Empowering Students, Fostering Sustainability
USwap is a cutting-edge platform designed to revolutionize resource sharing among UMass students. By facilitating the borrowing, sharing, and selling of essential items, USwap aims to create a more sustainable, cost-effective, and connected campus community.
- Verified Student Marketplace: Secure, UMass-exclusive environment.
- Multi-Modal Sharing: Borrow, lend, or sell items seamlessly.
- Sustainability Focus: Reduce waste and promote reuse.
- Intuitive UI: User-friendly interface built with Material UI.
- Secure Transactions: Integrated Stripe payments.
- Community Building: In-app messaging and review system.
- Frontend: Next.js, Material UI
- Backend: Node.js
- Authentication: Firebase with Google Auth
- Database: Firebase
- Payments: Stripe
USwap addresses the recurring needs of students for temporary-use items, from textbooks to furniture, by tapping into the collective resources of the student body. This innovative approach not only reduces costs and waste but also fosters a collaborative campus ecosystem.
- Economic: Significant cost savings for students.
- Environmental: Aligns with UMass's sustainability goals.
- Social: Strengthens campus community and connections.
- Educational: Enhances resource accessibility for all students.
USwap is more than an app—it's a movement towards a more resourceful, connected, and environmentally conscious campus. By reimagining how students access and share resources, we're laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and collaborative future in higher education.
We're seeking passionate developers, designers, and sustainability advocates to join our mission. If you're excited about creating impactful solutions for student communities, we'd love to hear from you!