Inspiration
Hearing transfer and exchange students struggle with submitting syllabi for credit evaluation was my key inspiration. The existing system within the student portal is difficult to navigate, creating unnecessary stress and uncertainty for students during a critical phase of their academic journey.
What it does
SyllabusBridge revolutionizes the credit evaluation process by introducing transparency and user-friendliness. It provides a clear, intuitive platform for students to submit their syllabi and track the status of their evaluations, replacing the confusing and outdated system currently in place.
How we built it
The application was built primarily with JavaScript, utilizing the modern and robust Ant Design 5.0 component library to ensure a clean and professional user interface.
Challenges we ran into
As a first-time hacker, the journey was a series of learning experiences. My main technical struggle was getting the PDF upload functionality to work correctly. Furthermore, my initial lack of advanced UI/UX skills was a challenge, but was significantly improved by the use of the Ant Design framework.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
I'm incredibly proud to have built a functional and valuable prototype as "one-man army." Completing this project for my first hackathon is an accomplishment I will always cherish.
What we learned
The Sparks! classes were an great resource, providing the foundational knowledge in applied development that directly contributed to my success in this hackathon. This experience was a massive leap in practical coding, problem-solving, and project execution.
What's next for SyllabusBridge
1)Building a Centralized Syllabus Database: Aggregating all approved syllabi into a searchable dataset. This will be an invaluable resource for transfer and exchange students to plan their studies before committing to a program or transferring to BU. 2)Introducing a Professor Role: Transforming SyllabusBridge into a tool for faculty. Professors could use the platform as references, aiding in the creation and continuous improvement of their own course syllabi.
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