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UniCoin – A Campus Coin Economy

In most colleges, students do a lot of useful things like attending workshops, helping in events, recycling, or tutoring juniors. But usually, none of this is properly recognized, and people lose interest over time. What if there was a system that actually rewarded these efforts in a simple, fun way?

My idea is called UniCoin. It’s a digital coin system where students can earn coins for positive contributions on campus. For example, throwing waste into the right bin, volunteering at fests, attending skill sessions, or even helping fellow students with studies could all give UniCoins. These coins can then be used at the canteen for discounts, at the campus store for notebooks, or for things like printing and event passes.

Right now, the gap is that students only participate when they are forced to, or when there’s a certificate involved. UniCoin changes this by making even small actions valuable. It turns college life into a fun cycle where every good action has a reward.

The people who benefit are:

Students, because they get recognition and rewards.

The university, since overall participation increases.

The community, because habits like recycling and volunteering stay with students even after college.

I feel strongly about this because I’ve seen many students ignore things like recycling or skill-building workshops just because there’s no real incentive. UniCoin can make campus life more active, fair, and enjoyable for everyone.

Summary:

UniCoin is a digital reward system for campuses where students earn coins for positive actions like volunteering, recycling, or attending workshops. These coins can be redeemed at the canteen or for event passes, making campus life more rewarding, active, and fun.