Project Story / About the project

Inspiration

Sink or Swim was inspired by a dramatized version of the experiences that many CS students have when applying to jobs. Commonly, one will have to apply to multiple jobs before hearing anything back (even a rejection). Oftentimes, we will also be pressed for time, as we may have other goals or responsibilities that demand our attention, beyond just applying to jobs. In an effort to provide a somewhat cathartic release, we came up with the idea to gamify the job application process.

What it does

Sink or Swim is a game that presents you a computer-like interface where you complete different tasks (skill building via projects, interview prep, etc) to advance you toward your goal of getting a job offer before you graduate. At the same time, you must find time to work so that you can weather your expenses and no go into the red before you get that dream job.

How we built it

We built Sink or Swim using the Godot game engine and Codex for rapid prototyping.

Built With

• codex
• godot