Trejo is an absolute pleasure as an instructor! Every professor seems to assign outside readings, but Trejo is the first instructor I've ever had who found an engaging way to ensure the students actually read - by starting every class with every student sharing highlights, and allowing us to all engage with each other. The only fault was that this group conversation frequently lasted so long his lectures were abbreviated. However, the group learning was phenomenal and rewarding. It made me want to read more carefully, so I could engage more. The final paper was significant, but he had guide posts throughout the quarter to ensure you were on your way and not procrastinating.

The subject matter was fascinating, and Trejo's ability to help students engage with the materials that extended into our own lived experiences was remarkable. Trejo was willing to let guide the conversations naturally into ways that allowed students to explore areas of social movements and globalization in ways that appealed to them, or answered their questions. As a senior nearing graduation, I would suggest this was the most academically engaging course I've ever taken at UCLA. Trejo will be an incredible professor, and I'm very grateful I was able to take this course with him early in his teaching career.