Chase H. introduces his personal project, and shares advice with next year’s cohort.

I think that the personal project was a memorable experience, as it was a step up from previous projects like PYPX and LearningX. Despite the added stress of school work, the personal project allowed me to explore something I was interested in and gave me the opportunity to do something I wouldn’t normally do.​

For my personal project, I created an online physiotherapy app called RenewMotion. I wanted to use my firsthand experience to make the rehabilitation journey feel less overwhelming for others. With the intention of being a one-stop shop for all things physiotherapy, RenewMotion guides users through their rehab journey using its built-in AI model and free video library.

​The atmosphere in the large gym was electric, making all the sleepless nights and frustrations from my project feel worth it. It felt like my hard work was rewarded. Seeing so many students and parents come up to my booth to ask questions was very fulfilling. When I wasn’t presenting at my booth, I made sure to check out all of my classmate’s cool exhibits! I’m sure I can speak on behalf of the entire Grade 10 cohort when I say that the pizza break was a much-needed morale booster!

For next year’s Grade 9s, I recommend choosing something that you are truly passionate about, but also something that aligns with your future goals. The personal project is a potential point of conversation with your university interviewer. Having a personal project that aligns closely with your goals shows passion, drive, and commitment. The personal project is a long process, so it is crucial to present something that you will be proud of during the exhibition–something that you enjoy doing to avoid the project feeling like a chore. Remember, your parents will be invited to the exhibition!