MyU: New App in Kuwait Enhances Student Experience

Meet Bader Alessa. The 26-year old from Kuwait is revolutionizing the student experience in the GCC, and he’s doing it one smart phone at a time.

Bader is the founder of MyU, a free smartphone application that allows students to connect with each another and with Professors within their University. Students, clubs, and organizations who register onto the application can post about social events or academic matters, and share the news in a Facebook-style feed with other students. Professors who download the application can create virtual “classroom” groups, where they can also share updates with their students, including readings, exam grades, and even respond to questions posted by students. MyU has currently hit universities in Kuwait and has won several awards. It is set to expand to other universities in Kuwait and beyond.

This is an exciting application! How did the idea come to you?

I completed my undergraduate studies in the United States, and by the time I returned to Kuwait in 2011, I noticed that a revolution was taking place in social media and mobile communications. Being nostalgic for my days as a student and interested in the tech world, I immediately wanted to become part of this tech revolution and create something to help enhance the student experience in Kuwait.

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MyU: New App in Kuwait Enhances Student Experience