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AgentX Navigator: Empowering International Students

Enea Nushi, Team Lead & Developer

Computer Science, Junior

@ "One App. Global Support."

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Problem: Challenges for International Students

Information Overload

Scattered, outdated info on scholarships, jobs, health insurance

New Environment Struggles

Overwhelm with visas, academics, finances

Lack of Engagement

Generic resources lack personal connection

Mental Health Barriers

Loneliness, stress, cultural shock

Career Challenges

Tough to break into foreign job markets

@ "When resources are scattered, opportunities get missed!"
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Opportunity: Rising Demand for Student Support

Growing Market

  • 1,057,188 international students in the U.S. (2022/23, +12% growth)
  • 1,331 at UML (9.6% of enrollment)
1,057M+ U.S. Students
1,331 UML Students

Key Challenges

  • Resource gaps in student support
  • Cultural shock and adaptation
  • Mental health struggles

AgentX's Potential

  • 24/7 AI-powered support system
  • Personalized assistance for each student
  • Scalable solution for UML and beyond
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Solution: AgentX – Your AI Companion

Centralized Access

  • One-stop app for all needs
  • Real-time updates
  • Document management

AI-Powered Support

  • 24/7 AI assistance
  • Advanced AI backup
  • Multilingual support
24/7 Available

Engaging Companion

  • 3D AI interface
  • Personalized interaction
  • Emotional intelligence

AgentX AI

Online

Hello! I'm your AI assistant. How can I help you today?

10:30 AM

I need help with scholarships

10:31 AM

I can help you find scholarships! Would you like to:

10:31 AM

I'd like to talk on the phone

10:32 AM

I'd be happy to speak with you! Just click the phone icon below to start our conversation.

10:32 AM

Support at your fingertips

24/7 AI assistance whenever you need it

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Resources & Funding Request

Total Request: $5,000

Hardware Upgrade

$3,200 - MacBook Pro M4 Max

Essential for mobile app development, AI integration, and 3D rendering

Current Limitations

MacBook Air (8GB RAM)

Frequent crashes during development, AI integration, and 3D rendering

AI Tools & API Access

$600 - OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Meshy

Powering core features

Software Subscriptions

$400 - Figma, Firebase, Adobe

Development & design tools

Server & Infrastructure

$500 - Hosting & security

Reliable platform foundation

Contingency

$300 - Emergency fund

For unexpected needs

Development Roadmap

Summer 2025

Complete core development

Build AI phone agent & integrate feedback

Fall 2025

Launch UML pilot

Gather user data & collect testimonials

Winter 2025 - Spring 2026

Refine features & add premium tools

Begin regional expansion

May 2026

Establish partnerships

Scale platform sustainably
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Business Model: Scaling AgentX

FREE TIER

UML Pilot

Target: UML international students
Goal: Test app, collect surveys
Price: Free during pilot phase
PRO TIER

Massachusetts Expansion

Target: All Massachusetts universities
Features: Enhanced career tools, premium support
Price: $4.99/month
PRO MAX TIER

Nationwide Rollout

Target: U.S. universities nationwide
Features: Full suite + advanced integrations
Price: $9.99/month
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Appendix: Supporting Information

Key References

  • UML International Student Stats (uml.edu)
  • Open Doors Report 2023 (opendoorsdata.org)
  • SAGE Journals: Cultural Adaptation (sagepub.com)
  • ICEF Monitor: Mental Health Survey (monitor.icef.com)

Additional Data

  • 51% of international students reconsider studying abroad due to costs (monitor.icef.com)
  • Backed by Gemini Deep Research, ChatGPT 4.5 Model Deep Research, and SuperGrok 3 Deep Research

Mentorship Request

  • Seeking mentor to connect with UML international student clubs
  • Goal: Conduct interviews for feedback on AgentX

A competitor analysis by the three AI-powered models shows that there is no existing application quite like AgentX—an all-in-one platform uniquely designed to support international students through an AI personal assistant, AI phone agent, and custom 3D companion, while centralizing key resources like internships, visas, and more

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Questions?

We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback!

enea_nushi@student.uml.edu

Thank you for your time!