By Pearl Natalia, Arushi Goel, Taylor DeVries

As students, we understand the challenges of studying alone. That's why we created BrainScape, a virtual space that fosters collaboration and enhances the learning experience. BrainScape is more than just a platform; it's a community where students can come together to study, share knowledge, and support each other.

"We found ourselves building our schedules around when professors were holding office hours, scouring the internet for people posting questions similar to what we found in practice sets, and even resorting to posting for help on Chegg. So, we decided to create a solution to a lack of resources online by optimising every single student's capabilities."

"Learning by teaching and collaborating is one of the most effective ways to immerse yourself in the content, and we wanted to incorporate this into our software. Productivity and motivation have been at an all-time low for a lot of students, and BrainScape is meant to target and actively combat this issue."

Create an Account: Begin by logging in with your name and choosing a password. Choose Your Program: Search for your program clusters. Our future goal is to make BrainScape catered to different universities and the programs they offer. Select Your Course: Get redirected to a selection of courses where you can join study rooms based on the subject you are studying. Start Collaborating: Interact with your peers, ask questions, and provide support. Our goal was to create study spaces where students can interact with each other at any hour of the day.

To-Do List: Stay organized with a built-in to-do list. Pomodoro Timer: Boost productivity with the Pomodoro technique. Study Environments: Choose study environments based on your mood. Chat Box: Post questions without unmuting your camera and mic.

"BrainScape eliminates the hassle of trying to find classmates’ contacts, waiting for responses on class forums, or struggling with questions alone. Instead, it’s a resource to get help in real-time and collaborate in a productive environment."

We welcome contributions! If you have ideas or want to improve BrainScape, feel free to submit a pull request. Let's make learning a collaborative and enjoyable experience for everyone!

Note: BrainScape is a continuously evolving project, and your feedback is invaluable. Thank you for joining us on this journey to enhance the way we learn!