Western Illinois University VCS10 Video 1
The Transfer Year Experience: Don’t be a rookie
The intent of this video is to acknowledge to transfer students that, as a Residence Life department, we know that they
may have experience in other places; but we want transfer students to know the resources available here.
The scene – Joe is a transfer student who is too afraid to admit to Adam, a concerned upperclassman, that he could use
some help adjusting to life at his new university. Other students try to help along the way, but Joe is still determined to
handle things by himself. Let’s watch as Joe has a rough go at it alone.
Opening Scene: The Initial Run-In
Joe and Adam run into each other in their residence hall. Adam offers to help, but Joe refuses.
Adam: Hey, are you a first year student?
Joe: Does it look like I’m a first year? No, I’m a transfer, man.
Adam: Oh, dude. Let me show you around a little bit so you don’t make any of those rookie mistakes.
Joe: Yeah I’m cool...thanks man.
Adam: Just tryin to help you out man. Later, bro. Have fun.
Scene 2: It’s Cold and I’ve Gotta Run to Class
It’s cold out and Joe is literally running late for class all the way across campus. David can’t believe that Joe isn’t going to
take the bus.
David: What’s going on?
Joe: Late for class! Gotta go, sorry! Cold out!
ROOKIE MISTAKE!
David: Doesn’t he know that the bus comes every five minutes?
Scene 3: I Just Bought a Vacuum
Joe headed out to the local Wal-mart to buy an expensive vacuum for his room. Mollie is surprised to learn that Joe
doesn’t know what’s available at the hall desk.
Mollie: Hey dude, what are you doin?
Joe: What’s up? I got a vacuum from Walmart for $350. Check it.
Mollie: Three hundred and fifty??
Joe: Yeah. What’s up!
ROOKIE MISTAKE!
Mollie: I mean, there’s free vacuums at the desk, right?
Desk Assistant: Yeah.
Mollie: Can I rent a vacuum? I just need it for a couple minutes.
DA: Yeah, that’s fine.
Mollie: Thanks, I don’t know why he would have bought one, that’s so weird.
Scene 4: I Got Locked Out
Joe is locked out and doesn’t know what to do, so he tries to jimmy the lock with his ID. Craig offers a word of advice,
but Joe is too stubborn.
Joe: Shoot.
Craig: Dude, what are you doing?
Joe: I’m locked out.
ROOKIE MISTAKE!
Craig: Yeah, you just call the front desk for that.
Joe: Not now man, I’m in the zone.
Scene 5: I Don’t Know My Calculus
Joe seems to be making progress by asking people for help, but again shows his stubborn ways when he won’t take no
for an answer.
Joe: Hey man, do you know calculus?
Adam: Sorry dude, no.
Joe: Do you know calculus?
Mollie: No
Joe: Do you know calculus?
David: No.
ROOKIE MISTAKE!
David: But there’s a tutoring center downstairs in the basement.
Joe: Do you know calculus?
Jenny: Absolutely not.
Scene 6: I Gotta Stock Up
To Adam’s dismay, Joe tries to buy as much as he can at his hall’s Convenience Store because he doesn’t know the
hours...or how to budget his meal plan!
Joe: What do you think this’ll be man?
Adam: It’s going to be like 50 bucks, dude.
Joe: I gotta stock up, I’ll get one more Red Bull.
Adam: What are you talking about?
ROOKIE MISTAKE!
Adam: The C-Store is open late, it’s open until like 11:30. You don’t have to stock up at all man.
Scene 7: My Roommate Sleeps too Loudly
While David snores loudly, Joe decides too little too late to head to the library so he can study only to find out from
floormate Tenesia that the library is closed.
Joe: Can’t study!
Tenesia: Hey Joe, where are you going?
Joe: I’m going to the library, I can’t study in my room.
Tenesia: Dude, the library is closed.
ROOKIE MISTAKE!
Tenesia: But you could go to the study lounge.
Joe: I’ll go back to my room.
Final Scene: Show Me the Ropes!
Adam comes across a drained Joe and offers his help again.
Adam: Dude, what’s going on man?
Joe: Nothin, what’s up?
Adam: You just look really worn out.
Joe: Yeah, it’s been a couple of rough weeks.
Adam: Dude, I know you’re a transfer student...just let me show you around this place.
Joe: You’re right. I’ve made some rookie mistakes.
Adam: Alright man, let’s go alright?
Joe: Let’s go.
Western Illinois University VCS10 Video 2
The First Year Experience: The BEST Part About Living in the Residence Halls
The intent of this video is to create a personal connection with incoming first-year students and demonstrate the
positive qualities of living on-campus. Creating a strong bond between the student, his or her peers, and residence hall
is critical to second and third year retention rates. The goal of this video is to draw the first year student in to their new
“home” in the residence hall, so that they may continue to build strong connections throughout the year.
The scene – As a new student, you are entering the building to begin to be shown the most amazing thing about the
Residence Halls.
Jenny: Oh, hey guys hey welcome to the residence halls!
Adam: Dude, thanks for coming today, we got a lot to show you, it is awesome living on campus.
Everyone: Bantering back and forth about RESIDENCE HALLS!!
David: And we have to say is absolutely, by far, the desk.
Everyone: Turns to look at David, surprised by his statement. Then again begins to banter about what each believe is
the best part about living in the residence halls.
David: Ok Fine, let’s go in the door and talk about this. Come on, we’re going to go and be calm, cool, and just reflect a
bit. And we’ll just, yup… Ok, now that they are out of the way, I need to show you the best part about living on campus;
it’s the desk. The information desk is essential to any residence hall. It’s open twenty-four/seven. Here’s where you
can access your mailboxes, so if you wan to have a letter sent to you, also if you are receiving any type of package you
can rent equipment from here, such as ping pong or if you want to play foosball, or any type of pool. As well as, every
desk has a twenty-four hour desk assistant who can help you with anything else. Hey Spenser, do you think you could
help me with this mail?
Spenser, the Desk Assistant: You got it buddy.
Adam: Dude, let me tell you the real awesomeness of the residence halls. It’s hall government baby. Inside here is
where all the magic happens! We have everything from dances to large scale programs.
Hall Government General Assembly: Engaging, yelling, and caucusing about hall improvements
Adam: That’s hall government baby.
Mollie: They don’t know what they are talking about, let’s go see what’s really important.
TRANSITION…
Mollie: This is the convenience store, and it’s called convenient for a reason. There are so many options, you’ve got subs
being made over in that direction, all your toiletry items right here, available for you. I think I need some snacks for
tonight, I gotta get my study on. This is my friend Jenny.
Jenny: Hey Molls! What are you doing here?
Mollie: I’m just, you know, checking things out, showing some people around. Telling them what’s really cool.
Jenny: Let me tell you what, I’ve got something to show you. Let’s go this way.
TRANSITION…
Jenny: What’s up guys?!
Community: Hey!!! (with shouting and fun)
Jenny: Here we are, always going to meals together and doing homework. Y’all doing homework later?
Community: Yeah!!
Jenny: We’re just getting some de-stressor time in now. It’s so much fun here! Our RA has worked really hard to build a
great community. There she is!
Community: Singing in the background.
Jenny: Haha, so fun! Hey, are they watching Glee in there?
RA: Oh yeah, they are watching Glee in there!
Jenny: Are they watching Glee!!
Resident: Glee?
Craig: Right, I mean, that’s great and everything, but I’ve got something way cooler to show you over here.
TRANSITION…
Craig: Oh, look at these guys, what are you guys up to tonight?
Awesome Residents: Oh hey, we’re studying! What are you doing?!
Craig: You getting some studying done?
Awesome residents: Yeah!
Craig: Alright that’s awesome, that’s awesome. But I’ve gotta get going, I’ve got some other things I need to do. Alright,
later guys. Hey you guys, what are you doing?
Another Great Guy: I’m just jamming, you want to come join me?
Craig: Oh no, I don’t have the skills man. But you keep rocking out. Oh crap, I just got a text, you guys. I gotta get you
back to the group, they’re gonna be worried.
TRANSITION…
Craig: Hey guys, what’s up?
Group: CRAIG?!?!
Mollie: Where did you take the students?
Craig: I just took them up to the third floor, it’s my favorite part of the hall.
Group: Arguing about what is the best part of the hall!!
Jenny: Guys, guys. I think all of us can agree there is something for everyone here.
Group: Absolutely!
Mollie: Thank you so much for coming out. As you saw, there are tons of things that you can get comfortable with in the
halls and we are really excited that we got to show you around. But come here and let me show you what you’re going
to really appreciate about being here.
Hall Community: WELCOME HOME!!!