“I am honored to write a few words for Dr. Sabrina Shajeen Alam, my long-time mentor, and the founder of 'Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Psychology Students', an esteemed platform that provides information, skills, and knowledge for research and advanced education to aspiring psychology scholars in Bangladesh. As a mentee, I found her to be a genuine, academically motivated, and diligent individual who assists her fellows in achieving their goals through higher education and research. I saw her as the best mentor, excelling in guidance, especially through organizing meetings and sessions on how to write an academic CV, statement of purpose (SOP), critical theoretical analysis of articles, and overall application process to perform academic tasks in a much more productive and timely manner. In addition, with the help of her direction and hard effort, we are gaining the ability to pursue our passion in the academic sphere, which is quite exciting for me.

Dr. Sabrina became a role model for many, particularly emerging female scholars from underrepresented groups (such as women of color) with her dedication and academic successes, where she aptly balanced academic and family life. It gradually helps to develop a belief and confidence in us that high academic accomplishments and a balanced family life are possible, which contributes to debunking the prevalent myths about educated- professional women in a Bangladeshi “conservative” society that they must choose between professional success and family life. I wish Dr. Sabrina the greatest success in her future endeavors.”

“Mentorship Program for Underepresented Psychology Students is a platform for Bangladeshi Psychology graduates to prepare for higher studies abroad, specifically in North America, led by Dr. Sabrina Shajeen Alam. As a mentee of this group, I believe that this program not only assists the potential candidates in a group by supporting them with knowledge about how to make a CV, write Emails to potential supervisors, and make a Statement of Purpose but also it helps the mentees individually by providing support to their urgent time concerning higher studies.

One of the greatest strengths of my respected Mentor is that she is really mentee oriented. Moreover, Dr. Alam always encourages and motivates the candidates to reach their higher study destination, which is very important for this journey.”

“I always express my heartfelt appreciation for this outstanding mentorship program. The Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Psychology Students has been invaluable in helping me and my fellow PhD candidates pursue our dreams of higher degrees abroad.

I am particularly grateful for Dr. Alam’s one-on-one guidance besides the group-meetings. Her expertise and dedication have provided us with helpful guidelines, empowering us to navigate the complexities of pursuing higher degrees abroad with confidence. This mentorship program has gone beyond just providing guidelines—it has been a source of inspiration for achieving something great. Personally, I feel that this program would inspire numerous Bangladeshi psychology scholars to dream bigger and reach farther than anyone ever thought possible. The mentorship program has been a true gift for Bangladeshi psychology scholars at this moment, and I am grateful for the impact Dr. Alam have had on our PhD journey. I am thankful to Dr. Alam for being a mentor and a source of inspiration.”

“Dr. Sabrina Shajeen Alam has my sincerest appreciation for all her guidance and support during this application process. Her quick responses to my urgent emails and messages have been incredibly helpful, especially when I've had pressing questions or needed advice on next steps.

The way she walked me through how to approach professors and what to say once they've responded has been invaluable. I've felt so much more confident reaching out and communicating with them because of her step-by-step instructions and advice. She’s made what can be an intimidating process feel very manageable.

On top of all her practical guidance, I'm also grateful for her unwaveringly positive attitude and willingness to help. Even when I know she had a lot on her plate, she made time for my questions and concerns. Her upbeat, can-do approach has kept me motivated through the challenges of applying. She puts a lot of effort in her mentorship by arranging monthly workshops and update meetings. I thank her for being such an amazing resource and for always being in my corner!”

“My sincere appreciation to Dr. Alam for her invaluable mentorship program for Psychology students. Herguidance greatly impacted my personal and professional growth. Her insights helped me navigate challenges and seize opportunities, especially giving advice on CV writing and emailing professors. Dr. Alam’s thoughtful approach equipped me with valuable skills for my career. Her mentorship boosted my knowledge, skills, and confidence. Reflecting on the program fills me with a sense of accomplishment and excitement for the future. Her contributions have been pivotal, and I'm truly grateful. Best wishes for Dr. Alam continued success and fulfillment.”