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Yes, one of my professors (in my major) expected so much out of us, we had scenes due every week and had to rehearse a minimum of 15 hours a week so it was hard to get people to be in our scenes because they knew that it was a time consuming process. With every scene we did (weekly) we had to do a complete back history of characters, our vision for the scenes, make a mock up blue print for our set design, sketch costumes, etc. (these were directing classes).

We also had readings, papers, outside activities, and just general studies that went along with the scenes, rehearsals and paperwork. Not to mention as a part of our major we had to be involved in other productions and backstage crew so she knew we were all overworked as it was, but she didn't let up. Everyone in the class struggled, 4-6 days to prepare a scene and do all the back history was not an easy task.

Everyone in her classes complained throughout the semester(s) that they were tired, overworked, hated the class, etc. but we all know we learned our work ethic from her classes. We learned how to deal with stress and how to be a all-in-one type of director.

I took 5 classes with her and was exhausted by the time I graduated but I was thankful to have that kind of experience because it was practical experience (I wasn't a happy camper at the time, but hindsight is 20/20).

Professors all expect you to give 100% to their class no matter what else you have going on in school or in your life in general, that's what makes college challenging (figuring out how to juggle it all).