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Welcome Quest

Meet your school buddy, one day at a time

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Who it's for

New international students use it on arrival morning to find a current student buddy.

The one thing it nails

It helps a new student find a buddy for their first two weeks.

The twist

A two-week quest turns everyday school moments into easy ways to connect.

Build it for real at the hackathon

  1. Sketch the welcome, match, and quest screens
  2. Build sample buddy profiles with opt-in interests
  3. Add a two-week checklist with progress
  4. Test the prototype with classmates and revise

Where AI could fit

A small model could suggest opt-in matches from shared interests, with students confirming their choice.

What already exists

Buddy SystemMentoring platform connecting local and international students.UW-Eau Claire Buddy ProgramPairs new international students with continuing students.UTC International Buddy ProgramHelps international students adjust to a new country and culture.

Build this for real — Oct 24–25 at BHS

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