Kol Clinton Sally Lyczkowshi William Sch Xtranormal Video Project: Rutgers Queer Resources Sally is an incoming first-year Rutgers student who is concerned about her acceptance by her roommate and her community since she is just “coming out of the closet.” Jack is a Rutgers Orientation Leader who gives her advice about the living learning communities, social justice programs, health services, and student organizations on campus that will help her transition into Rutgers. For example the Rainbow Perspective on Cook/Douglass in New Gibbons welcomes Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual students. It provides gender neutral room and bathroom options, and stays open for its residents during winter and spring breaks. Through programs the community promotes sexual awareness and acceptance. There’s also the Social Justice Housing on Livingston which caters more to first year students. Even though the bathrooms and rooms are not gender neutral they have a strong mission in sponsoring social justice awareness. There are also many programs on campus. For instance, Rutgers is also currently forming a mentoring program to create networks and connections between Rutgers students to grads to alumni. These mentors would serve as resources for those who would like guidance in preparation for studying at Rutgers, and would be encouraged to share their personal experience that could help benefit the students. The Queen Student Alliance and LLEGO are student organizations specific for queer students; and CAPS located on College Avenue is also a great place where students can go and talk to a counselor who feel like they are having trouble “coming out of the closet”. They have rooms tailored just for the LGBT community. Jack knows how big of an issue acceptance and the transition into college can be. This is why he does his best to make sure Sally has all the resources she needs to help make her Rutgers experience all she wants it to be. By the end, Sally feels more than ready to join the Rutgers community and can’t wait. Good job Jack!
As I scrolled through the videos deciding which one I wanted to watch first,this one caught my eye right away! While for our video, my group chose to keep things simple with our "stiks" set and characters, but your groups choice to have an elebortate backround and interesting looking characters adds some definate sparks to the video! This attracts attention, which is ALWAYS necessary wen one is trying to convey a point or information! So great job keeping an informative video humorous and interesting to watch. You aslo had great information about resources on campus for a specific group of strugling first years! I heard talk last year about there possibly being special housing for Gay, Lesbian, and Bi-sexual students but was unware of Rainbow Perpective. This is great information that students might be nervous to ask about, or completey unware of, so great job answering the questions that students may not even think to ask!
This video would definitely be helpful for any first year student that is concerned about this. I didn't realize that there were these resources available for these students. As Victoria said, this video would be great for students that may be too nervous to ask the questions, so it would definitely be helpful. The characters in this video were pretty creepy, not going to lie, but it definitely didn't take away from the message of the video. Great job!
This was as informative as it was disturbing. Which is great! The script was so very thorough, covering even the smallest of details and specifications, as well as directions on how students can apply for these special interest opportunities. Even a phone number to call! I respect the effort and research that went into writing this. Extremely creepy but hey, it kept my attention! Almost makes the nightmares worth it. Almost.
Creepy but great information. This video is a great example of questions that most people may not feel comfortable asking. It's hard to speak about this, expecially for a first-year. I like that you made the first-year a female rather than a male. Most people would think that gay males are more prevelant with this struggle. There was a ton of information thAt first years should deffinately know. Because it is hard to get a student to ask these questions, we as Orientation Leaders should speak about these options to everyone because you never know who can value this information. =]
I didn't even know of half of these resources! It's cool that there's a phone number for people to call so that they can remain anonymous if they so choose. The script was really well thought out and flowed really well I think. I really like how it was framed as a more experienced student helping out a less experienced one; it made the whole thing seem more authentic and plausible. Great job guys!
I don't understand what all the awkward pauses are about! We didn't insert ANY of those!
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Xtranormal Video Project: Rutgers Queer Resources
Sally is an incoming first-year Rutgers student who is concerned about her acceptance by her roommate and her community since she is just “coming out of the closet.” Jack is a Rutgers Orientation Leader who gives her advice about the living learning communities, social justice programs, health services, and student organizations on campus that will help her transition into Rutgers.
For example the Rainbow Perspective on Cook/Douglass in New Gibbons welcomes Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual students. It provides gender neutral room and bathroom options, and stays open for its residents during winter and spring breaks. Through programs the community promotes sexual awareness and acceptance. There’s also the Social Justice Housing on Livingston which caters more to first year students. Even though the bathrooms and rooms are not gender neutral they have a strong mission in sponsoring social justice awareness. There are also many programs on campus.
For instance, Rutgers is also currently forming a mentoring program to create networks and connections between Rutgers students to grads to alumni. These mentors would serve as resources for those who would like guidance in preparation for studying at Rutgers, and would be encouraged to share their personal experience that could help benefit the students. The Queen Student Alliance and LLEGO are student organizations specific for queer students; and CAPS located on College Avenue is also a great place where students can go and talk to a counselor who feel like they are having trouble “coming out of the closet”. They have rooms tailored just for the LGBT community.
Jack knows how big of an issue acceptance and the transition into college can be. This is why he does his best to make sure Sally has all the resources she needs to help make her Rutgers experience all she wants it to be. By the end, Sally feels more than ready to join the Rutgers community and can’t wait.
Good job Jack!
As I scrolled through the videos deciding which one I wanted to watch first,this one caught my eye right away! While for our video, my group chose to keep things simple with our "stiks" set and characters, but your groups choice to have an elebortate backround and interesting looking characters adds some definate sparks to the video! This attracts attention, which is ALWAYS necessary wen one is trying to convey a point or information! So great job keeping an informative video humorous and interesting to watch. You aslo had great information about resources on campus for a specific group of strugling first years! I heard talk last year about there possibly being special housing for Gay, Lesbian, and Bi-sexual students but was unware of Rainbow Perpective. This is great information that students might be nervous to ask about, or completey unware of, so great job answering the questions that students may not even think to ask!
ReplyDeleteThis video would definitely be helpful for any first year student that is concerned about this. I didn't realize that there were these resources available for these students. As Victoria said, this video would be great for students that may be too nervous to ask the questions, so it would definitely be helpful. The characters in this video were pretty creepy, not going to lie, but it definitely didn't take away from the message of the video. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis was as informative as it was disturbing. Which is great! The script was so very thorough, covering even the smallest of details and specifications, as well as directions on how students can apply for these special interest opportunities. Even a phone number to call! I respect the effort and research that went into writing this. Extremely creepy but hey, it kept my attention! Almost makes the nightmares worth it. Almost.
ReplyDeleteCreepy but great information. This video is a great example of questions that most people may not feel comfortable asking. It's hard to speak about this, expecially for a first-year. I like that you made the first-year a female rather than a male. Most people would think that gay males are more prevelant with this struggle. There was a ton of information thAt first years should deffinately know. Because it is hard to get a student to ask these questions, we as Orientation Leaders should speak about these options to everyone because you never know who can value this information. =]
ReplyDeleteI didn't even know of half of these resources! It's cool that there's a phone number for people to call so that they can remain anonymous if they so choose. The script was really well thought out and flowed really well I think. I really like how it was framed as a more experienced student helping out a less experienced one; it made the whole thing seem more authentic and plausible. Great job guys!
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