7-Day Passionett Portfolio Sprint Winners
Next Batch Starting on 17th September, to join comment on this post.
Meet Hari
Coding / Web Development (Backend + Full-Stack)
Meet Adrika
Quantitative Finance (Exploration + Deliverable)
Connect with them on Passionett, explore opportunities and ask them on how to get started in their respective skills!
At Passionett, we all grow together!
Tool of the Month
Quizlet’s Smart Study Mode
Quizlet is here, a smart, fast, and interactive tool designed to supercharge your learning. Think of it as your flashcard maker, quiz generator, and revision coach rolled into one.
Why students will love it:
Think faster: Turn class notes into instant flashcards or practice quizzes.
Get creative: Use diagrams, images, and AI-generated tests to make studying less boring.
Stay focused: Track progress, see weak spots, and get spaced-repetition reminders.
Experiment boldly: From languages to engineering formulas, Quizlet adapts to any subject.
Pro Tip: Upload your lecture notes and let Quizlet auto-generate flashcards — then switch to “Test Mode” to quiz yourself just like a real exam.
Fun fact: Over 90% of students using Quizlet say they perform better in exams thanks to active recall and spaced practice.
Try it here: Quizlet
Your Resource Center
Build Your Portfolio
Your skills deserve more than just a line on your résumé. With Passionett, you can now create a portfolio that actually shows what you can do. Here’s how to get started:
Step 1 → Sign in at passionett.com
Sign up using your email and add your skill
Step 2 → Navigate to your Profile
Click on the right top corner on your name
Step 3 → Click on Edit Profile
Start filling in your details
Guide to Make Your Passionett Portfolio Shine
1. Bio/About me:
→ Write 2–3 lines that highlight who you are, what excites you, and what you’re looking for. Keep it clear, not fancy.
Example: “Second-year BBA student passionate about digital marketing and building brands through social media. Looking for real-world projects to grow my skills.”
2. Skills:
→ Pick 4–6 skills you actually want to use or grow. Balance technical (e.g., Python, Canva) with soft skills (e.g., communication, teamwork).
3. Social Media:
→ Add LinkedIn, GitHub, Behance, or any portfolio link. This helps recruiters and peers see your work beyond Passionett.
4. Current Location:
→ Mention your city. Makes it easier for orgs and peers to match with you.
5. Work Availability:
→ Be honest. If you can only do weekends, write that. Clarity avoids confusion later.
6. Hours Per Week
→ Estimate realistically (e.g., 5–8 hours). It shows commitment while keeping expectations clear.
💡 Pro Tip: Update your portfolio monthly. Even small wins (like a class project or volunteering) make your profile look active and serious.
Career Highlight of the Month
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Why this is exciting right now:
AI isn’t the “future” anymore, it’s happening now. From ChatGPT to self-driving cars, AI/ML is powering breakthroughs across industries: healthcare, finance, e-commerce, gaming, even agriculture. Companies like Google, OpenAI, Swiggy, and Tesla all rely on ML to stay ahead.
The best part? You don’t need a PhD in math to get started. Many students begin with Python and simple ML projects while in college, and build skills step by step.
How to explore it while still in college:
1️⃣ Learn the basics –
Understand what ML actually does: machines learning patterns from data.
Watch beginner-friendly YouTube series or Coursera courses.
Learn key terms like supervised vs unsupervised learning, regression, classification, and neural networks.
2️⃣ Build core skills –
Programming in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn).
Statistics & probability (mean, variance, distributions, hypothesis testing).
Understanding how algorithms “think” — decision trees, logistic regression, clustering, etc.
3️⃣ Get hands-on –
Train a spam filter with your Gmail dataset.
Build a movie recommendation system (using MovieLens dataset).
Try Kaggle competitions for real-world challenges.
4️⃣ Show it off –
Upload projects to GitHub (notebooks, code, datasets).
Create blog posts or LinkedIn writeups explaining your model in simple words.
Make a small portfolio site showing your ML journey.
5️⃣ Network & apply –
Join AI/ML clubs or hackathons in your college.
Connect with AI engineers on LinkedIn, ask for guidance.
Apply for research internships or data/ML roles in startups.
6️⃣ Keep growing –
Explore deep learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Read blogs like Towards Data Science or watch MIT OpenCourseWare ML lectures.
Stay updated on AI ethics, policy, and responsible AI practices.
TASK OF THE MONTH
🔎 #PassionettDAChallenge
Post on LinkedIn about one interesting dataset you’ve come across (it can be from Kaggle, government portals, sports stats, or even your college canteen sales).
👉 Share 1–2 insights you discovered by analyzing it — it could be a simple chart, a surprising trend, or a practical takeaway.
Tag @Passionett and use the hashtag #PassionettDAChallenge.
The top 3 posts will be invited to join Passionett’s Editorial Team for the next newsletter — working alongside us to craft stories, insights, and tools for thousands of students.
This is your chance to:
Learn by doing
Build your LinkedIn presence
Showcase your analytical thinking
Collaborate directly with Passionett’s core team
📅 Deadline: 25th September, 2025
We can’t wait to see your insights!
Projects have deadlines, don’t miss these out.
Apply To Top Projects
Are you a techie? Join them!
Michigan State University Student Collaboration Opportunity
Are you Delhi-Based, join them and get paid!
Join this USA Startup & upskill
& there are many waiting for you, sign up now at www.passionett.com
Ask us
Student Question Answered
Question: What should I focus on more — building a resume or building a portfolio?
Answer: Both matter, but they serve different purposes. A resume tells people what you’ve done. A portfolio shows them.
If you’re early in your career, focus on proof of work: side projects, case studies, designs, reports — anything that demonstrates your skills in action. Add those to your Passionett portfolio and share the highlights on LinkedIn.
Once you have visible work, updating your resume becomes easier — it’s no longer just bullet points, it’s backed by real evidence. In today’s market, portfolios often open doors that resumes alone can’t.
That’s it for this edition of Passionett Pulse.
Keep learning, keep building, and keep cheering each other on — your next big opportunity might be closer than you think. 🌟
Share your biggest takeaway from this newsletter on LinkedIn and tag us (#PassionettPulse), we will repost it— we might feature your quote in our next edition, along with your name and profile link. [Maybe a coffee from us too?]
— The Passionett Team