Simplifying off-campus housing for international students, one nest at a time.
NestQuest is an innovative platform designed to alleviate the stress and uncertainty of finding safe, reliable off-campus housing for students navigating the challenges from thousands of miles away.
As four international students who experienced firsthand the hurdles of securing housing from 8,000 miles away, we understand the challenges of finding safe, reliable, and authentic living spaces. Our shared struggles inspired NestQuest—a mission-driven project to transform the off-campus housing search experience for students like us.
NestQuest provides a comprehensive solution for off-campus housing discovery:
- Authentic Listings: Aggregates verified and transparent housing options
- Safety First: Prioritizes secure and reliable living spaces
- Student-Focused: Accepts only .edu profiles with verification
- AI-Powered Support: Interactive AI chatbot for enhanced user assistance
- Real-Time Communication: Instant messaging capabilities for seamless interaction
- Personalized Experience: Customized profiles tailored to individual needs
- Next.js - Efficient app routing and dynamic page rendering
- TypeScript - Type-safe development
- Tailwind CSS - Responsive and intuitive UI design
- MongoDB - Flexible and scalable database
- Prisma - Database ORM for efficient data management
- NextAuth - Secure user authentication
- Serverless Architecture - Scalable and cost-effective deployment
- OpenAI API - AI chatbot and natural language processing
- Pusher API - Real-time messaging and updates
- Cloudinary - Image uploads and optimization
- AI Implementation Proficiency: Gained hands-on experience integrating AI solutions into real-world applications
- Complex System Architecture: Mastered the art of designing systems that seamlessly integrate various technologies
- User Experience Design: Developed skills in creating student-focused, intuitive interfaces
We welcome contributions from the community! Please read our contributing guidelines and feel free to submit issues and pull requests.
NestQuest is more than a platform; it's a commitment to making the off-campus housing experience a positive and empowering one for students around the globe.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.