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@@ -16,7 +16,11 @@ in the physical world.
     be done via `forum <https://forum.beagleboard.org/>`_ as well and must be open for everyone to access. **No 
     direct messages should be sent to mentors or community members until unless there is a private matter.**
 
-All the projects have colorful badges for making your choice easier,
+
+.. admonition:: How to participate?
+
+   Students are expeced to go through the list of ideas below, and check out the corresponding forum link for additional
+   discussions around the idea.
 
 .. table::