Eagles Abroad is a website aimed at helping Boston College students navigate studying abroad. The site has received 55,000 page views and 1,500 unique visitors in one week.
With 501 users, Eagles Abroad is used by 41% of all students who go abroad each year at Boston College. The site receives 170 daily active users (DAUs).
Eagles Abroad was built using the following technologies:
- TypeScript: a typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript.
- Chakra UI: a simple, modular, and accessible component library that gives you all the building blocks you need to build your React applications.
- Next.js: a React framework that provides server-side rendering, automatic code splitting, and optimized performance.
- Supabase: an open-source Firebase alternative. It provides a suite of features such as authentication, real-time data, and serverless functions.
- PostgreSQL: an open-source relational database management system that uses and extends the SQL language.
- Google Authentication: a simple and easy-to-use authentication mechanism that allows users to log in with their Google credentials.
I chose these technologies because they provide a fast and scalable platform for building web applications with a modern and user-friendly interface.
Eagles Abroad provides the following features:
- A dashboard where students can view their profile and add social medias to easily connect with other students
- A search feature to browse programs by country or region
- Facts about all 181 universities supported
- A "Who's Going" section to display who is going abroad to any users that have authenticated their abroad acceptance
Eagles Abroad is a valuable resource for Boston College students who are studying abroad. With its modern interface and user-friendly features, it provides a platform for students to connect with one another and see who else is going abroad.