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.
A placement with Work the World isn’t just about the hospital experience - it’s exploring a new country, making new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Teigan, a paramedic science student from the University of Sunderland recently completed her placement with us in Vietnam, sharing this video as part of our competition. Thanks, Teigan, for sharing your experience with us! Are you considering going abroad for your healthcare placement in 2026/27? Head to our website to learn more about our placements, what’s included and how it works. #WorktheWorld #Vietnam #ParamedicScience #ParamedicStudent @sunderlanduni
My Physiotherapy Elective in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Wondering what life’s like on a healthcare placement with Work the World? Gaby, a physiotherapy student from Manchester Metropolitan University captured this recap of her time in Sri Lanka as part of our video competition. From exploring a new country, learning about and experiencing new modalities and Thanks, Gaby, for sharing your experience with us! #WorktheWorld #SriLanka #Physio #Physiotherapy @gabbygodsell @manmetuni
Not your average day in the life on a healthcare placement 🩺🇹🇿 Olivia, a nursing student from the University of Manchester, joined us in Tanzania for her second-year placement and captured the experience for our video competition. From morning iced coffees by the pool to experiencing healthcare in a completely different hospital environment, followed by BBQ nights with new housemates and friends - these are the kinds of placement days you simply can’t have back home. Thank you, Olivia, for sharing your experience with us, and congratulations on winning our July video competition! Wondering where your healthcare placement could take you? We’ve got over 20 years’ experience creating safe, structured overseas electives for students just like yourself. Head to our website to learn more about our destinations, and submit the short enquiry form to get started. #WorktheWorld #Tanzania #NursingPlacement #NursingStudent #HealthcarePlacement
Five weeks in Sri Lanka on placement with Work the World 🇱🇰 Katie, a physiotherapy student from Robert Gordon University, recently completed her placement with us in Kandy and shared this video as part of our video competition. Sunrise hikes, wild dolphins and elephants, waterfalls and turtles, nights out with her newfound friends - these are the types of experiences you simply can’t get on placement back home. Ready to start planning yours? Head to our website and submit the short enquiry form to get started. #WorktheWorld #SriLanka #Physiotherapy
Sharing your experience on social media?
Tag us in your clips - @worktheworld
