Uniwell

Inspiration

For some first-year students coming from high school, the transition involves not only a new school environment but also adapting to a new city or even a new country. It is normal to face challenges; however, not having timely access to support and resources can significantly affect their mental health and academic performance. This is also our inspiration for creating UniWell - an application designed to support students experiencing difficulties by offering immediate access to relevant resources, daily well-being check-ins, and a secure, anonymous platform through which they can seek assistance.

What it does

UniWell offers five main features: daily check-ins that track a student’s mood throughout the week and provide a weekly summary; a habit tracker that promotes healthy routines to support mental well-being; an anonymous chat box that allows students to share their thoughts without hesitation; and a location-based feature that connects students to nearby support services if they need in-person assistance.

How we built it

We built UniWell based on our own experiences as first-year students, using tools like Gemini to help generate, refine, and organize our code.

Challenges we ran into

Initially, we were confused about how to use Gemini because it was a completely new tool for all of us. We weren’t familiar with its interface, its capabilities, or the best ways to prompt it effectively. At first, even simple tasks felt overwhelming because we weren’t sure which features to use or how to structure our inputs. However, as we continued experimenting, exploring its functions, and learning from trial and error, we gradually became more confident. Over time, what started out as uncertainty turned into a better understanding of how Gemini works and how we can use it to support our project more efficiently.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

An accomplishment we are really proud of is how effectively we coordinated as a team to solve any challenges that came up. Whenever we faced an issue—big or small—we communicated openly, shared ideas, and supported each other until we found a solution. Our teamwork became one of our biggest strengths, and it helped us stay organized, motivated, and confident throughout the entire process. This collaboration not only made the work easier but also strengthened our trust and connection as a group.

What we learned

We also learned how to integrate AI into our project-building process. At first, it felt unfamiliar, but as we experimented, we discovered how AI could support brainstorming, planning, problem-solving, and even refining our final product. Understanding how to use AI as a tool—not to replace our work but to enhance it—became a valuable skill. It helped us work more efficiently, think more creatively, and approach challenges with new perspectives.

What's next for Uniwell

What’s next for Uniwell is continuing to grow and refine the app. This includes adding more features that support students’ mental health and wellness, gathering user feedback to understand what can be improved, and increasing our marketing efforts so more university students can discover and benefit from the app. Our goal is to keep evolving Uniwell based on real user needs and ensure it becomes an even more helpful and accessible resource.