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## Video: UniVRsity - The Virtual Reality College Experience

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_Published 2015-04-01. UniVRsity - The Virtual Reality College Experience_


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## Transcript

Hey what's up? I'm John. And I'm Stuart. Stu and I met last semester in class and I realized that this guy is a brilliant programmer. And John had an innovative idea. Everyone knows that college is the best time in your life, right? You pay for everything with campus dollars, you wake up at noon, you day drink. Well, some of us study. Right. What's better than just images and memories? How about reliving college? Introducing University, the virtual victory lap for everyone. We really want to make this happen and need your help. If everyone contributes just a few dollars, we can turn college into a virtual reality.

Thanks to a very dedicated team, we've already begun to capture a large database of real- life college experiences. Our project will tilt at $ 11, 000. We'll be able to bring you back to those simpler times like the basement frat party. [ MUSIC ] Oh, who's the man? I am. Yeah, yeah. Remember that girl who rejected you sophomore year, but then proceeded to hook up with. All of your friends? Well now's your chance to get in some alone time with Tiffany like you always deserved. We're placing you in the thick of it as though you're right back where you left off. Relive running from the cops. It's easy to use and totally safe.

It's just like the real thing. Didn't go to spring break? Well put on your tanning oils senoritas because you are going to Cabo. We're committed to making your experience as authentic as possible. Ooh, oh, oh, oh. By reaching out goal amount with your help. We can make this an amazing shared experience for you and your friends. [ MUSIC ] Who the [ BLEEP ] is he? What? We're just dancing. You, you stay out of it. I'm not talking to you. Don't talk to Luciano that way. Oh, you wanna bring it? Together, we can make virtual college a reality, and relive those glory years. Help us make this till by contributing now.

Every dollar helps in making this happen. [ MUSIC ]

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