Upbeat music fades up with moving on-screen text that reads: “FIVE TIPS & TRICKS FOR MIDYEARS”
The screen fades to a student speaking on-screen.
Animated on-screen moving text reads: “TIP #1 – MAKING FRIENDS”
Seth: “I didn’t realize that being a midyear was such an easy way to make friends.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “START TALKING TO PEOPLE – Lily Feinson ’19”
Lily: “Start talking to people because everyone is just as nervous about making friends as you are.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “SUPER EXCITED TO MEET YOU AND TO WELCOME YOU – Leah Samantha Chanen ’20.”
Leah: “There are a lot of people who are super excited to meet you and to welcome you.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Seth: “…and I’m like I’m a midyear and they’re like you’re a midyear! That’s great! I love midyears!”
Animated on-screen text reads: “YOU’RE A MIDYEAR? THAT’S GREAT! I LOVE MIDYEARS”
The video cuts to the next student.
Leah: “I did have to ask where Goldfarb Library was when I was literally in Goldfarb Library.”
Animated on-screen text reads: “’I was literally in Goldfarb Library.’- Leah Samantha Chanen ’20”
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “KEEP YOUR ROOTS – Gabi Burkholz ’21”
Gabi: “Keep your roots, keep your friends that you made in your mid-year semester and be really open to new experiences.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “PUSH YOURSELF TO BRANCH OUT – Lily Feinson ’19”
Lily: “Push yourself to branch out.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “I JUST JUMPED RIGHT IN – Dylan Corn ’19”
Dylan: “I just jumped right in and joined a bunch of clubs.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “THAT’S HOW I MADE A TON OF FRIENDS – Gabi Burkholz ’21”
Gabi: “Right from the get-go that’s how I made a ton of friends.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Seth: “I joined theatre, I joined acapella.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “IT’S REALLY FUN – Isaac Altman ’19”
Isaac: “Something will stick and it’s really fun.”
The video cuts to the next student.
The video fades to white and a slide appears with animated text that reads: “#2 – BEST PLACES TO HANGOUT”
The video cuts to the next student.
Isaac: “For me, SCC Quiet Room.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “SHAPIRO CAMPUS CENTER”
Gabi: “Shapiro Campus Center”
The video cuts to the next student.
Isaac: “The tables outside of Einsteins.”
An animated donut/bagel appears on screen next to Isaac.
The video cuts to a wider shot of Isaac speaking.
Animated on-screen text reads: “The Library – I know. Isaac Altman ’19”
Isaac: “The Library, I know.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Gabi: “The Rabb steps.”
The video fades to white and a slide appears with animated text that reads: “#3 – PLACES TO EAT”
The video cuts to the next student.
Isaac: “My favorite place to eat is Louis’ Deli.”
A picture of the LOUIS’ DELI sign appears on screen.
The video cuts to the next student.
Isaac: “I’m all about the chicken salad.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Lily: “Oh, there’s this place called Domenic’s.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Gabi: “There’s a Dunkin Donuts on campus, so don’t worry East-Coasters”
A rotating Dunkin Donuts logo appears on screen.
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “Seth Wulf ’21 – Go to Sherman because it’s closer – for food.”
Seth: “Go to Sherman because it’s closer – for food.”
The video fades to white and a slide appears with animated text that reads: “#4 – WINTER TIPS”
The video cuts to the next student.
Dylan: “Winters at Brandeis can be rough, especially your first winter.”
On-screen text reads: “#BRRRANDEIS”
The video cuts to the next student.
Gabi: “Make sure you have the right gear.”
An animated cartoon winter hat is on her head.
The video cuts to the next student.
Animated on-screen text reads: “LAYER UP, MAN – ELI WASSERMAN ’20”
Eli: “Layer up, man.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Seth: “Bring a heavy jacket.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Eli: “Just layer up.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Gabi: “…and, get lots of hot chocolate.”
There is an animated gif of a smiling marshmallow in a hot chocolate cup on the screen.
The video fades to white and a slide appears with animated text that reads: “#5 – GETTING TO CLASS”
The video cuts to the next student.
Eli: “Sleeping! Definitely don’t stay up too late.”
On-screen text reads: “SLEEPING!”
The video cuts to the next student.
Isaac: “Set 10 to 15 alarms every morning.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Gabi: “I like to do jumping jacks before I leave my dorm.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Dylan: “I always have coffee.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Eli: “Go to class in your pajamas.”
The video fades to white and a slide appears with animated text that reads: “ANYTHING ELSE?”
Student speaks off-camera: “Other little tips…”
The video cuts to the next student.
Isaac: “Go out, be social, everybody wants to meet you.
The video cuts to the next student.
Gabi: “Call home, call your parents.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Dylan: “Do what makes you happy.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Eli appears on screen giving the thumbs up.
The video cuts to the next student.
Lily: “There’s no one way to do college.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Gabi: “Go to office hours!”
The video cuts to the next student.
Eli: “Stick to your schedule.”
The video cuts to the next student.
Seth: “…and you will be happy.”
The video fades to white. On-screen text reads: “Brandeis.edu – PRODUCED BY: Tarah Llewellyn”
Eli speaks off-screen: “Brandeis is an amazing place.”
The music fades and the screen fades to black.
The last shot of the video is Seth on-screen saying: “Bam!”
The video fades to black ending the video.