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Janhvi's transformative journey 
from a state of uncertainty to securing an SDE Internship at Amazon, 
with her mentor Paromita's support!

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Meet Janhvi

She comes from a background with strict parents, occasionally struggling to align their perspectives with her own.
Janhvi got good marks in her 12th grade and thought about taking a break to study more. But upon someone’s advice that she shouldn’t do IIT JEE coaching until after 12th, she dropped the plan. Later, she regretted it, but getting IIT coaching was too expensive.



So, she went to a lower-ranked college even though she knew she wouldn’t fit in well there. It was sad for her to see other students not caring about studying while she worked hard for her exams. She felt like studying was only about money, not effort. Her family had a hard time paying for her college fees, & her mother had to sell gold to help. Janhvi’s father didn’t take her studies seriously, so it was tough for her to get money for things like a laptop. Her family didn’t understand why she needed it, which hurt her feelings.

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Discovery

”Initially expecting a focus solely on technical aspects, her perspective shifted significantly as she progressed. “

Janhvi discovered the Mentor Together program through her college’s online session, where a senior shared her positive experiences. Intrigued by the prospect of receiving valuable guidance for free, Janhvi, feeling somewhat out of place in college, eagerly joined the program.

Initially expecting a focus solely on technical aspects, her perspective shifted significantly as she progressed. Initially struggling with formal communication, she sought guidance from her mentor, Paromita, on even the smallest matters like text messaging etiquette.

Paromita’s encouragement motivated Janhvi to engage in college activities, leading to her selection as a technical subhead. Paromita provided valuable insights into subjects’ importance, time management, and achieving work-life balance.

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Paromita

Janhvi also learned the importance of celebrating victories, no matter how small, under Paromita’s guidance.

During a period of demotivation, Janhvi contemplated dropping out, but Paromita advised her to persevere, reassuring her that things would eventually fall into place. Their discussions were open-ended, allowing both to share their experiences and address any doubts Janhvi had, including seeking advice on internship locations, or even troubleshooting technical issues.

Their mentorship dynamic was marked by mutual respect & understanding, with Janhvi feeling comfortable discussing anything with Paromita, even reaching out via WhatsApp when they couldn’t meet in person. Janhvi’s questions were always treated with respect, & during modular sessions, Paromita would dissect Janhvi’s answers, guiding her towards better approaches. They collaborated on refining Janhvi’s resume and LinkedIn profile, & Paromita’s motivational support during internship preparation was invaluable, fostering a bond akin to that of an elder sister. In between she also started looking for scholarships & found the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship, which she luckily got, now allowing her to not have to ask for money.

”Although the official mentorship concluded, they opted to stay connected, underscoring Janhvi’s appreciation for Paromita’s pivotal roles in guiding her path. “

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Mentor Together empowers young people from underprivileged backgrounds by providing them with one-on-one mentoring relationships. These invaluable relationships foster personal growth, boost confidence, and equip mentees with the necessary skills to overcome challenges and achieve their aspirations.

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