Introduction

• Background: The Internet has transformed social relationships, but traditional campus interactions remain inflexible.
• Problem: International students face cultural shock, loneliness and emotional marginalization.
• Platform development: Platform website using Vue.js, Node.js, and phpstudy.
• Goals: Improve psychosocial adaptation and enable sustainable value creation.
• Profit: Advertising, subscription service.

Business Section

Business: Market Analysis

Market Background

• Social networking is a main way for students to connect.
• Existing platforms (WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.) lack campus-specific features.
• Dedicated campus dating platforms have strong market potential.

Case Study: "Summer"

• Launched by Peking & Tsinghua University students in 2017.
• Profit: Subscriptions (VIP features), Ads & Brand Collaborations, Virtual Items & Value-added Services.

Market Context & Demand

• 6M+ international students globally, growing 5% annually.

Business: Service

Social Networking & Matching

• Match students by interests, school, and location.
• Help relieve loneliness through shared hobbies.

Community Engagement

• Share experiences on courses & activities.
• Create & join activities.
• Connect with similar-interest students.
• Study, travel, and language groups.
• Celebrate festivals & traditions.

Campus Life Services

• Activity: Students-led event listings.
• Resource Sharing: Textbooks, internships, and notes.
• Targeted Ads: Promos for student services & brands.
• University Collaboration: Support for new students.

Business: Target Population

Key Needs of International Students

• Social Connections: Meet peers, ease loneliness.
• Cultural Integration: Adapt to local culture & improve language.
• Academic Support: Access study resources & guidance.
• Career Development: Explore job opportunities & networking.

Target Market Background

• Ireland attracts many international students due to English-medium education.
• 40,400 international students in 2023/24 (51.7% undergraduates, 48.3% postgraduates).
• Main origins: India, USA, China.
• Students face loneliness, cultural adaptation challenges.

Technology Section

Technology: Functionality

Dating Functionality

• Back-end: API for friends list, appointment requests (send, confirm, reject)
• Back-end: Database to store user & friends' data
• Front-end: UI for friends list & appointment scheduling

Personal Center – Dating List

• Back-end: API for dating history (sent & received requests)
• Front-end: UI to view appointment history

Community Forum

• Back-end: API for posts, comments, post lists
• Back-end: Database for post & comment storage
• Front-end: UI for posting, commenting, viewing posts

Ethical Impact

Ethical Impact: Relieve loneliness

Low-Stress Social Interactions

• Online connections help introverted or socially anxious students gradually adapt to socialization.
• Anonymous matching reduces fear of judgment, allowing safe self-expression.

Sense of Belonging in Virtual Communities

• Students find like-minded groups using interest tags, fulfilling the need for social identification.
• Online forums allow marginalized groups to express themselves freely, reducing loneliness by 19%.

Impact on College Life & International Students

• Freshmen and international students struggle to assimilate and may feel isolated.
• Campus dating services offer efficient, timely emotional support, especially for those uncomfortable with face-to-face interactions.

Ethical Impact: Expand your social, encourage multiculturalism and inclusion

Overcoming Social Barriers

• Traditional social circles (roommates, classmates) may create an "information cocoon".
• Interest-based forums & events leverage "weak connection advantage", fostering diverse interactions & new opportunities.
• Introverts can build social influence through content creation.

Encouraging Multicultural Exchange & Inclusion

• Connects students from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding & acceptance.
• Promotes global perspectives by exposing students to varied lifestyles & beliefs.
• Strengthens intercultural communication & appreciation, making campuses more inclusive.

Demo Video

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