"What we're trying to do is build a genuine solution that solves the problem of social isolation while also having a sound business model. We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel; we’re trying to change the model.” - Brett '26 A recent Gallup survey found that one in four people worldwide feel lonely, with the highest rates reported among young adults ages 19-29. Could a back-to-basics social media approach like the original Facebook help this group feel more connected? unhpaulcollege student Brett Schultz '26 is hoping so as he works to launch his social media and e-commerce platform, College Connector. According to Schultz, these statistics, coupled with the stresses some students feel from being away from home and the lingering social impacts of COVID-19, enhance the urgency to improve student engagement. Read more about Brett's new social media platform at the link in bio. #ThisIsUNH #socialmedia #StudentResearch #UNHPaulCollege #StudentLife #entrepreneurship