Campus-Scale SkillShare Platform

The Problem: You know how we all have that one friend who's a coding whiz, or another who's a pro at making killer presentations, or maybe someone who's a beast at video editing? The problem is, there's no easy way to find them when you actually need their help. You end up either paying a bomb for outside services or just giving up on a project because you can't find the right person. This leads to so many missed opportunities. Our campus is full of talent, but it's all scattered.

The Solution: Imagine an app just for our university called "UniSkill." It's like our own private marketplace. You can create a profile listing your skills—like "Python programming for projects," "graphic design for club events," or "tutor for ECE subjects." If you need something, you can just search for it. Need someone to help with a logo for your startup idea? Just search "logo design" and find a fellow student who can do it for a reasonable rate. The app would have:

Skill Tags: So you can find exactly what you're looking for, fast.

Project Listings: You can post what you need and let people bid on it.

Ratings & Reviews: To make sure everyone is legit and to build trust.

Who Benefits:

Students with Skills: They can finally earn some extra pocket money and get real-world experience. It's like having a part-time job without ever leaving campus.

Students Needing Help: No more running around in circles. You get affordable, reliable help from someone you can trust, right here on campus.

The University: It makes our community stronger and helps us all learn from each other.

Why it Matters to Me: I’ve seen my friends and me struggle with this. We have great ideas but often lack one or two skills to bring them to life. This platform would not just be about money; it would be about helping each other out and making the most of the talent around us.

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Datla Surya October 16, 2025 at 7:43am

Clear Policy on Project Disputes: Inevitably, a project will go sideways (missed deadline, poor quality). Acknowledge this potential problem and suggest a simple, mediation-focused dispute resolution process. Perhaps a small, rotating committee of student council members or a designated staff advisor could be the final arbiter.
Shakamuri Sri Charan October 16, 2025 at 7:41am

Include an "In-Person/Remote" Filter: Since this is campus-based, the location matters. Add a filter for services that must be done in person (like photography or tutoring) versus those that can be done remotely (like coding or graphic design). This makes coordination much easier.
Bosetti Uday Sai Karthik October 16, 2025 at 7:39am

Address the "Network Effect" Challenge: A marketplace is useless without both buyers and sellers. How will you get the first 100 students to sign up and offer services? Suggest a launch strategy focused on key campus organizations (e.g., Student Government, Engineering Club, Arts Society) to seed the platform with both high-demand clients and high-quality providers.
Dishanth Pawar October 16, 2025 at 7:39am

Include an "In-Person/Remote" Filter: Since this is campus-based, the location matters. Add a filter for services that must be done in person (like photography or tutoring) versus those that can be done remotely (like coding or graphic design). This makes coordination much easier
Tejasvi Chowdhary October 16, 2025 at 7:37am

Need for an Onboarding/Verification Step: Address the "legit" factor upfront. How do you ensure the person offering a service actually has the skill? Suggest a simple, quick Skill Verification process, like linking to a portfolio, submitting a past project, or having a professor/club advisor verify a high-level skill on their profile.
Prahaas kilaru October 16, 2025 at 7:37am

Gamification and Profile Tiers: To encourage usage and high-quality work, consider gamification. Introduce "Skill Badges" (e.g., "Top Rated Designer," "5-Star Python Pro," "Verified Tutor") and Profile Tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) based on the number of completed projects, high ratings, and positive reviews.
Jisha mahajan October 16, 2025 at 7:34am

Define and Encourage "Micro-Tasks": Emphasize the listing of small, low-commitment tasks. For example, "15-minute consultation on my Java error," "Proofread a 5-page essay," or "Teach me how to use the campus 3D printer." This lowers the barrier to entry for both clients and skilled students.
Pranay Goud October 16, 2025 at 7:25am

omplete and satisfactory," protecting both parties.
* Incorporate Faculty/Staff Use Cases: Think beyond students. Could the platform also allow faculty to post small, paid research assistant or technical writing tasks? This would give students higher-value, more professional experience and potentially offer a sustainable revenue stream for the app later (e.g., a small transaction fee on faculty-posted jobs).
Tanush Reddy October 16, 2025 at 7:24am

Address Payment Security and Escrow: To truly build trust, you must mention how money is handled. Suggest implementing a simple in-app escrow system. The person needing the service pays the agreed-upon fee into UniSkill when the project starts. This fee is only released to the service provider after the "client" marks the project as "complete and satisfactory," protecting both parties.
Divija Goel October 16, 2025 at 7:21am

Refine the "Bidding" Mechanism: Instead of traditional "bidding," which can sometimes favor the lowest price and undervalue skills, consider a "Propose a Project" model. The person needing the service defines the scope and suggests a reasonable flat fee or hourly range upfront. Skilled students then apply with a short explanation of how they'll deliver, making the focus on quality and fit, not just a price war.

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