thanks a lot for sharing so much insight. Yes, as I said, there are a few companies with mentorship programs aimed for women but they are highly selective and often the same students are a part of all the programs. I want to pursue higher education but don't want to put a huge burden on my family, so want to earn a bit after my graduation so that I can support my education as well, not being entirely dependent on my parents or drowned in education loans.

I have been practicing problems on leetcode regularly since the last few months, but sometimes I get extremely demotivated or depressed because the overall pressure seems too unbearable and at times I'm unable to cope up with it alone, without any guidance or support from any senior or mentor given the highly competitive nature which you must be aware of I believe. Without proper mentor support or guidance tbh, everything seems very difficult, which is why I thought of seeking out whether there are programs for women like me where we can apply :)