Video Competition
Share your story and win back your registration fee!
Have you recently completed - or are you currently undertaking - a placement with Work the World?
This is your chance to reflect on your experience, share your story, and win a full refund of your registration fee. Each month, one student will be selected to receive 100% of their registration fee back.
Whether it was a life-changing moment on placement, a cultural experience that opened your eyes, or a fun memory with fellow students, we want to see it.
How to enter
- Create a short video (max 60 seconds) highlighting your experience.
- Make sure it's filmed in portrait style, which is perfect for TikTok or Instagram Reels.
- Submit your video using the form below.
One winner will be chosen to receive a 100% refund of their registration fee. We'll choose one winner each month between April and December 2026.
Submission guidelines
- You can submit up to three original videos.
- Videos should be under 60 seconds, in portrait format, and free of watermarks.
- We love seeing Work the World branded clothing in your clips!
- Avoid copyrighted music and get consent from anyone featured.
- You should refer to our ethical content creation guide when creating your video(s).
Looking for inspiration?
Here are some suggested video themes to spark your imagination:
- “It’s the First Day of My Placement, and I’m Feeling…” followed by “It’s the Last Day of My Placement, and I’m Feeling…” - Reflect on your personal growth and journey.
- “A Day in the Life on My Elective/Placement” - Show your daily routine.
- “What the Chefs Prepare in the Work the World House” - Celebrate the delicious meals cooked by our in-house chefs.
- “3 Things I Did Outside of My Elective/Placement” - Cultural activities, weekend trips, or memorable local moments.
- “What to Expect During an Overseas Placement in [Your Destination]" - Tips, insights, and a peek at what future students can expect.
- “3 Reasons I Chose to Do My Overseas Placement with Work the World” - Share what made you choose us.
These are just examples! Feel free to come up with your own theme - the more unique, the better.
Wondering what three weeks on placement in Sri Lanka with Work the World could look like? 🇱🇰 From unforgettable experiences in the hospital to exploring a new country and making lifelong friends, there’s always something to discover when you take your healthcare placement overseas. Lilac, a midwifery student from the University of Plymouth, recently completed her placement with us in Kandy — and her video was selected as the winner of our August Video Competition! 🎉 Congratulations, Lilac! Thinking about taking your placement overseas? Head to our website and complete our short enquiry form to find out more. #WorktheWorld #SriLanka #Midwifery #Kandy #HealthcarePlacements
Saarah, a dentistry student from Cardiff University, recently completed her placement with us in Kandy, Sri Lanka. "I developed both my clinical skills and understanding of delivering dental care within a different healthcare setting. My time in the Dental Outpatient Department enhanced my confidence in oral surgery." "Due to the fast-paced nature of the emergency service, clinicians demonstrated efficiency and precision when carrying out extractions. Observing this highlighted the importance of adapting treatment to patient demand while maintaining effective technique and reassurance. This improved my own confidence, speed, and dexterity, while showing how clinicians adapt in high-demand environments." "It was definitely an incredible experience! I am really thankful to the Work the World team and the staff at the hospital I was placed at for collaborating to provide this placement opportunity." "We've had such a positive experience and the utmost care, support and diligence from Work the World in ensuring everything has run smoothly." #WorktheWorld #SriLanka #Dentistry
Mattie, a physiotherapy student from the University of Plymouth, recently completed a six-week placement with us in Hue, Vietnam. She shared this recap of her time away - exploring the country, trips with the friends she made in our Work the World house, and seeing physio practised in a healthcare system nothing like the NHS. Placements like Mattie’s run year-round - head to our website and submit the short enquiry form to start planning yours. Thanks, Mattie, for sharing your video with us! #WorktheWorld #Vietnam #Physiotherapy
My Medical Placement in the Philippines with Work the World 🇵🇭💙 Amy, a medical student from the University of Adelaide recently went to the Philippines for her placement, sharing this video as part of our Video Competition. From new experiences, new hospitals, beach trips and exploring a new country with your newfound friends from our Work the World house - these are all the types of experiences you can’t get on placement back home. You can find out more about our placements, how it works and what’s included on our website. #WorktheWorld #Philippines #MedicalPlacement #MedicalElective #MedStudent
Sharing your experience on social media?
Tag us in your clips - @worktheworld
