×1Education Instagram video that did 1× its author's usual
Can I get a business minor?😭 - - #university #college #engineering #collegeadvice
@juiceditup · 991K followers
This creator normally gets 670K views. This one got 302K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video contrasts the stress levels of STEM majors with business majors in college. It shows a person comically stressed while studying STEM, then relaxed and enjoying life as a business major, using a cortisol level gauge overlay.
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Why it worked
It leverages relatable college experiences and common stereotypes about different majors, creating humor through exaggeration. The visual cortisol gauge provides a clear, easily understandable metric for comparison, making the content highly shareable among students.
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