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 Darel, Celjie, Jeed, and Jenica - IT students As students embark on their academic journey, one of the most significant hurdles they face is finding reliable and accessible information about their university. For many, particularly freshmen, navigating the labyrinth of admissions processes, course requirements, policies, and even everyday campus operations can feel overwhelming. The frustration often stems from the fragmented and sometimes contradictory sources of information available to students. In interviews with IT students Darel, Celjie, Jeed, and Jenica, it became clear that a centralized and reliable source for university-related information is not just desirable—it’s essential. According to their experiences, existing information channels—whether online platforms, administrative offices, or even informal peer advice—tend to be inconsistent, unclear, and difficult to navigate. The pain point is clear: without a dependable, unified platform, students are left to piec...
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University Students During our first week of techno entrepreneurship research, we identified critical pain points affecting university students, with particular focus on 3rd year computer science students at USTP. Through our interviews, we found these students face unique challenges balancing intensive programming projects, algorithm coursework, and preparation for industry internships while navigating university administrative processes. Many spend hours waiting at administrative offices for simple queries related to course prerequisites, laboratory access, or scholarship requirements. They struggle with the university website where crucial information about specialized computing resources, software licenses, and department-specific deadlines is buried in technical jargon or complex navigation menus. These USTP computer science students reported receiving inconsistent answers about important matters like thesis registration procedures or computer laboratory scheduling, depending on w...