If I could design any application I wanted, it would have to be in the spirit of study abroad and Semester at Sea. There are already tons of travel apps out there, but this would be the ultimate travel app for college students. This would be a one-stop travel app geared towards helping students study abroad and save money while traveling. One section of it would be able to list all the various study abroad programs that you can receive credit for from your school. You would be able to filter these programs based on time of year, length, sponsor and location. Each program would also have reviews and advice given by student alumni. There would also be another section that lists all the scholarships applicable to you. Again, you would be able to filter these scholarships based on the sponsor, the difficulty of the scholarship and the amount awarded by the scholarship.
There would be a section of the app devoted to the traveling part of study abroad. Students could shop for cheap airfare, trains and buses all around the world. You would be able to buy your tickets directly from the app. While abroad, the app would have a guide book section for every country. In the guide book section, you could tell the app what you wanted to do (for example, go out to eat) and how much you want to spend (for example, less than $10). You can also specify the maximum distance you're willing to travel for this activity (for example, within 10 miles). Once you've specified everything, the guide book comes up with all of the applicable restaurants, etc., along with reviews from travel critics and users alike. After the student experiences the restaurant, they can immediately leave their own review for other students to look at.
This application is my dream application to help students get the most from their study abroad experience. I think that everyone should study abroad, since it is such a unique opportunity. My travel application geared directly towards college students would be the ultimate one-stop resource for traveling students!
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