When high schoolers go on college visits, they want to hear what it’s like from ACTUAL current students. That’s why we’re calling on YOU to share your un-scripted thoughts about UW Bothell. We’re asking students to submit videos of themselves recorded on their phones responding to several prompts (below). These selfie videos will be edited together into a supercut that will be shared with prospective students.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
RECORD SELFIE VIDEOS: Choose 2-3 prompts and record your response video(s).
Record yourself responding to all or as many as you like in one or more video clips.
LOVE MOST: What do you love the most about being a student at UW Bothell?
GOOD FIT: What made UW Bothell feel like a good fit for you?
CLASS / PROFESSORS: Tell us about a class or major you loved — or a professor who has been a mentor to you. Why is it/are they notable to you?
CAREER PREP: What are you involved with that will prepare you for a career and life after you graduate?
BELONGING: How did you find belonging at UW Bothell – be it a place or a community of people?
FINANCIAL AID: If you got a scholarship or other financial support, what kind of difference did that make for you?
FIRST-GEN: Are you a first-generation student? What does this mean for you and your family?
SUPPORT: How has UW Bothell helped you outside the classroom? What kind of support have you received (not just academically)?
SUSTAINABILITY: Have you been involved in sustainability projects? What does UW Bothell’s commitment to the environment mean to you?
BONUS: What would you tell someone who is thinking of attending UW Bothell?
BONUS: Is there anything else you’d like to share that wasn’t covered?
TIPS FOR RECORDING
Be concise (10-30 second clips are best). Longer stories or anecdotes likely won’t make the cut.
Repeat the question in your answer. For the question “What made UW Bothell feel like a good fit for you”, begin your answer with “UW Bothell is a good fit for me because…”
Avoid scripting your responses. It should feel like a natural conversation with a friend.
Hold phone in vertical orientation.
Head should be centered in the screen.
Face should be lit from the front so viewers can see you.
Wear whatever you’d typically wear to class – or UW Bothell Husky gear!
Record from campus, outdoors, your home study space, wherever you feel comfortable.
Find a quiet location. Avoid traffic noise, crowds, or areas with excessive winds. Pure silence is not necessary.
NEED HELP?
Please email Kenny Katz, UW Bothell Video Producer, at kkatz@uw.edu with any questions.
