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Call For Student Casting!

Casting for The College Tour!

UMBC is going to be featured on an episode of The College Tour is a streaming TV show currently being shown on AmazonTV and Roku, as well as other streaming platforms. The show aims to speak to undergraduate and graduate students alike, by providing them with a ‘feeling’ of the university through their engaging and university-directed video segments.

We'll be filming our 1-hour episode this fall. Currently, we're looking for student cast members who can help us tell our UMBC story through a variety of short segments.

We'd love you to help us by either nominating a cast member or passing on the language about student auditions below to any students you think would be interested.

Students - Audition to be a Cast Member
We are searching for amazing student volunteers to be featured in the upcoming episode of The College Tour on Amazon Prime! In under two minutes, please tell us about yourself while showcasing your personality!  We want to know your story and why you love UMBC.  Be specific and don't be shy in telling personal stories. Audition now



UMBC's Segment Themes for The College Tour
  • Fandom and campus traditions
  • Intellectual Sports – It’s cool to be smart
  • Caring professors who go the extra mile
  • Welcoming international campus
  • Research grounded in mentorship
  • Creative space for student artists and performers
  • Shady Grove: Right Place, Right Time
  • How students have driven UMBC history
  • Academic support for all students
  • Find your people (LLCs, etc.)
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Supporting learning at all stages of life
  • Location, location, location!
  • UMBC 24/7: There’s always something happening
  • Explore every angle with clubs and orgs
  • Supporting the whole student (wellness, spirituality, etc.)
  • Public research for public good – community-driven work
  • Student-athlete community and supportive fanbase
  • Experiential learning
  • Student leadership

Posted: September 30, 2021, 12:16 PM