·      Levi Hord was maybe the best professor I have had at Columbia so far. They were incredibly knowledgeable about both writing and gender and sexuality. They were so effective when explaining new writing ideas that I was able to learn so quickly and easily. They constantly had useful examples and explanations ready to go to aid in teaching.

University Writing: Gender & Sexuality (Columbia University)

·      Levi Hord’s strengths are embedded in the fact that they create a stress – free learning environment where students feel they are able to push themselves out of their comfort zones without the risk of failure. This allows for a much more personal and convincing essay set and more exploration of subjects that truly interest us.

University Writing: Gender & Sexuality  (Columbia University)

·      Levi was fantastic. Occasionally, Professor Halberstam would have Levi give a lecture and each time I swear the entire lecture room would erupt in applause. They are a great articulator of dense and difficult theory, an approachable TA and advisor, always understanding, and probably the best TA I’ve had yet.

Introduction to Sexuality Studies (Columbia University)

On multiple occasions, Levi took me through my own writing and showed me how to find the claim that I already, unconsciously, was working towards. They provided reassurance by relating their own experiences as a writer (both in class and in office hours), which helped meaningfully connect them with students. Levi remained committed to the task of helping students improve as writers, and ensured to the best of their ability that all of our activities and lessons upheld this goal.

University Writing: Gender & Sexuality (Columbia University)

I always felt the desire to see me grow as a writer was at the forefront of their mind. They always were familiar with the different parts of my essay even when it was not right in front of them. I knew they were actually engaging and dissecting my writing because they cared to give the best feedback they could. I really have improved so much thanks to Levi’s incredible guidance. I could not have asked for a better UW professor!

University Writing: Gender & Sexuality (Columbia University)

I think the discussion sections were very well led and they were very encouraging throughout the course. I tend to be very anxious and don’t like to share my thoughts, but Levi created a comfortable environment during the discussion sections that allowed me to do so. The lesson that they oversaw was very engaging and challenged some prior ideas that I’ve had but in a very rewarding way.

Literary History of Atrocity (Columbia University)