Martha G. (doctoral student)
Sumaiya is an amazing advisor. You know that she is skilled by the way in which she breaks down academia for you. She is an amazing communicator and has a way with people. She helped me edit my dissertation as well as format and edit a book chapter in a very short period of time. Through the telephone and email we discussed my dissertation and my paper at great lengths and then she would send back edits promptly. Sumaiya works fast and sometimes you are not always ready for her. This however motivates the person who is receiving assistance from her to work harder. My writing improved tremendously because of her! I think she is the best mentor I have had.
