you will be fine.CAPST001 2010-06-30 12:15:42 +0000 UTC
Here's the thing about Dr. Bormann, if she has a TA you get an easy A, if she is grading the papers herself you will have to work hard for it. Although she is EXTREMELY knowledgeable on Holocaust content, she is very stubborn to allow student points of views and ideas to succeed in papers. Being too politically correct is also her visible weakness.POLS2282 2020-01-02 16:37:55 +0000 UTC
Clearly cannot handle the workload of being a department chair and a POLS professor as she cannot give feedback/ grades or email back in a timely manner. You will not get anything out of her classes. I think her being the department head shows how bad the POLS curriculum is at Northeastern University.POLS 2025-02-05 17:48:08 +0000 UTC
Reading heavy, as to be expected for a theorys class. While the materials are engaging, Professor Bormann style isn't. The classes are mostly comprised of long, dry lectures. Hard to stay focused. The class being comprised of ungraded and graded parts makes grading vague. She grades on her own personal opinion. Wouldn't recommend.POLS2328 2026-04-05 19:02:27 +0000 UTC
The class is fairly simple: 2/4 essays to align best with your schedule + 1 group presentation. Professor Bormann is very kind and caring to each student. Class topics and get a bit argumentative and dark as you discuss topics of genocide (Ex: Israel vs Palestine, Turkey vs Albania) though she allows you to step out of class if you need to.HIST2282 2023-11-22 18:12:50 +0000 UTC
Professor Bormann is extremely knowledgeable. The thing I like the most is that she understand you take other courses and thus gives you a reasonable amount of papers for you to complete. She is nice and if you work and understand the material you definitely can get an APOLS2332 2017-09-07 10:48:34 +0000 UTC
Great professor, super helpful, knows what she's teaching. Also, quite funny.POLS4701 2011-05-04 20:04:36 +0000 UTC
Professor Bormann is fantastic! She was frequently available for in-person or online office hours to further discuss readings, assignments, etc. She is very passionate and knowledgeable in her field and respectfully pushes students to challenge and discuss topics that might be uncomfortable.POLS 2023-12-26 18:58:25 +0000 UTC
Natalie Bormann is rated 3.90/5 on Rate My Professors from 30 ratings. 64% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Natalie Bormann's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.2/5 on Rate My Professors.
Natalie Bormann has taught POLS2328, HIST2282, POLS2282, POLS7282, POLS7366, POLS4701, JWSS2282, POLS7207 and 3 more at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.