# Student App-Building Programs 'Xamarin for Students' Helps Students Develop Amazing Apps By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-series-ii References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/rolls-royce-project-cullinan-mule/36911/) & [press.rolls-roycemotorcars](https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/rolls-royce-motor-cars-pressclub/pressDetail.html?title=project-cullinan-begins-development-programme-as-engineering-mule-appears-in-public&outputChannelId=4&id=T0211663EN&left_menu_item=node__5183) Xamarin for Students is a package that helps students to sharpen their [app development skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deployjet), experiment, improve and ultimately acquire the [mobile skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossplatform-development) that are so in-demand in the job market these days -- all free of charge. The package was initialized in fall of 2014, but has now been expanded to include support for Visual Studio, opening up new opportunities for budding app-makers. Xamarin for Students is doled out on an application basis, with all students currently enrolled in a degree or diploma course in high school, college or university able to apply and stake their claim. This program is based on the C# language programming language, and is designed to cultivate the [next generation of C# developers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-education). Students interested in programming will surely appreciate the ability to publish awesome mobile experiences and apps. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Student App-building Programs:** Creating more free or affordable student app-building programs to prepare the future app market innovators. - **C# Programming Education:** Expanding C# programming courses or curriculums in schools and universities to meet the high demand for C# developers in the app market. - **Mobile Skills Acquisition:** Developing more opportunities for students to improve their mobile skills and acquire experience that is attractive to employers in the job market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Creating app-building and C# programming courses or programs in the education industry. - **Mobile App Development:** Developing innovative mobile apps by leveraging students' programming skills and creativity in the mobile app development industry. - **Technology:** Investing in innovative technologies that support app development education and make it more accessible for students in the tech industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [College Gaming Discounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netease-games.md) - [Back-to-School AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-student-packs.md) - [Inclusive Gaming Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-amplify.md) - [Increased AI Accessibility Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatgpt-plus-is-free.md) - [Student-Targeted Delivery Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/college-student-membership-program.md) - [Student Achievement Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamyuni.md) - [Student Network Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studeen.md) - [Educational Graphic Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-for-campus.md) - [Connective Student Grad Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devgrads.md)