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Show us Lincoln
Choosing a university is a big decision, and instead of us telling people what Lincoln is like, we want our students to show it.
Show us what student life at Lincoln is really like and get paid £500 for your video.
We’re looking for real student content that shows what life at Lincoln is actually like.
Not polished.
Not scripted.
Just real moments from your life as a student.
Send us your video, and if we feature your content on our social channels, we’ll pay you for it.
Submitting your content is easy. Simply upload it before the deadline using the button below. Our team will review submissions regularly and, if we choose to feature your content, we'll contact you to arrange payment.
The deadline for this round is midnight on Sunday 26 April. You can submit as many pieces of content as you like. Just make sure you have a read of the Terms and Conditions before you send us your video.
Content Briefs
A day in the life
Show us what a typical day looks like for you at Lincoln.
What to include:
- lectures or seminars
- study time
- breaks (coffee, food, walking between buildings)
- time with friends
How to approach it:
- film short clips throughout your day
- or talk to camera and explain what you’re doing
What works well:
- quick transitions between moments
- real-time clips rather than staged shots
- should feel like a real snapshot of your day, not a highlight reel
What your course is really like
Give an honest insight into your course.
What to include:
- what a lecture or seminar is like
- the type of work you do
- something that surprised you
- something you enjoy (or find challenging)
How to approach it:
- talk to camera
- or show your environment and add a voiceover
- What works well:
- honesty and detail
- explaining things simply
- think, “would this help someone decide if this course is right for them?”
Your favourite campus spot
Show us a place on campus you love.
What to include:
- the location
- what you do there
- why you like it
How to approach it:
- walking and talking works well
- or film the space and add a short explanation
What works well
- calm, natural footage
- personal connection to the space
- small, personal moments are more powerful than big statements
HIdden gems around campus
Show us something people might not know about Lincoln.
What to include
- a lesser-known location
- somewhere off the main paths
- a café, study space, or view
How to approach it
- show the location first
- then explain why it’s worth knowing
What works well:
- “I wish I’d known about this sooner” type content
- should feel like you’re sharing a tip with another student
Study vs social life
Show what balancing university life actually looks like.
What to include:
- study time (library, home, group work)
- social time (friends, societies, downtime)
How to approach it:
- contrast two parts of your day or week
- or talk through how you balance things
What works well:
- honest reflection
- showing both sides
- realism is more important than perfection
Things you wish you knew before starting university
What would you tell yourself before coming to Lincoln?
What to include:
- something that worried you
- something that surprised you
- advice you’d give new students
How to approach it:
- talk directly to camera
- or use text on screen with supporting clips
What works well:
- honesty
- simple, relatable insights
- think, “would have helped me at the start?”
Accommodation and students life
Show what living as a student is really like.
What to include:
- your room or flat
- shared spaces
- daily routines
- living with others
Or,
- societies or clubs
- activities you’re involved in
- how you found your people
How to approach it:
- room tour (honest, not staged)
- clips of daily life
- short explanations
What works well:
- real environments
- natural interactions
- a focus on what made you feel comfortable or settled