OASAS Program Video Testimonials

Thank you for supporting Clinton Community College’s OASAS program! Your story will help inspire future students to pursue careers in behavioral health. 

We’ve made it really simple to capture and share your story with three simple steps. 

1

We’ve outlined three questions to help guide your testimonial. 

2

When you’re ready, record your responses on your phone or laptop.

3

Upload your video via the link.

Questions

  1. Why did you choose the OASAS program?
  2. How has the program impacted you?
  3. What would you say to a prospective student?

Tip

Your video should be 30 – 60 seconds long. You can either write out notes for each questions, read from a fully prepared response, or speak openly off-the-cuff. Whatever feels most natural to you.

How to Record your Responses

Now that you’ve reviewed the questions, it’s time to record!

How to Record: 

Use your smartphone or a webcam. 

Find a quiet, well-lit space with a simple background.

Answer Question-by-Question:

Answer each question individually and include the question in your response. 

For example, you could start with: “The reason I chose the OASAS program is because…”

Be Natural:

Look directly at the camera and speak as you would to a friend. 

You can do as many takes as you want. Don’t worry about pauses or mistakes—our team can edit those out.

Tip

When you record from your phone, please record in landscape mode (phone held sideways); portrait is less ideal for video production purposes.

Submission Guide

Please submit your video via the submission form

Upload your video file (MP4 or MOV preferred). Add your name and program to the file name (e.g., “JaneDoe_CASAC.mp4”).

You can submit your video recordings from your phone, laptop, computer, or tablet/iPad by pulling up this page and clicking the button. 

If you need any assistance with uploading your recordings, please contact Tasnim Islam.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Position yourself near a window or use indoor lighting.
  • Keep your background simple and uncluttered.
  • Hold your phone horizontally (landscape).
  • Keep the camera steady by using a stand or propping it up.
  • Speak clearly and avoid background noise.
  • Be yourself and imagine you’re talking to a friend.
  • Don’t worry about being perfect—authenticity matters more.
  • If you make a mistake, just pause and start that sentence again; we can edit it later.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or run into issues while recording or submitting your video, we're here to help! You can contact Tasnim Islam at tasnim@hwny.org.