Because I am the first in my family to go to college, I feel
What if instead, you could feel empowered and in control?
Discover how to start a business and make a difference.
Through this challenge, you will answer this key question:
How might we help first-generation students improve their mental wellness in order to manage the stresses of college life?
We believe in the power of your ideas and your ability to solve real problems.
First generation students may find it difficult to feel included socially and academically due to different cultures of home and college. Join over 15,000 youth to help find solutions and BUILD a better future for all.
Types of Solutions
Product
A product is anything you make and sell
Service
A service is providing help to fill a need
Campaign
A campaign is an action to achieve a political or social goal
Your Idea Here
How This Challenge Works
Empathize
Walk in your client's shoes
Define
State your client's needs and problems
Ideate
Dream up solutions to your client's challenge
Prototype
Make a model of your solution to show
Test
Try out your solution with others
Pitch
Present your idea for cash prizes and bragging rights
Are you ready to BUILD?
Get your tools!
WHAT WILL YOU BUILD?
Now is the time!
We need you more than ever because your ideas and inventions will create the future.