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Inspiration

Studying with others is beneficial since it motivates and inspires you. However, finding somebody to study with can be tough at times. This inspired us to develop an app for fostering academic success while also supporting mental health and creating community connections.

What it does

FOCUSFAM connects students and helps them succeed in their academic careers. It provides a platform for scheduling study sessions, finding study partners, along with assistance regarding various aspects of student life. Mental health is also a crucial component of the application. FOCUSFAM aids students who are struggling, making sure their wellness is prioritized alongside learning.

How we built it

Key features of this app: Students are required to verify their school email address to ensure a secure community. They will be asked about their education level and field of study. Next, they can select the subject or course they want to focus on, along with preferences for location, preferred time, date, and the size of the study group. The system stores preferences and automatically finds the best match for group study sessions. There is a built-in chatbot for students who are unsure about their choices. For instance, if they need help with a specific subject, the chatbot can suggest peers studying the same topic and provide details like available days, times, and locations. If in-person meetings are not suitable, there’s an option for virtual study sessions, where students can connect via text, voice calls, or online meetings. It includes a Group Music Listening feature to allow users to enjoy music together while studying. Support is offered to students who may be facing issues with their mental health, ensuring that wellness is prioritized alongside academic success. Students have the option to turn their notifications on, in order to receive alerts, reminders and suggestions.

Challenges we ran into

Making the app user friendly as well as ensuring safety, i.e it is used by authenticated students and their information is secured. Ensuring the AI Chatbot is able to understand the situation of each student user and provide the best available solutions. Making sure that the mental health section remains anonymous so that students can share/talk freely.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Successfully allowing peers to connect and help each other by developing matchmaking algorithms using AI. Sometimes, academics can become overwhelming, recognizing that mental health is an important aspect and something not to be overlooked. We made sure that our app helps students manage both their academic responsibilities and personal well-being.

What we learned

Using frontend technologies in a span of 2 hours! For most of us, it was our first time participating in a hackathon. We recognized each other’s skills and came together to work as a team.

What's next for FOCUSFAM

Our next step is to implement a tutoring service. Anyone that has knowledge of the subject can volunteer to teach the students on a particular date and time. Students that want to study the subject can register themselves.

Built With

• adobe-illustrator
• figma
• plugins