Disha

Disha is a platform designed to connect aspiring Bangladeshi students with international mentors, helping to smoothen the journey toward higher education abroad. Our mission is to provide guidance, resources, and a supportive community for students seeking global opportunities.

Features

• Mentorship Matching: Connect Bangladeshi students with experienced international mentors.
• Resource Hub: Access curated guides, FAQs, and tips for applications, scholarships, and interviews.
• Community Support: Join forums and discussion groups to share experiences and advice.
• Progress Tracking: Tools for students to track their university application journey.
• Secure & Private: All data is handled securely, respecting user privacy.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: TypeScript, React
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: PostgreSQL (PLpgSQL)
• Other: Various supporting libraries and frameworks

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mosharaf6/Disha.git
   cd Disha

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Copy .env.example to .env and fill in the required values.

4. Run the application:

   npm start

Contributing

We welcome contributions from everyone! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any suggestions, bug fixes, or feature requests.

1. Fork the repo
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/my-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add some feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/my-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.