Solmaz Karamikamkar

this class required attendance, and honestly, I would've shown up even if it didn't. There's also zero weird hierarchy vibe with her. I never felt intimidated asking questions, even when they were basic. She talks to you like you're a future professional, not like you're “just a student.” That made a huge difference in my confidence.

This class is honestly a blessing. The prof is accommodating and actually understands that students have lives. You can tell she genuinely wants you to succeed. She's responsive, patient, and gives detailed feedback that actually helps you improve. I've never had a professor who is this supportive while still keeping high standards.

She genuinely cares about students' learning. When I missed the first two weeks of class, she personally checked in with me, reviewed all the lab content I had missed, and helped me catch up.