MonSTAR is a digital platform where Monash University students can come together and share their experiences in subjects they've completed, backed by comprehensive SETU data spanning years of student feedback.
Here's what makes MonSTAR special:
- Student-Centered Community: Real experiences from real students about Monash units
- Comprehensive SETU Database: Complete historical data up until Semester 1 of 2025
- Modern Tech Stack: Built with Angular, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB
Making academic decisions easier through student experiences and data.
MonSTAR addresses the challenge many Monash students face: choosing subjects without reliable peer insights. By combining student-generated reviews with historical SETU results, we provide a comprehensive view of what to expect from any unit.
The platform serves as both a community hub where students can share their honest experiences and a data repository where evidence-based decisions can be made about course selections.
MonSTAR is developed by the WIRED Projects Team at Monash University, a group of passionate students building solutions for fellow students. We believe in the power of shared knowledge and community-driven platforms.
Special thanks to Sai Kumar Murali Krishnan for contributing the monash-handbook-scraper and unit-outcome-miner, which provides crucial unit and SETU information for our database.
Our tech stack focuses on reliability, scalability, and developer experience:
- Backend: Node.js with Express
- Database: MongoDB
- Frontend: Angular (v18.2.14)
- Cloud Storage: Cloudinary
- Deployment: Akamai
Want to see MonSTAR in action? Check out our live deployment at monstar.wired.org.au!
Experience the platform firsthand and see how Monash students are sharing their academic experiences.
We welcome contributions from the Monash community! Whether you're fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation, your help makes MonSTAR better for everyone.
Ready to get involved? Check out our Contribution Guide for detailed setup instructions, development workflow, and contribution guidelines.
Have questions, suggestions, or want to contribute? We'd love to hear from you!
Contact: [email protected]
Found a bug or have a feature request? Open an issue and let's discuss it!
Built with ❤️ by students, for students at Monash University.