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The Book Swap Fix!


Solution: Book Swap

A Campus-Only, Student-Powered Book Exchange App



💡 What is Book Swap?

Book Swap is a dedicated platform built by students, for students , designed to make textbook sharing simple, sustainable, and stress-free.

Instead of wasting time and money looking for books, students now have one go-to space to connect and exchange with ease. 


How It Works :

FeatureDescription
🔍 Smart Search    Find books by course code, title, or program — no more guessing!
💬 In-App Chat    Chat with sellers instantly and safely within the app.
📍 Location Filter    Find nearby deals on your own campus — fast and convenient!
📸 Easy Listings    Snap, post, and list your books in seconds with condition & price.
🏫 Campus-Only Access    Only verified university users — for safer, trusted exchanges.
🌱 Sustainable Impact    Reduce textbook waste and give used books a second life!


Why It Matters ?

By creating a centralized, easy-to-use system tailored specifically to our university, Book Swap helps students:

  • 💰 Save money

  • 🌍 Support sustainability

  • 🤝 Build a stronger campus community

So whether you’re clearing shelf space or stocking up for the new semester, Book Swap has your back.




Time (min:sec)Evidence


2:35"I would love a book search engine... like based on course code. And a chat feature would be super helpful too." → "Book engine search, chat features"


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