TreeHouse is an online sanctuary for students seeking solace from the isolating feelings of imposter syndrome. We've created a digital space where students can anonymously share and engage with one another's experiences across a variety of categories. From academic concerns to social anxieties, UBelong seeks to remind every student that they are not alone in their struggles and that their feelings are valid.

1. Anonymity: Users can converse and share their feelings without revealing their identities.
2. Categorized Discussions: Topics are organized into cards such as "Classes", "Relationships", "Social life", and "Jobs".
3. Interactive Sticky Notes: Each card contains floating sticky notes representing different discussions. Clicking a note will make others fade and present a discussion form.
4. Live Counters: Witness the number of peers sharing similar feelings in each category, reinforcing that you're not alone.
5. Chatbot Integration: Powered by OpenAI's state-of-the-art llm, our chatbot provides 1-on-1 support for users. This popup feature offers personalized engagement based on user preferences.

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Flask
• AI: OpenAI's llm API

Given the limited timeframe, TreeHouse currently functions as a proof of concept. As such, user data and interactions are hardcoded examples. Our vision for the full-fledged version includes:

• Relational Database: Integration with PostgreSQL or a similar platform to store user-specific information, preferences, and chatbot interactions.
• Personalized Chatbot Responses: Recognizing the diverse mental and emotional states of our users, we aim to offer chatbot communication styles tailored to individual needs, ranging from humorous and light-hearted to sincere and comforting.

We welcome and appreciate all contributions. If you have ideas or would like to help improve TreeHouse, please follow our Contribution Guidelines.

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported this project and to OpenAI for the API that powers our chatbot.

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Remember, you are not alone. At TreeHouse, we stand together. 🤝🏼🌍🎓