Feb. 27, 2019
U荔枝视频 students use their lenses to explore the world
Jessica Wry won an honourable mention for her shot, Minding the Shop, taken in Beijing, China.
The 27th annual International Photo Contest received over 200 entries this year, showcasing the once-in-a-lifetime experiences U荔枝视频 students had while studying and traveling abroad. With cameras in hand, the study abroad students soaked up these unforgettable moments and ensured they captured their adventures to share them with the U荔枝视频 community.
Students submitted their photos in three categories: People, Place and Bucket List Item. 鈥淭his annual contest inspires students to discover the many ways that they can take their degrees abroad, and show that there is truly an option that can work for any U荔枝视频 student,鈥 says Colleen Packer, director, international learning programs.
鈥淲hen students internationalize their degrees, they have the opportunity to encounter unforgettable people and places. The images shared in this contest encourage students to step into these incredible moments, and get a feel for what studying abroad is like.鈥
All categories, except for People鈥檚 Choice, were chosen by a panel of judges based on image composition, style, and expression of international experience. More than 3,000 people, in-person and online, cast their vote for their favourite photos in the People鈥檚 Choice category.
Students are encouraged to continue sharing their study abroad experiences throughout the year by tagging @U荔枝视频Abroad on social media. You can find more photo submissions on the UCI Website, or the .
Interested in making your own study abroad memories? Now is the best time to apply for funding, as U荔枝视频 has awards ranging from $500-$7,500 available for students studying abroad. Don鈥檛 miss your chance to apply. The deadline for funding is only weeks away in mid-March! .
There are still spots available to study abroad in spring, summer or fall, but the programs are filling up quickly. .