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What is Project Connect Forum? Project Connect Forum (PCF) is a student-focused platform founded by Andra that helps students strengthen their college applications by finding, creating, and showcasing meaningful extracurricular activities. PCF lets you explore opportunities, launch your own passion project using clear guides, and track everything in one organized dashboard. PCF website: https://projectconnectforum.com How does PCF help with my college applications? Colleges

On December 14 , NextGenEd hosted a Zoom meeting centered on student stories, identity, and the experiences that shape strong college applications. The session began with students introducing themselves and sharing their backgrounds. Many participants described the communities they come from, the cultures that have influenced them, and even showed their native languages in the chat and on screen. Students spoke about how their backgrounds have impacted their high school exper

The NextGenEd Austin team recently led a hands-on community initiative called Toys of Tomorrow , focused on bringing STEM learning to students who need it most while reducing waste in the process. Through a student-led workshop, our team designed and built 2,000 STEM toys using recycled materials that would have otherwise been thrown away. The workshop combined creativity, engineering thinking, and teamwork, turning everyday waste into meaningful learning tools. After the bu

On November 14 , NextGenEd hosted a live Zoom workshop featuring Austin entrepreneurs  who joined students to share practical, real-world advice on college and career growth. During the session, the speakers talked about how they got started, the challenges they faced early on, and what they wish they knew when they were in high school. They offered clear guidance students could apply right away, including how to build confidence, set goals, choose meaningful extracurriculars

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