DUtube - Video Ideas

Click the following links for ideas to help you develop
the content of your video, or give you a starting point.
This is YOUR story, so please tell it however it feels comfortable for you

Life at DU

What is life like at DU?
How do you show DU spirit?
Life at DU is …
"You’re a first year? Here's what you have to know…"
Why are you proud to be a DU student?
What do you love about DU?
What activities do you participate in that enrich your experience?

Alcohol on Campus

What do you know about DU’s Alcohol Policy?
What happens if you get busted in violation of the Alcohol Policy on campus?
What is “normal” alcohol use on campus at DU? Do you have friends that don’t drink? If so, why do they choose not to drink?
Why do you choose to drink or not drink?
What do you like about drinking? (What are the good things?) AND What are some not so good things about drinking?
How often do you drink & how much do you drink when/if you party?
What’s the party scene like at DU?
What resources are there on campus for students struggling with alcohol?

Diversity at DU

What does diversity mean to you, at DU?
What opportunities for connection are there at DU or in Denver?
How has your identity developed during your time at DU? Are you the same person you were in high school?
Why is learning about diversity important for DU students?
Have you had specific experiences at DU that have been transformational for you in understanding diversity issues at DU?
Have you had any discriminatory experiences at DU that have been hurtful? Think about how you felt and what helped you through your experience? Did you feel supported? Where did/do you go for support?
Race, culture, ethnicity and sexual identity violence happens frequently on college campuses, think about ways sharing your story, opinion, and experiences could be inspirational to other students.

Marijuana on Campus

How visible/prevalent is Marijuana on campus? How much is Marijuana a part of the DU culture?
If you smoke/use Marijuana, how often do you smoke/use?
What do you know about the Drug Policy at DU? What happens if you get busted on campus?
What do you like about Marijuana? AND What are some not so good things about Marijuana?
How often do your friends smoke/use Marijuana? If you use, how often do you use?
What experiences with Marijuana have you learned from?
What resources are there on campus for students struggling with drugs?
If you choose not to smoke or use drugs, why did you make that decision? What alternatives exist on campus to avoid drug use?

Gender Violence
(sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking)

Remember that your video can be anonymous, this means you don’t have to show your face or use your voice during your story if you don’t want to
Think about how you felt and what helped you through your experience?
If it was a friend of yours who experienced a form of gender violence at DU, how did that feel for you, what did you learn?
Gender violence happens very frequently on college campuses, think about ways sharing your story, opinion, and experiences could be inspirational to other survivors.
How can your story encourage DU community members to get involved and stand up against sexual violence?

Stress

What was your transition to DU like? How did you handle being away from friends and family?
How do you cope with stress?
What do you do to de-stress?
Think back to your first year in college, what piece of advice did you wish you had that you know now?
What have you learned over the years that has helped you manage yours stress?
Is college more stressful than you had anticipated? Why or why not?
What resources are there on campus for students having a hard time with stress, transitioning, relationships, anxiety, etc?