2010 WTI Video Application
This is an attempt to consolidate my pictures, movies, recordings and writings from my years of traveling into one 3-minute application video.
I hope you like it.
If you want to see more, check out:
caseyhudetz.tumblr.com
All the best,
Casey
Very nice, Casey! I’m happy to have cast my vote for you. Buena suerte!
good stuff casey. i enjoyed it.
i’d travel with you!
this has casey written all over it!
Good luck Casey – you’d be a natural.
Mr. Hudetz, you never cease to amaze me. This opportunity is so you. Go get it, grab it and have fun with it. Best of luck always.
I can’t imagine there could be a better applicant than Casey. He’s got it all — intelligence, open-heartedness, creativity, and experience.
MP
Anything for my Putney BFF…
Casey, this is your PERFECT job – I sincerely hope you get this internship. It’s truly a perfect fit for you!
You managed the computer lab on our SAS voyage with skill, patience and the ability to keep 700 students, 40 faculty, and 60 staff happy. We all appreciated your unique talents and you made 800 friends along the way!
What kind of workouts do you do for your body?
Beautiful work.
You were tailor made for this gig.
GOOD LUCK BUDDY!!! I know you would do a great job at this! The video was awesome. Represent Chicago!
I’ve made past the 30 second mark on only two other videos here and I’ve watched yours about 5 times now.
Vote casted. Good luck!
YOU GOT THIS! It has your name written all over it!
Dos Equis should make you The Most Interesting Man in the World’s sidekick. Great video.
Phenomenal.
Brilliant! I loved it. They would be crazy to try and find someone more adorable or more qualified for this. Let us know how it turns out.
CASEY!!!!
this is AWESOME.
I will vote for you especially because you were in our synchro act!!!
good luck!!!
Casey — you are so great to watch on camera! I know your future films would be just as dynamic as this is.
Good Luck! Loved your video. If that is what you do in three minutes I can only imagine what you could do with more time. You’ve got my vote.
I want to BE Casey Hudetz!
I’m lucky that I get to work with you, and yes, how could they not want you.
You are the perfect candidate, Casey! Best of luck to you! Loved your work-of-art video!
Fabulous, Casey Hudetz! You should be a lock for the spot. Not gonna lie, just a little bit jealous. Was it itchy???
Casey you are a born leader! I don’t think there is a better candidate. Corcoran 2005-06!
The whole world needs more people like you Casey.
You are a great American representive
You are joyous American hero.
STA would be lucky to have you as their representive
Casey this is just for you! You have so much talent, I’m so excited to see where your journey takes you- best of LUCK! I would vote for you 100 times i I could!
you get my vote on the condition that if you get the job you stop by munich. we’ll give you something to talk about.
you seem like a really great candidate! good luck!
Emily
Casey, that’s an awesome video and you totally deserve to get this, good luck!
wow casey, great job on the video. i hope you get it!
I love how you put your Grandpa in it! Just like I would have. Best of all in ALL you do!
Casey is awesome!
Casey, Good luck, hope you get the gig. Tim Byer
Casey, this video is amazing! I agree with many of the sentiments shared. Few individuals really travel with the sincere empathy, pure wonder, and uninhibited passion that you embody. Moreover, you communicate the essence of the experience beautifully in your art. You would be perfect for this opportunity.
I have traveled with you – you are an amazing artist Casey!
Hey Casey! Great video, very artistic! Voted, hope you get the internship.
Hey Casey! Great video, very artistic! Voted, and I hope you get the internship
I’d tune in – great video!
YOU PWN.
Your sister is rooting for you so I guess I am too! This sounds cool!
Got this from your sister’s plea for you – GOOD luck! This seems really cool.
Sounds like a blast, hope you get the opportunity. Lynda Byer
Casey,
Good luck getting the internship. STA Travel would be lucky to have you. There are Bikram Yoga studios worldwide, so where ever you are you’ll be able to keep up with your yoga practice.
You look awesome sans beard. I hope you get it – sounds amazing.
this.is.phenomenal. having gotten to see your other videos, presentations, and blogs and now this meta-presentation…i may run out of superlatives. and i never run out of superlatives.
you are incredible, casey. good luck to you.
I want to see more! Creative, energetic (but not frenetic), fun, intelligent. Who better to do this than you? The answer is: no one!
Nice work! I don’t know how they could not pick you . . .
A-MA-ZING! Good luck. You have my vote!
Casey – if they don’t pick you – they’re crazy!!!
Good Luck and keep making videos – this one is great.
Can’t think of a better applicant than this one. You’d be lucky to have this guy!
Go Casey! They’d be fools not to pick you. Good luck!!
Nice job.
I would hire you.
Cool video Casey. It’s great to see you been to my country Costa Rica to help out. Pura vida y mucha suerte!
Excellent video! Makes me want to travel the world.
Casey!
Looks fabulous! Make sure you let us know if you make it!
Good Luck!!
you are so funny & smart and insanely talented. my fingers are crossed for you AND all the people who would get to learn from you if you are selected!
Casey is the one!!! – a natural leader, wildly creative, and a pure blast to travel with.
Good luck!!!! Sooo interesting to see all of those snippets!! Great Work!!! Hope all is well!
I was so fortunate to meet you on my travels last summer, and to experience sights through your eyes! You are an amazing artist and a great person. STA would be so lucky to have you!
Great video – I’d love to watch your travels.
bon voyage!
yeah mr. hudetz! you are amazing, and you are definitely going to win this!
That was awesome Casey, very creative. When you get the internship, be sure to send me a postcard at least once.
Best Wishes!
Hey Case-great video – I’ll pass it on
Your enthusiasm and passion about traveling the world is contagious! You have a natural knack for video production and a very creative way of sharing your travels with us. You are a perfect fit for this job.
This video is awesome!!!!
Great video!!!! Happy to be of service!!
Brilliant mate!
You’ve got my vote!
Best to you again old friend!
I see a lot of film and this short was excellent for many reasons. Terrific beginning gave me a feeling of moving forward, an anticipation of more to come. Images throughout were varied and exuded tremendous energy. God, I loved your Grandpa’s quote. There were some creative techniques I have seen nowhere else (kinda like I felt when I saw 500 Days of Summer): the check list, you shaving and the collage. And I have to say it. You looked George Clooney-esque in that last shot.
Good luck,
Maryanne
Great video. Got my vote!
Oh my gosh Casey, I loved this video! It was so creative and fun to watch, best of luck!
Outstanding man!
you got this thing locked down!
hudetz for the gold
Mr. Hudetz–
I’ve studied the other top videos, and yours is head and shoulders above the rest. Plus, you cool. Double plus, you’t hot.
Love always,
If I were to see the world through anyone’s eyes it would be Casey’s!
Casey,
I don’t know you, but I really like the video. It is engaging, creative, and captures the feeling of a lot of different places. Let me know if you get the job so I can see more.
Fantastic video Casey! I’m so proud of you!
Beth Zindrick
hire this man. HIRE HIM.
Fantastic!
Vintage Casey…..high quality, genuine, transparent….the real deal. You have my vote..
Sigh… so much talent in such a little package! Best of luck–this looks like an ideal gig for you!
Go Casey!
Yeah!!! Watching this, I get so excited about all the potential out there for you, Casey! You’ll be great at whatever you do, because you have a gift of creativity, ingenuity and love for life! Keep us posted!
I am your unofficial campaign manager now! The goal is 1000 votes by Monday! Awesome video; it expresses you.
Holy Cow!! You’ve been to a buttload of places!!! Excellent Video. Excellent You!
Holy Freegin’ Crap, Cuz! Awesome video! You da man!!!! If WTI doesn’t hire you, I will be asking, “WTF?”
This is awesome!!!! Just like you!
Great Vid! and I think you’re right… They want YOU!
Best of luck Casey, the video is great!
you are inspiring man…this sounds perfect! Good luck!
I reallllllllly liked that!!! I hope you get the job!!!!
Chudetz,
You are incredible! GOOD LUCK! You deserve it!
Bien hecho. Impresionante!
Casey, Good luck. I’m happy to help out!
Kay
This is great, Casey! Creative, funny and entertaining– awesome work
The bean! love it!
Best of luck Casey!
CHUDETZ THAT WAS AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEETASTICALLLLLLLLLNESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! the shaving at the end was my favorite (eley is talking of course). well done young grasshopper!
awesome video mr. hudetz! i hope you get it
Casey I was smiling well before the 3 minutes were up
Well done and good luck! happy to vote for good work like this any time 
I fully support you and your alternative lifestyle.
that was amazing Mr. Hudetz!
We all support you and we hope you win!
We all love you,
FWP!!!
We love you Mr.Cudetz!!!
Hope you win!
FWP 7th grade!!!!
Good times! Good Luck Casey!
This is the coolest vid EVER! Good Luck!!!!!!
This is the coolest vid EVER!!!!
Good luck! You make amazing videos and are an awesome person!
I really hope you get this internship!!! You deserve it!
Looks great, Casey! They’d be fools not to take you…fools!
Casey this freakin sweet and inspirational !!!! All i want to do is continue my journey with or without the MV you got me stoked to travel more
Yea! Good Luck! If you’re ever in Copenhagen, Denmark. Drop me a line. Bon Voyage my friend!
hi, i am an applicant for the UK version of STA world travel intern. I would love to have your vote!
http://www.worldtravellerintern.co.uk/member/ellie-rose-williams/
Best of luck Casey–what an exciting opportunity!
You managed to say so much while barely saying anything at all….AMAZING video!
wow casey! nice video–hope you make it!
Awesome Casey! Very creative. proud of you boy!
Uncle John
Hope the vote gets you closer! You’ll do great when you get it!
How can you not hire Casey? I am a chaired university professor who spent two and half months on Semester at Sea with Casey, and I have the absolute highest regard for what he is capable of–he is charming, daring, excited and exciting, loves sharing travels with people, and knows how to do it. I recommend him with enthusiasm and without reservation. MJF
Yeah buddy!
I am overwhelmed and flattered by all of the kind words and support that I’ve received this week.
Thanks to everyone!
WOW 1026 votes great job!
I live right by that Staples!!! Anyway, I honestly don’t know anyone who deserves this internship more than Mr. Hudetz. and I love his Edward Cullen jacket. rock on!
Casey is the man, he always has been and always will be! That video is beyond amazing and someone screwed up big time if they don’t see it.
Nice job Casey! You’ve made some amazing videos from this past summer!
I loved it!
you are the perfect person for this job!
i loved the video and your blog. good luck!
Casey, if you don’t get this they’re missing out! Watch out Rick Steves, here comes Casey Hudetz!!
Yeah, fellow S@Ser….great video…good luck!
hey, great video! i’m up against some good competition, good luck
casey is a great guy, well traveled, very knowledgeable & has great hair.
i like some good competition!
nice work man…hopefully we both get a shot at this!
Honoured to have been part of your adventures and best of luck with the voting!
awesome video man
Dude. You rule. Keep moving, Casey.
Really amazing. Hands down the best video I’ve seen in three years. I got chills… I really hope you get this!
This looks great, I’d travel with you, again.
Casey-
The song…Vagabond by Wolfmother….i think it’s rather fitting…for all of us
Good Luck man!!! It’d be sweet to travel the world together this summer!
Meredith
This was one of the first videos I saw, and it is still one of my favorites. Good luck!!
I’ve watched your video a few times now and still love it (as do my terribly critical friends). Great Job!
P.S. Was that the M.V. Explorer I saw in there??????
Casey – Genuine, humble, ever in search of a new perspective on the world, an example of how to truly live life. Here’s my vote for you!
Ah, you got to work for SAS. I’m a little jealous. I sailed way back in fall 2006. Seems like forever ago now….
hey casey,
i feel bad having waited so long to tell you, but your video is incredibly impressive! really funny and so much going on! also, i did some moderate to creepy level stalking, and i wanted to say that i very nearly went to depaul, and that im also in love with this american life. anyway, good luck, i know you’ll do great.
I love your video too (and I did watch some of the others). Good luck.
zipi (keren’s mom)
Hi Casey,
I really enjoyed your video! I actually went through the same dilemma when planning my own so i definitely smiled about at that. :]
Really cool, bud. Very impressive.
Good Luck, Casey! I am rooting for you! I wish there was more I could do!!!
You seem to be quite the character Casey. You would definitely be a fun one to watch.
Hey Casey, I loved your video. The part about the Danner approach made me laugh. Anyway, I’m applying too and you look like you’d be a blast to travel with. Good luck!
You are guarantied a win with that video
Good job man, best of luck!
Amazing as always, good luck with the contest!
Good Luck Casey
good luck old friend
very nice video. best ive seen so far.
I think your eccentric bloggedness would be a fun way to see the world!
I like your video, but the beard-shaving part made me sad. hehe Good luck, fellow applicant! -Jes
I freaking loved this video!!! definitely one of the best! thanks tumblr friend! you’d be so freaking cool to travel with!!
Good Luck Casey!!!
http://www.troop1chicago.com
Fact – YOU LOOK SO DIFFERENT WITHOUT THE BEARD!!! almost unrecognizable… LOL nice vid btw!
That Troop 1 site is awesome! How can I vote for Troop 1 in this contest?
You’ll def make the top 50 man. Very good video. Good production Work, Very Creative, Excellent delivery. I would feel just fine losing to a video such as this one.
Just saying hi from the UK side of WTI, loving your application!
Have a look at mine and if you like it, i’d really appreciate it if you could give me a vote!
http://www.worldtravellerintern.co.uk/member/rusja-foster/
thanks and good luck!
Even if you don’t win this contest, know that you have won the contest for our hearts!
Hope to see you around Switzerland!
- Two Swiss Misses
Good luck, dude!
Wow really amazing video, i’m really impressed you were so creative! good luck! fellow application Taylor Ivey
If you end up as one of those people on the Travel Network, can you send a shout-out to CMC ‘05. That was amazing! Best of luck to you!
Sir Hudetz! I must own up to having watched your video upwards up ten times. For my own sake, I will not divulge how far upwards of ten, but you’ve got a serious piece of work on your hands. In a sentence: I show your video to my friends when they ask me what the competition is like.
That being said, I’M COMING AFTER YOU, CASEY. Joke. Thank you for the kind words and for watching my video. And hey, if neither of us get this internship, what say you and I take a little trip to Switzerland?
Your flattery-prone but equally fierce competition,
Zak
WOW!!! I’m inspired!
Go, Casey, Go!
Great job Casey. WOW! You are so talented! Good luck to you–you deserve the best.
Lisa
Casey, you are the perfect person for this type of thing. Best of luck.
Wow!!! Fantástico.
Wow! I can’t think of anyone better!
Outstanding, Casey! I’m looking forward to another wonderful MX presentation when you return!
Inspiring, smart, savvy, wonderful! Good Luck Casey!!
I really like your video so while I was in the library earlier I voted on each different computer for a total of about 100. Could you check out my video and vote for me please? I wish you the best of luck! http://www.worldtravelerinternship.com/member/kelsey-czako/
Hello!
I would like to thank everyone again for your support and feedback over the last couple of weeks. I am so very grateful for all of the positive responses I’ve gotten and I can’t tell you how much it means to me. The votes. The comments. The emails. Thank you. Thank you. Old friends and new. I can’t say it enough.
You’ll know about the next step when I do.
Yours,
Casey
Casey,
I appreciate the support – glad you liked it. I actually saw your video a couple weeks back and was like, “Well, there go my chances.” Best of luck to you as well.
Ben
you’re still my fav casey. i don’t care what the votes say.
Casey – you’re amazing! You definitely are a great pick for this program. Good luck! XOXO!
Mista T approves
I really enjoyed your video. Very creative. It made me want to watch more. Good luck with the contest, I hope you get it!!
Yeah to 0:11!! Best of luck Casey
you win
seriously.
Congrats on Top 50. Your video gives me a travel crush.
Yay! Your In the Top 50
Congratulations on making it into the top 50!!!!! Good luck!
You have to win! Good luck.
You made the top 50. What’d I tell you man. I knew this vid would. I’m pulling for you dude.
Outstanding as per usual! You’re in or they’re nuts!
Good luck dude! You’ve got my vote.
Congrats dude. I’ve never met you, and yet I’m rooting for you. You seem like you have the perfect temperment for this and the experience and maturity to get it done right. And everyone seems to love you! Looking through your sites and watching your adventures was great fun. Good Luck to you World Travler.
1:39 is my favorite (for the Waterloo pic and your Grandpa’s voicemail).
I am willing you to win. I’m pretty good at it, so you better start packing.
Oh, my gosh, Casey! You are extremely creative and talented! If I ever travel the world, I want you there helping me document it!!!
Congratulations to you too!
Wonderful job, Casey. Best of luck to you!
Thanks Casey, you too!!
Love it every time I see it!
Nice work Casey
Through Casey’s creative videos, photography, and writing, I am inspired to stop being stagnant and travel as much as possible. I cannot imagine a more deserving and dynamic person than Casey to share his unique and appreciative perspective of his travels around the world.
Thanks Casey!!!! Congrats to you too! whooo now the countdown begins for top 20!!
Good Luck Casey!
Good Luck Casey
Mista T still Approves
good stuff Casey I really hope you WIN.. You’ve got this! yahhhhh
AMAZING! You have my vote! I miss SAS! -Rudy
His pure and unadulterated spirit can only be summed up by the great Abraham Lincoln when he said, “All I am, or can be, I owe to my angel mother. ” You are all of our Mothers Casey. All of ours.
This was one of the first videos I watched on this website. I remember wishing I hadn’t watched it because I loved the idea so much that I had trouble coming up with an original idea for my video. I finally decided to do a notepad list of things STA wants and how I fit that list.. shit. your idea again.
anyways, good luck and great video.
Casey: This is great, captures your talents wonderfully. If you need a reference, have them contact me.
I’m THRILLED for you Casey, they couldn’t pick a better candidate. GOOD LUCK!!!
Tip of the hat to you sir…you’re gonna kill ‘em!
As a retired man now travling the world with his wife I was lucky enough to meet and spend time with Casey. The UVa Semester at Sea summer 2009 voyage was much more fun and interesting because Casey was there.
George Bruch
I am so jealous!
Casey, I can’t imagine a better person for this mission! All my fingers and toes are crossed for you!
You got the stuff, kid! I always thought so.
Someday, we’ll do india together … it will knock off your socks!
Best of luck,
Maria
Go for it Casey!!! I am rooting for you I have it on FB and Twitter!!!
What fun – I too am jealous
Good luck! I just cast you your 700th vote
good luck Casey! Can’t wait to see the wonderful videos/photos when you win!!!
Pulling for you, Casey!! Sending the link to family and friends…we all adore the video!!! Good Luck!!
Mr. Hudetz rocks my socks! really. my socks are rocking cuz of chudetz.
I hope you win! I think you would be great at this!!! Good luck!
Good luck, Casey!!
Casey is the MAN the world loves! Go get ‘em!
Keep it up Casey .. Voted and will keep spreading the word
Hi boss! All the luck in the world!
Ana
Mr. Hudetz-
How do I hop on this bandwagon of ‘Top 50′ love you seem to have initiated? I was browsing (read: stalking) some of the other videos, you know, just to check out (read: assess) the competition, and I noticed that you kept popping up everywhere with nice little inspirational or supportive or funny or [insert other fitting adjective here] comments. Can’t lie, I’m feeling a little left out of the STA hopefuls inner circle.
Ha, in all seriousness, loved your video from the very beginning. Lots of luck and all that jazz…
-Spencer (Ms. Oberman?)
Congrats to you, too. Glad to see the judges got it down to a real good group. Do you know if we have to submit a resume and/or recommendations at all? It doesn’t have anything about that on the new application, but I know that was one of the things it said they would require from the top 50.
Ben
This video makes me want to travel, I have watched it an embarrassing amount of times, good luck!
Thank you, Casey! Your ideas are intriguing to me and wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
p.s. Love the harmonica/guitar duo. Next time I want to see cymbals between the knees, please.