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 GEM!: 0.0
Please please please take this course, it's actually a gem! Come into the class with an open–minded and willingness to learn about African culture and you will learn so much from the conversations with the guests: 0.807
this class is such a gem: 0.0
If you are a native Swahili speaker or have taken one or two prior classes in Swahili, i definitely recommend this course! It's a GEM to say the least: 0.6696
 This class is a gem so long as you take those notes, as you'll get to access them for the exams: 0.0
 It’s only saving grace is that it’s a complete gem which requires almost no time during the week: 0.2247
 It’s only saving grace is that it’s a complete gem which requires almost no time during the week: 0.2247
Interesting and one–of–a–kind course! Take the course if you want a gem that touches on important questions: 0.6239
Interesting and one–of–a–kind course! Take the course if you want a gem that touches on important questions: 0.6239
Interesting and one–of–a–kind course! Take the course if you want a gem that touches on important questions: 0.6239
This course is a gem that is also interesting and useful: 0.6808
For AM its close to a gem: 0.0
 It's a gem: 0.0
 I would argue it might be a little bit of a hidden gem given how much support is given in the course to help you succeed in the class: 0.7351
, you found normal linear algebra easy), this class is a gem: 0.0
Absolute gem for premeds looking to fulfill their physics req that are also trying to keep up/boost their gpa: 0.4404
Absolute gem for premeds looking to fulfill their physics req that are also trying to keep up/boost their gpa: 0.4404
Absolute gem for premeds looking to fulfill their physics req that are also trying to keep up/boost their gpa: 0.4404
take this!!!! Stilgoe is a gem!!!!: 0.0
This course is decidedly a gem: 0.0
TAKE THIS CLASS! it's such a gem and you'll love coming to every class even though it is a 9 am: 0.6696
 Sonnert is an absolute gem of a human being, the subject matter (aliens, sci–fi, etc) can seem silly on the surface, but this silliness yielded profound insights about epistemology, the philosophy of science, and lots of learning *about* learning: -0.3793
 I think it's a gem grading wise, since the TFs are very lenient and you shouldn't really worry about your final grade: 0.7973
 it is the definition of a gem: 0.0
gem: 0.0
I went into this class thinking it would be a total gem but I was wrong: -0.631
Not really a gem: 0.0
 I would just watch Lu Wang's review lectures and be just fine for the exam — she is truly a gem: 0.5719
 I would just watch Lu Wang's review lectures and be just fine for the exam — she is truly a gem: 0.5719
 I would just watch Lu Wang's review lectures and be just fine for the exam — she is truly a gem: 0.5719
 That being said, this course is quite a gem: 0.0
 It is a true gem in the comparative literature department, as is Professor Lienau! The professor is a brilliant and knowledgeable literary scholar, an incredible resource, and an eloquent educator: 0.784
 This is also pretty much a gem, but I took a lot away from it: 0.2732
GEM! never took a better gem in this school: -0.4015
CS20 is a gem if you stay on top of things! Watch the lectures before each lab, start the assignments early, and go to section: 0.2714
Definitely no longer a gem: 0.128
CS20 is a gem if you stay on top of things! Watch the lectures before each lab, start the assignments early, and go to section: 0.2714
Definitely no longer a gem: 0.128
Gem but if you actually wanna learn you should either take cs50 or have great self–discipline to make sure you actually do work through the semester: 0.8625
Gem but if you actually wanna learn you should either take cs50 or have great self–discipline to make sure you actually do work through the semester: 0.8625
This is relatively a gem class, but you do take a lot of essential concepts out of it! It's not always the most fascinating, but it's not dry either: 0.7566
CS 246 is an absolute gem of a class, especially if you have already taken CS 141: 0.0
Not a gem, but pretty easy for a CS course: 0.1048
 Because it doesn’t have exams, I think there’s a perception that this is an easy / gem class: 0.4404
Take it if you want a light course, as it's definitely a CS gem: 0.4588
 If you want to take this class as a gem, and not really do the readings I get that, but I really recommend doing them because one, the whole class is discussions about the paper and it is super awkward when your table clearly hasn't read the papers, and two, you actually get a lot out of them and you become a better reader: 0.9493
Great CS gem, lot of yapping but it's fun: 0.7906
 maybe it's just me, but i think everyone complaining about harsh video grading is just having a skill issue ;) take advantage of the first round of video submissions too! also, go to lunch with the course staff—you will learn so much about life skills, not just CS! i was expecting this to be a cheese gem to do a CS class this semester, but actually got so much out of this class, and would wholeheartedly recommend!: 0.4453
Harry Lewis is a treasure and this class is the biggest GEM I've taken at Harvard: 0.296
 This class is an absolute GEM with a light workload and amazing teaching staff: 0.5859
 It’s not a gem but that’s not why you take the class: 0.0
CS 246 is an absolute gem of a class, especially if you have already taken CS 141: 0.0
 In general a good gem for AB/SM candidates, interesting class: 0.6808
This class is super fun and easy! Take it if you're interested in the topic not just because it's a gem: 0.92
This course is a gem! Students should add this course to their crimson cart without any hesitation or regret: -0.3134
I would definitely recommend this course! Professor Yoda is such a gem of a teacher, and she is extremely knowledgeable in terms of Japanese literature, media, and discourse surrounding girlhood, consumerism, and a number of other topics we discussed in class: 0.6996
Anne is really nice, and taking it off cycle is kind of a GEM: 0.4754
 Kind of a GEM until, WHICH IS WORTH 40% OF YOUR GRADE: 0.3885
 Not a gem per say and not one I'd recommend grinding on the last day: -0.2755
underrated gem: 0.0
 Kind of a GEM until, WHICH IS WORTH 40% OF YOUR GRADE: 0.3885
 Not a gem per say and not one I'd recommend grinding on the last day: -0.2755
underrated gem: 0.0
 Kind of a GEM until, WHICH IS WORTH 40% OF YOUR GRADE: 0.3885
 Not a gem per say and not one I'd recommend grinding on the last day: -0.2755
underrated gem: 0.0
ec50 isn't the gem that you think it is!!!!! the course topics are very interesting and relevant, but be prepared to put in the work for the grade you want: 0.7153
  I would definitely not call this class a gem, given the consistent amount of work between labs and the project, the exams, and the need to have a general statistical understanding of concepts (especially in the first half of the course) that aren't common knowledge: 0.4019
 Assignments are fair but wouldn't call it a GEM anymore: 0.1655
You may have heard that this is a gem: 0.0
 I will admit that it wasn't a total gem because you need to study for the midterm and final and write an empirical paper, but there are so many support resources in this course that studying for the exams was super doable, and writing the paper wasn't bad because you get to choose a topic that is of personal interest to you: 0.9612
 Definitely a gem on all counts: 0.4019
This class is a gem every week except for the weeks you have  to do the empirical project: 0.0
 I heard grading is generous but again, not a gem whatsoever: 0.2846
ec50 isn't the gem that you think it is!!!!! the course topics are very interesting and relevant, but be prepared to put in the work for the grade you want: 0.7153
  I would definitely not call this class a gem, given the consistent amount of work between labs and the project, the exams, and the need to have a general statistical understanding of concepts (especially in the first half of the course) that aren't common knowledge: 0.4019
 Assignments are fair but wouldn't call it a GEM anymore: 0.1655
You may have heard that this is a gem: 0.0
 I will admit that it wasn't a total gem because you need to study for the midterm and final and write an empirical paper, but there are so many support resources in this course that studying for the exams was super doable, and writing the paper wasn't bad because you get to choose a topic that is of personal interest to you: 0.9612
 Definitely a gem on all counts: 0.4019
This class is a gem every week except for the weeks you have  to do the empirical project: 0.0
 I heard grading is generous but again, not a gem whatsoever: 0.2846
Ken is an absolute gem of a human being and very enjoyable to have as a teacher: 0.4927
Ken is an absolute gem of a human being and very enjoyable to have as a teacher: 0.4927
TAKE THIS CLASS! Andrés is an absolute gem of a person, a very fair grader, gets constructive and thorough feedback back to you in a timely manner, always facilitates discussion and participation rather than simply lecturing at you, and is easily accessible outside of class: 0.6468
 Everyone in Economics has to take one and from what I understand this was a gem with the readings and topic: 0.0
TAKE THIS CLASS! Andrés is an absolute gem of a person, a very fair grader, gets constructive and thorough feedback back to you in a timely manner, always facilitates discussion and participation rather than simply lecturing at you, and is easily accessible outside of class: 0.6468
 Everyone in Economics has to take one and from what I understand this was a gem with the readings and topic: 0.0
<ECON ELECTIVE GEM> Class meets once a week (though two hours) and weekly written assignments (2 pages double spaced) are graded on a check plus/check basis: 0.0
 also no section is a gem lolTLDR: very interesting content, never boring: 0.4127
 Attending lectures may not always be that helpful, but class notes are a gem!: 0.2942
 It's definitely not a gem, but it's certainly doable: 0.6059
 Dell!!! Such a gem, one of the kindest + most brilliant members of the Econ faculty: 0.7157
This class is difficult and by no means a gem: -0.5719
 The exam was quite difficult though, and required a lot of preparation and studying, so I would not call this class a gem: -0.4201
Super gem and i enjoyed the content too and found it really informative to my own thoughts on humans and education generally; I spent 2 hours on each of the first two papers and got 100s on both: 0.802
 Overall, absolute gem for anybody and everybody, and I can't recommend this course enough, even just to hang out with/talk to Pia and Alex on a regular basis!: -0.3404
ES50 is NOT a gem, but it is an AWESOME class if you treat it with respect (not slacking off on the psets like I did): 0.9623
I would tell you that this class is probably a gem if you are trying to get the science divisional out of the way without thinking of science: 0.0
 ES94 is absolutely a gem, especially because it is adapted from a business school course (rare): 0.0
 You have three writeups and a final project which are honestly not the easiest, so I wouldn't call this class a gem: 0.17
 All around total gem but with the added benefit of getting you in the room with super cool people, learning interesting stuff, and not being too time–intensive: 0.9505
I would tell you that this class is probably a gem if you are trying to get the science divisional out of the way without thinking of science: 0.0
 ES94 is absolutely a gem, especially because it is adapted from a business school course (rare): 0.0
 You have three writeups and a final project which are honestly not the easiest, so I wouldn't call this class a gem: 0.17
 All around total gem but with the added benefit of getting you in the room with super cool people, learning interesting stuff, and not being too time–intensive: 0.9505
 I would argue it might be a little bit of a hidden gem given how much support is given in the course to help you succeed in the class: 0.7351
 This is not an easy–A gem: if you don't pay attention and don't engage with the course, you won't learn a thing and will do pretty poorly, especially when it comes to contributing to the final projects: 0.3527
 It wasn't a gem per se, but it was certainly not a hard class: 0.549
This class is a gem; while course content can be tough if you are less probability minded, as long as you have some critical thinking skills you can pass this course with flying colors: -0.4215
this class has to be the most chill, gem, grad class: 0.0
this class has to be the most chill, gem, grad class: 0.0
claire is a gem—so insightful, warm, kind, patient, and willing to really devote time to truly listen to you and help you develop your work: 0.9117
 Don't take the class if you want a gem, but do if you want a phenomenal English class: 0.1531
gem! i'm not a swiftie, so some aspects of this class felt very group–think and trying to get non–swifties to think the same way about the subject: 0.0
gem: 0.0
GEM: 0.0
 If you're looking for a gem where you still learn, I could not recommend this course more: -0.2755
This course is a hidden gem: 0.0
 but professor brown is really really nice, and its a gem: 0.6764
 I would say it is a GEM in the Expos department for sure: 0.3182
 It shouldn't be considered a gem, but the readings aren't too bad and the discussion is very enjoyable: 0.8428
Less of a gem than it seems when it comes to grades: 0.0
This class is a Gem, an absolute gem: 0.0
 Not a gem but definitely worth taking if you enjoy the topic and won't die having to write something more substantive: 0.8394
 Rob is an absolute gem: -0.5574
EXPOS 40 is a great class and fun to take! But it's not necessarily a gem, since it's 4 hours of class time and also pretty stressful coming up with speeches, practicing them, and giving them on a tight schedule: 0.7871
 Start practicing the speech instead of keep editing your draft or slides: your end goal is to improve your public speaking anyways!I won't say it is a gem, because you meet 2 hours per class, 2 classes per week, so that is already 4 hours per week (outside of prep time): 0.4926
Not as much of a gem as people make it out to be: 0.0
 It's not a gem but you truly get to know your classmates and hone your public speaking skills: 0.5927
Really fun course that introduces some pretty neat and mindbending concepts–– don't let the trek dissuade you (it's in the quad)! Avi is willing to discuss and explore many random topics besides astro, and Fabio is super accessible and an absolute gem: 0.9323
A gem without a doubt: 0.2755
Take this gem of a seminar: 0.0
TAKE THIS CLASS! It is truly a gem: 0.4926
TAKE THIS CLASS! It is truly a gem: 0.4926
This class was an absolute gem: 0.0
This class is not a gem, so if that is your goal look elsewhere: 0.0
 It is not necessarily a gem but there are only 3 essays and a final essay that are very manageable: 0.0
 Not a gem but not hard: 0.1139
 Consider this a gem–like class: 0.0
  The course difficulty and workload was not that bad overall: there are weekly assignments, weekly readings, one quiz, and a final project/paper, which is about average for a non–gem gened: 0.1154
A great gened! A gem even: 0.6588
This is a great course, whether you're looking for a gem (which I found this class to be, at least for an Ethics and Civics GenEd), or you're looking to learn more about the topic of climate change: 0.6249
 Total gem in the way where you can still learn a lot without spending too much time on it: 0.0
It is definitely not a gem: 0.4019
 It made me wish I had studied HEB instead!! Would not call this a gem course simply because of the grading structure (you do have to put in some work in order to get a good grade) but the course content is fascinating and will make you think about health in a new way, which I have found to be incredibly valuable: 0.929
It is definitely not a gem: 0.4019
 It made me wish I had studied HEB instead!! Would not call this a gem course simply because of the grading structure (you do have to put in some work in order to get a good grade) but the course content is fascinating and will make you think about health in a new way, which I have found to be incredibly valuable: 0.929
This is a gem: 0.0
I'll cut straight to the point: this class is not a gem: -0.0516
It's a total gem, enjoy it: 0.4939
This course is a Gem: 0.0
still a gem even with the final: 0.0
Sleep is no longer a gem, but it is totally manageable as long as you do the readings (which are pretty short anyway) and pay attention inlecture: 0.4767
I'll cut straight to the point: this class is not a gem: -0.0516
It's a total gem, enjoy it: 0.4939
This course is a Gem: 0.0
still a gem even with the final: 0.0
Sleep is no longer a gem, but it is totally manageable as long as you do the readings (which are pretty short anyway) and pay attention inlecture: 0.4767
 I know there's much discussion of gems vs non–gems, but I will say that this class is a GEM not because it is necessarily easy, it's extremely accessible, and you need no prior knowledge, but because it's intensely educational and consistently fun: 0.7579
) Pretty easy course too if you do all of the work (probably 0–2 hours of homework a week), but I think it's easier than the other Gened I took even though it advertises itself as not a gem: 0.775
Ned Hall is a gem (amazing prof, not in the easy grader way): -0.3412
 At the beginning of the semester Ned will try to gaslight you by claiming that his class is not a gem: 0.0
 It's not a gem, you will do work whether it's the assignments, the creative portfolio, the take–home final or the engaged learning component – there are lots of assignments but they're small, meant for you to learn and improve and 100% doable: 0.7684
It's not a GEM but it is a fantastic course: 0.7096
 Take it! It is NOT A GEM: 0.0
 Take this GenEd, maybe it's not what someone might consider a gem, but in reality are there any true gems? This class is a semi–gem and actually interesting: 0.8047
 Follow the readings and this is a worthwhile gem: 0.34
 I would 100% recommend taking this class! It is definitely a gem if you are interested in the topic: 0.8016
Not a gem, but not a bad course: 0.5824
 It't not a gem, but it's not a stressful class, and you actually learn so much: 0.5504
 The projects/ assignments are so cool! BEST CLASS! A gem!: 0.8773
This class is so good, but it's not a gem: 0.3336
****This is mostly a Gem: 0.0
 Not a gem: 0.0
 The capstone paper is also a substantial amount of work so this class is definitely not a gem, but on a normal week the workload is pretty light: 0.7615
 Regardless, the class is a true Harvard gem – take: 0.4215
 Its a gem: 0.0
 IT IS A GEM: 0.0
gem kinda: 0.0
This class is definitely a gem: 0.4019
This class is a gem, relatively light and actually a somewhat interesting way to fufill the science gened: 0.3415
This class is not necessarily a GEM: 0.0
This class is not necessarily a GEM: 0.0
 That said, I thought this class was a gem: 0.0
This course is interesting but definitely not a gem: 0.6597
This GENED is not a GEM: 0.0
 Not a gem whatsoever, especially for a gened: 0.0
 I didn't even do most of the readings and I'd still not consider a gem: 0.0
This class IS NOT a gem: 0.0
 Definitely not the biggest GEM if that is what you are looking for: 0.4019
Not my favorite gened that I've taken here, albeit a gem: -0.357
This class is a gem, but I also didn't feel like I learned too much: -0.395
 There's “this class is a gem,” and then there’s, “this class, unaltered, belongs in a middle school classroom” which is the case here: 0.0
Although the course is relatively easy, it is not exactly a gem: 0.4404
This is not a gem per se, but not a particularly difficult class: 0.4571
This is a great class and work–wise is a gem! Lectures are long, so be prepared to pay attention for 3 hours, but otherwise it's well–run and I really enjoyed learning about both the science/data and history of prediction!: 0.856
This class is a total gem if you care at all about the course material because it requires you to engage and if you engage then the essays are a breeze: 0.7906
 The final exam was easier than people made it sound, and workload was generally pretty light, so I'd classify this as a gem, but just barely– not nearly as easy as back when lecture attendance wasn't checked and exams weren't really a thing: -0.0281
This is definitely a gem: 0.4019
 Definitely a gem: 0.4019
 This class is not a gem and hasn't been for a while now: 0.0
 if ur looking for a GEM, I don't recommend this: -0.2755
 Not a gem at all, you are risking your 4: -0.3182
 Not a gem, but you'll learn A LOT about the history of developmental states and industrial policy in East Asia, as well as the multinational order: 0.3919
 I won't call it a gem since although the structure of the course allows you to get away with doing the bare minimum in terms of work, the concepts are not the easiest to wrap your head around: -0.3252
 Overall definitely a gem – recommend: 0.6369
 GENEDs have become more difficult for sure, and this is definitely not a gem, but you can get through this one: 0.1865
 So only take it if you really want to learn and are willing to put in the effort (don't expect it to be a gem): 0.1513
 Not a gem but not hard: 0.1139
This class is not a gem! Graded harshly, no materials available so it is really hard to study for exams and impossible to catch up if you miss a day: -0.5838
 But note that the exams are highly memorization–based and count for a significant portion of the grade, so if that isn't your forte, I would look elsewhere (not a gem): 0.296
 So only take it if you really want to learn and are willing to put in the effort (don't expect it to be a gem): 0.1513
 GENEDs have become more difficult for sure, and this is definitely not a gem, but you can get through this one: 0.1865
 Not a gem but not hard: 0.1139
This class is not a gem! Graded harshly, no materials available so it is really hard to study for exams and impossible to catch up if you miss a day: -0.5838
 But note that the exams are highly memorization–based and count for a significant portion of the grade, so if that isn't your forte, I would look elsewhere (not a gem): 0.296
 So only take it if you really want to learn and are willing to put in the effort (don't expect it to be a gem): 0.1513
 GENEDs have become more difficult for sure, and this is definitely not a gem, but you can get through this one: 0.1865
 Not a gem but not hard: 0.1139
This class is not a gem! Graded harshly, no materials available so it is really hard to study for exams and impossible to catch up if you miss a day: -0.5838
 But note that the exams are highly memorization–based and count for a significant portion of the grade, so if that isn't your forte, I would look elsewhere (not a gem): 0.296
This class was great! Not a gem due to the quantity of assignments, but definitely had gem attributes: 0.75
This class is not a gem by any means: 0.0
Really interesting Gened – I really enjoyed it but it's quite a lot of work for a gened and I would not call it a gem: 0.5095
Sven's teaching is so worth it! He is such a gem of a professor at Harvard and this class was manageable in workload while still offering a lot of interesting and nuanced takeaways on American capitalism: 0.6687
 Interesting lectures and discussions but maybe stray away if you're looking for a gem to satisfy the requirement: 0.705
Not a gem per se but a great find and a really strong choice for a gened: 0.9107
This course is not a huge gem but it is really interesting  and you will learn a lot!: 0.586
NOT A GEM, but kinda interesting if you like history: 0.7477
 This class has incredibly interesting, nuanced content that's worthwhile if you want to ponder it, but this is by no means a gem gened to slip by with: 0.012
With all that said, Jay Harris is a gem of a human: 0.0
 This is not a “gem” but well put–together and effective: 0.4458
I wouldn’t say the class is a gem nor is it a life changing class: 0.0
 YOU SHOULD 100% ENROLL IN THIS GENED (but maybe consider doing it P/F)It is not a gem and does not want to seem like one: 0.3134
If you are looking for a Gen–Ed gem, take this course!!!!! The tragedies you'll read are super interesting and the readings are not heavy: 0.7067
Not that interesting but a massive gem, you don't need to put much work in and getting a good mark is very achievable: 0.7657
Gem: not too much work, good content if you want to apply yourself: 0.4939
This is pretty much a gem for a GenEd: 0.4939
NOT A GEM: 0.0
Great gem!: 0.6588
a gem! beware it does have a couple of moving parts that might be difficult to keep up with (attendance checks for lecture, seven 300 word responses): -0.4199
TAKE THIS CLASS, A GEM!!!!!!! The teaching staff is so amazing, lectures/discussions are so interesting, and the assignments are very interesting: 0.9327
I don't think it's as much of a gem as many people say it is, only because your experience is heavily dependent on your TF: 0.0
This class is definitely a gem, but I didn't always feel the most compelled to go to lecture because the things we learned didn't seem super revolutionary/groundbreaking: -0.3878
For sure a GEM! I learned a lot about psychotherapy: 0.3802
gem!! prof is very passionate abt the subject and it shows!! great lectures:) really interesting subject matter––very different from all the other psych classes i've taken because this class is centered around the therapy–aspect of psychology and mental health: 0.9178
Starting to lose its gem status: -0.4019
Relatively easy but wouldnt call it a gem; good amt of assignments: 0.7003
 I wouldn't say this class is an absolute GEM since attendance is required, there's a reading check every class, there's a no–tech policy and there's also a "capstone" assignment you have to complete throughout the semester, but if you do the readings (or even skim them in some instances) it becomes very easy! And I grew to enjoy the no–tech policy a lot, I even started looking forward to class bc of the fact that my mind would get a break: 0.8715
Not a gem for sure: -0.2411
this class is NOT a gem!! took it thinking it would be more like a psych class being about anxiety, but is very much more geared to philosophy and literature: 0.2802
Lots of work for a Gened; not necessarily a gem but interesting readings and lectures that provide insight into anxiety in the modern age: 0.3612
 I wouldn't say this class is a gem, but I would say that it seems harder than it actually is: 0.0
 I took this as a 5th class and didn't regret it, but it was not a gem, per say: 0.1695
This is a pretty easy GenEd, though I wouldn't call it a gem: 0.7269
THIS IS SUCH A GEM!!!! please take this course it is so amazing: 0.8532
GEM class: 0.0
Gem! This class is overall a good presentation of how GAI systems work without requiring a very technical background: 0.4926
1188 is a GEM: 0.0
GEM class: 0.0
Gem! This class is overall a good presentation of how GAI systems work without requiring a very technical background: 0.4926
1188 is a GEM: 0.0
This is a GEM: 0.0
Most YAP gem class I've ever taken: 0.0
SUCH A GEM: 0.0
 Unfortunately, it's not a group of self–selected wonderers/wanderers because it becomes a gem: -0.34
This class is a gem! It is a very quick introduction to German modernism, and the pace is rather fast as it moves quickly across architects and their works (I think there were over 200 works we needed to know for the midterm): 0.0
 The material itself is a GEM to learn, and it was veryyyy manageable: 0.0
 The material itself is a GEM to learn, and it was veryyyy manageable: 0.0
I don't believe that this course will be offered again but either way– if you want a gem, sure: 0.5267
 This is definitely a gem and requires very little work: 0.4019
 A lot of gov 94s are a bit messier, so it's a rare gem in that regard: 0.0
This is an amazing class! You would not regret taking it! It's not a gem, but the readings and assignments are super interested: 0.9267
 For a QRD class, it's an absolute gem, so I recommend it if you're not very mathematically inclined: 0.5009
 This class is definitely not a gem, but totally doable: 0.2144
 Accessible to anyone with minimal work, true gem (I'm a CS major with 0 gov background and little writing experience, had a blast): 0.4215
 Not necessarily a gem but also not too hard/crazy: 0.0
 If you're looking for a gem, this is not it, and if you're trying to preserve a 4: 0.0
 TL;DR: Not a gem or easy class at all but if you want to genuinely learn and be changed and inspired, take this class: 0.6183
This is my second class I have taken with Professor Saha and she truly is a gem: 0.4404
Definitely a gem: 0.4019
Definitely a gem: 0.4019
 Other than that, Ansolabehere is a gem and the class simulations are super fun: 0.802
Definitely a gem! Super engaging material, fun class activities, and awesome teaching staff: 0.9493
  It is not a gem, and the assignments can be time–consuming and somewhat difficult, depending on your TF: -0.2975
GEM! gemmier than gov1759: 0.0
 take it before they make it harder bc everyone knows it is a gem lol: 0.4215
This class is a GEM!! Make sure to understand the main concepts in the lectures, and make sure to deliver a good presentation in section: 0.7955
Gem: 0.0
GEM GEM GEM! The rumors are true, this class is awesome: 0.8016
This class is a gem, but do be careful and make sure you do the discussion posts every week: 0.5927
definitely a gem! not mmuch work every week, content is very interesting, and exams are open book: 0.7171
This is the best gem ever: 0.6369
Gem: 0.0
Im gonna be honest, this class is a total gem UNLESS you get a nightmare TF, then it kinda sucks: 0.2716
 Professor Hiscox is such a gem! Engaging, funny, relatable, friendly: 0.8313
 Sort of a gem but it helps to be interested in the topic as well: 0.8625
*****GEM: 0.0
 This is an absolute gem of a class – you must take it!: 0.0
gem but grade is lowkey not free: -0.5504
Take this class! It's a gem, and it's fun: 0.5562
The class is filled with unenthusiastic people who are there only because the class is known to be a gem: 0.0
 It is a gem in the sense that there is no work and the material is quite interesting: 0.2006
 Although I really enjoyed the course materials as someone who is interested in behavioral economics, the fact that everyone is taking this class only because it is a gem made me feel like I couldn't fully engage with the materials during section (people just ask unrelated questions) or discussion posts (discussion is often really surface level): 0.7608
this class is a gem and you do learn some really interesting things about history: 0.4576
This course is a true gem, and you can definitely get an A by applying yourself a little bit: 0.6705
 Sections are very chill, the readings are interesting, and having Gayane as a TF was great! If you are looking for an interesting and unique course to fill your busy schedule, take this gem!: 0.8774
This course is a gem, there's no doubt about that: -0.5719
 Not a gem, but assignments are a very fair length: 0.5251
This class is not a gem: 0.0
Class isn't exactly a gem, be prepared to work and specifically read: 0.2263
GEM GEM GEM GEM GEM!! Just dont slack off too much and really study when it comes to the exams: 0.0
Gem for sure but final exam has memorization, so be sure to start a day before at least for memorizing sites/dates (Quizlet clutched up search HAA 11): 0.5574
 Les is such an amazing instructor and is really what made this course a gem: 0.5859
This isn't a hard class, but it's not a "gem": 0.0382
Take this class if you are his sci or not, it is a gem and the lectures are engaging and assignments are chill: 0.34
This class is definitely a gem! The assignments are fun and spaced out well so that it doesn't feel like a lot of work throughout the semester: 0.7416
This class was a ton of work in terms of writing and reading and definitely not a gem: 0.4019
Take this class if you want a gem, very low workload and interesting lectures: 0.1548
 This class is truly a GEM and I so happy I decided to take it: 0.8244
GEM! Erin is a phenomenal lecturer and both Erin and Aidan are available anytime throughout the course: 0.0
 not a gem but not horrible class, just takes up time doing work: 0.5824
 She makes a big effort to make sure this class isn't stressful, so it was a gem to balance out other harder classes: 0.6126
A GEM! As a STEM major, this was my favorite class this semester: 0.5093
This course is both pretty interesting and a gem! There are only six p–sets and they're all doable in a couple hours, the exams are basically the same level of difficulty if not easier (and only worth a combined 20% of your overall grade), and the projects are fun to do as well: 0.8299
Matt is honestly a gem and I recommend the course purely from how wonderful he made the layout and the effort he puts into the class: 0.8578
 Analytic number theory is quite a gem as a subject of mathematics: 0.0772
 While this is a gem in terms of content and fun working with microscopes, you do need to go to lecture and engage with the content as the optics part can be challenging: 0.743
 While this is a gem in terms of content and fun working with microscopes, you do need to go to lecture and engage with the content as the optics part can be challenging: 0.743
 While this is a gem in terms of content and fun working with microscopes, you do need to go to lecture and engage with the content as the optics part can be challenging: 0.743
 It is a gem for sure but make sure to actually go to lecture so that final doesn’t rock you like it did me :): 0.8968
I would highly recommend this class! It's not a "gem" –– you definitely have to do work, but in my opinion it'll be worth your time: 0.6585
This class is so cool! And a GEM! You learn a lot about gene therapies, and the workload very manageable: 0.5537
This class is so cool! And a GEM! You learn a lot about gene therapies, and the workload very manageable: 0.5537
 The workload is light and the class is such a gem overall: 0.0
 Uy is a gem of a person and has honed his pedagogy over many years of teaching Music 1: 0.0
 There is no final and different opportunities for extra credit — a true gem: 0.7003
 Has gemmy aspects but isn't really a gem because you should actually show up to class and section if you want to do well on the homework: 0.4767
Whether you study Music or not, this class is truly a gem: 0.4404
 People who took this as a gem/easy A soured the experience for me and others in the class who were more devoted: 0.4576
take this class for matt!! he is a gem with so much wisdom, kindness, and patience: 0.8189
 It was intense!! This is definitely an upper level music class and not gem–y at all in my opinion: 0.555
 It's definitely a gem but there is so little structure it can get really frustrating: -0.533
 Fascinating material, very much a gem, and the class feels like a small, wonderful community: 0.8658
 It is a gem for sure but make sure to actually go to lecture so that final doesn’t rock you like it did me :): 0.8968
I would highly recommend this class! It's not a "gem" –– you definitely have to do work, but in my opinion it'll be worth your time: 0.6585
This class isn't going to be around in the coming years I guess but it really was a gem: 0.0
This class is a gem, but please listen and attend lecture, there is a lot of interesting information: 0.7579
Gem: 0.0
TAKE IT!!! This course is a gem, Professor Hartmann's lectures are engaging and inspiring: 0.7249
I mean it's OEB 60, the GEM OF GEMS :): 0.4588
 It is not a gem in the way the papers are graded and what is expected of you: 0.0
 People say it's not a gem anymore because there's a 3 hour final, but I left that final an hour and a half early: 0.0
 People say it's not a gem anymore because there's a 3 hour final, but I left that final an hour and a half early: 0.0
 It is a true Harvard gem, not in the sense that it is hard, but in the sense that it is an AMAZING class: 0.8401
Physics Gem: 0.0
Take this class! It's a gem, and fun with Prof Jason Mitchell teaching whether or not you want to major or minor in Psychology: 0.522
Take this class! It's a gem, and fun with Prof Jason Mitchell teaching whether or not you want to major or minor in Psychology: 0.522
TAKE THE CLASS! MUST TAKE! Professor Piccolo is truly a gem!: 0.5826
This class is a gem: 0.0
 The readings and workload are very light, the content was pretty cool (debunking a lot of myths I previously believed in) and she is just an overall gem: 0.6705
TAKE THIS CLASS, it was filled with athletes so you know it’s a gem! plus no section is heavenly! I randomly stumbled across this class and I’m so happy I took it, the assignments weren’t too difficult and there’s really no need to do the readings: 0.6625
 Combined with the light workload, this is a total gem class! As a graduating senior with a psych secondary but who hasn't enjoyed a psych class since psy 15, this class made me remember why I'm a psych secondary: -0.592
  Not as much of a gem as psy 1622, but not bad: 0.5824
a GEM!! professor Somerville is so nice and is a wonderful lecturer! the exams are very fair and honestly easy as long as you've been going to lectures + discussions and do a quick review before the exam: 0.9513
Take this class; truly a gem! I learned a lot about emotion science, especially from a methods perspective and I feel like a better critic for research papers as I feel more skilled at evaluating strengths and weaknesses in experimental design which is super important for any researcher! The class is super manageable (I took it as a 5th class) and there are two midterms and a final paper so just make sure to keep up with lectures/readings along the way to be prepared!: 0.9654
 Gem overall!: 0.0
This course is awesome! I love Mayron and the content is SUPER interesting and very Gem–like: 0.9511
 For a bit of context, I am not a stem concentrator and am absolutely TERRIBLE at coding so that was probably part of the issue lol and I'm also like 99% sure that this course used to be a gem but harvard made them make it harder or something, which would explain a lot: 0.1869
 It actually is a huge time commitment despite it being a GEM: 0.5994
 Def not a gem anymore: 0.0
PSY 1900 is still a gem!!! The amount of assignments can be a bit annoying sometimes, but just push through: -0.4071
This course is not really a gem anymore: 0.0
It is getting farther and farther away from a gem of a stats class, be prepared to put in some work: 0.2263
It's not a gem: 0.0
Beyond the content, Professor Lockwood is a gem of a professor and this class is an excellent opportunity to develop a relationship with him in a smaller seminar academic setting: 0.7579
Professor Julio is a gem! He is so helpful in providing feedback and working with you to help you understand the language: 0.7655
Not a gem, but not a terrible class: 0.5157
take this class its absolutely awesome a gem for sure: 0.7713
 not a gem though because there is a good amount of work at the end of the semester: 0.4404
 It’s a hidden gem in the sociology department – there aren’t many international–focused courses in the dept: 0.0
This course is incredibly interesting and rewarding if you put the work in! An absolute gem! Caleb is the best TF: 0.9089
This course is deceptively hard in that it isn’t a gem: -0.1027
 Richard ji is truly a gem of a professor, and the course material covers such an impressive range of Urdu ghazals, [Sanskrit–nisht] Hindi poetry, films from Umrao Jaan to Khandahar to songs/clips from many others, short stories in both scripts, and homework assignments that are useful, engaging, and accessible to different levels of mastery across Devanagari/Nastaliq: 0.8885
 Kelly is also a gem of a human being — it is worth taking this class just to get to know her!: 0.2942
Maybe not the best qrd class for a humanities student, if you're looking for a gem: -0.5216
 Kelly is also a gem of a human being — it is worth taking this class just to get to know her!: 0.2942
Maybe not the best qrd class for a humanities student, if you're looking for a gem: -0.5216
This course is a gem, which doesn't really exist in the Stat department, so I would say any stats program MUST consist of this class in my opinion: 0.0
This is not a gem class and you will be disappointed if you take it hoping it will be: -0.0772
This is not a gem class and you will be disappointed if you take it hoping it will be: -0.0772
This is not a gem class and you will be disappointed if you take it hoping it will be: -0.0772
This is not a gem class and you will be disappointed if you take it hoping it will be: -0.0772
This is not a gem class and you will be disappointed if you take it hoping it will be: -0.0772
This is not a gem class and you will be disappointed if you take it hoping it will be: -0.0772
This is not a gem class and you will be disappointed if you take it hoping it will be: -0.0772
GEM: 0.0
This course is wonderful and a gem in the SCRB department: 0.5719
This course is wonderful and a gem in the SCRB department: 0.5719
 Professor Choi is a gem of a professor and she truly wishes you to succeed: 0.7717
TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!! This is an ABSOLUTE GEM!!! Professor Choi is the sweetest and most considerate prof I have ever met: 0.6554
 She is a gem on this campus and this class is a must–take before you graduate if you're an Asian female!!!!!: 0.0
 This is not a GEM in the sense that there is ample work, but the assignments didn't feel like work because I was so excited to engage with the course material: 0.7188