Student Comments

“Professor Kim was an excellent instructor who established how important the learning process is compared to grades. The expectations were high for all of his students, but through encouragement and strong feedback, Professor Kim provided all of the necessary tools to be successful. By inviting guest speakers in the policy world, it was eye-opening to see how the work we were doing in his class translates into the real world. While the course readings were dense and could be challenging, each one was intentionally chosen and strategically aligned with the course syllabus. Overall, Professor Kim’s positivity and care for his students fostered an environment where students were eager to participate and grow.” - Politics of Public Policy (Spring 2026)

“Dr. Kim is one of the most genuine and supportive instructors I have met on campus. He clearly cares about his students and their success, which created a classroom environment where I felt motivated to fully engage with the material. What helped me most was that he challenged us academically because he believed we were capable of producing strong work. Rather than making the course easy, he pushed us to think critically, defend our ideas, and grow intellectually, which ultimately helped me succeed and gain confidence in my abilities.” - Politics of Public Policy (Spring 2026)

“Dr. Kim is really caring, and one of the most knowledgeable professors I’ve met in his field! The semester-long project we worked on pushed me to learn more about the field in a very hands-on way and to think about timely topics. The readings and discussions also made me learn a lot about the public policy field and pushed me to think about how they connected to my project and current topics.” - Politics of Public Policy (Spring 2026)