Aiming for a First-Class Degree: Student Reflections

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Format: Video

Length of video: 30-40 seconds

Platform: TikTok & Instagram Reels Dimensions: 1080x1920 - Vertical video. When adding images, ensure they are in vertical format.  

Event Date: 25/03/2026    Time: 13:00 - 14:00     Access: VLE → DoS → Student Success (Zoom link and workshop resources)

Headline: Aiming for a First-Class Degree 🎓📚

Content: Attend the Student Success Strategies Workshop: “Aiming for a First-Class Degree” on 25 March 2026 and create a short video reflecting on your experience. In your video, share what you learned about achieving strong academic results and what strategies or advice stood out to you. You can also talk about how students can improve their performance, stay consistent, and build confidence in their studies. Keep the tone motivational but realistic; this isn’t about perfection, but about progress and making use of the support available through the Student Success Strategies Workshops.

Key Messaging (Ideas to include):

• What did you learn about achieving a first-class degree?

• What study strategies or habits stood out to you?

• Why is consistency important for academic success?

• How can workshops like this support students aiming to improve their grades?

Suggested Hooks (Lead with a Thought or Question):

• “Want to aim for a first-class degree? Here’s what I learned…”

• “I attended a workshop on improving your grades. Here’s one takeaway.”

• “Getting a first doesn’t happen by accident. Here’s what helps.”

• “If you’re trying to level up your studies, this might help.”

• “One thing I learned about improving my academic performance…”

🎥 What to Show + Filming Tips:

• Record your video after attending the workshop

• Film in a quiet, well-lit space

• Speak directly to the camera with a clear and confident tone

• Mention the Student Success Strategies Workshops to highlight it’s an ongoing series

• You can optionally show notes, study setups, or the VLE Student Success page

Goal:

To highlight the Student Success Strategies Workshops as an ongoing academic support resource while sharing reflections from the “Aiming for a First-Class Degree” workshop on 25 March 2026, encouraging students to engage and aim higher in their studies.

Alternative Video Ideas:

1. 🎓 “One thing I learned about getting better grades.”

   
   

2. 📚 “A study tip I’ll actually use after this workshop.”

   
   

3. 💡 “What helped me rethink how I study.”

   
   

4. ✨ “If you want to improve your grades, this might help.”

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