CALLING ALL UH MĀNOA UNDERGRADS!
WANT TO SHARE YOUR PASSION AND WIN $300?!
Get ready for the Major Shoutouts Contest!
We need YOUR HELP to show prospective and incoming students what’s awesome about your undergraduate major!
Here’s the Mission:
Create a VIDEO that is 60 seconds or less about your undergraduate major.
Make it Informative, Creative, Fun, and Engaging!
The Reward:
$300 for EACH winning entry per major!
Who Can Enter:
- You must be a current UH Mānoa student in good standing.
- The video must be about YOUR OWN undergraduate major.
- (Sorry, grad students can only submit if they were an undergraduate in that major at UH Mānoa).
Key Requirements (Read Carefully!):
- Video must be 60 seconds or less.
- Submission in specific formats:
- The recommended video format is .MP4
- The recommended aspect ratio is 9:16
- The recommended resolution is 1080×1920
- You must own all content and allow the university to use the video – NO copyrighted material!
- Submit videos to: https://go.hawaii.edu/xL8 by May 30, 2025.
Tips for Effective Videos
Planning & Content:
- Keep it Concise: Stick to the 60-second limit.
- Show, Don’t Just Tell: Use visuals to illustrate your points.
- Be Authentic: Share your personal experiences and passion.
- Highlight Key Aspects: Focus on unique opportunities, research, or career paths.
- Structure your video: Intro -> Main Content -> Outro
- Plan: Write out your script. Use short sentences.
Production Quality:
- Keep it Interesting: Make each video scene no longer than 8 seconds. Use close-ups, medium shots, & wide angles.
- Good Lighting: Ensure your video is well-lit.
- Clear Audio: Use a microphone or record in a quiet environment.
- Stable Footage: Use a tripod or stable surface.
- Engaging Visuals: Incorporate relevant images, graphics, or B-roll footage.
- Copyright Free Music: Optional, but if used ensure that it is copyright free.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I submit a video longer than 60 seconds?
A: No, videos exceeding 60 seconds will be disqualified.
Q: Can I use music in my video?
A: Yes, but ensure you have the rights to use the music. Royalty-free music is recommended.
Q: What are the judging criteria?
A: Videos will be judged on content, creativity, clarity, and overall impact.
Q: Can I submit more than one video?
A: Yes.
Q: If I have multiple majors, can I submit a video for each of my majors?
A: Yes.
Q: If I am a graduate student, can I submit a video?
A: Yes, but only if you were an undergraduate student in that major at UH Mānoa.
Q: Can students work together on a single video?
A: Yes! Keep in mind that you will share the prize money.
Q: Must the student submitters be seen on camera?
A: No. You can show others on camera, but make sure they have given you approval to film them.
Q: Where can I borrow equipment?
A: Hamilton Library has loanable technology devices. To learn more, go to https://manoa.hawaii.edu/library/devices/
Q: When will the winners be announced?
A: Winners will be notified via email in early June 2025.
Sample Videos
Need some inspiration? Check out these sample videos:
Listen to the Podcast:
Prompts to Get You Started?
- Why did you choose this major?
- Why does this major matter? What makes it important for the greater good?
- What’s something most people don’t know about this major? Why do you think this is good for prospective students to know?
- What’s your favorite class, and why?
- What’s a valuable experience or lesson you’ve gained from being in this major?
- What’s a unique experience this major provided for you? Did you get to travel? Do special research? Participate in a major event?
- What activities do you do or try in this major?
- How does this set you up for the future? Are there internships, hands-on learning, cutting edge tech?
- What careers can potentially come out of this major?
Don’t Miss Out!
DEADLINE: May 30, 2025
Go to https://go.hawaii.edu/xL8 to submit your video.
Ready to Shout Out Your Major?
Show the world why YOUR major is the BEST!
Questions? Contact Dr. Amy Hubbard, aebesu@hawaii.edu, 808-956-6231