2024 Study Abroad Photo Contest Winners!
“A picture is worth a thousand words” and this year’s 2024 study abroad photo contest brought us photos from all around the world that spoke millions of words. In our annual study abroad photo contest, we offer the opportunity to students who studied abroad to share their best shots from their time abroad. This year, participants submitted their photos under three exciting themes. Our first theme, “You and a View” invited students to showcase themselves alongside a stunning backdrop or memorable experience during their time abroad. Theme 2: “Cultures in Action” asked students to submit photos that captured how they engaged and connected with the culture of their host country. Our final theme was “The World is Your Classroom,” which encouraged students to submit photos that captured the hands-on, real-world learning experiences they lived through during their time abroad. After reviewing and voting though hundreds of amazing submissions from students, these were this year's winners of our 2024 Study Abroad Photo Contest!
Congratulations to Loyda Vance, winner of the 2024 Study Abroad Photo Contest for Theme 1: “You and a View.”
“In this photo my Study Abroad group and I were running from the rain to get into the water which I thought was funny. Just up Playa Conchal, where this photo took place, there’s another beach named Playa Hermosa. As a group we all went down there one time and the waves were huge, nothing I’ve ever seen before in the states, and it made the experience much more fun to stay afloat.” -Loyda
Another round of applause to Jordan Oslowski, winner of theme 2: “Cultures in Action” of the 2024 Study Abroad Photo Contest!
“This photo takes me back to the best time of my life! Taken on my last weekend in Australia, this photo marks the end of my 5-month study abroad experience. I learned a lot about myself, met plenty of lifelong friends, and explored all the different parts of the country and the amazing culture. This image reminds me of a time when I had no worries and was truly living in the moment! Stopping for a moment to watch the sunset with my new friends from all over the world was my favorite part of my experience abroad. I want to go back!” - Jordan
Finally, Congratulations to Layla Todd for winning theme 3: “The World is Your Classroom” of our 2024 Study Abroad Photo Contest!
“This photo represents a hands-on learning experience that studying abroad made possible. Looking back, I not only remember the Italian sunshine, fresh herbs, and flour that made the day so delightful, but also the good friends who made it so worthwhile.” -Layla
Congratulations again to the winners of this year’s annual photo contest, and a big thank you to everyone who participated. You all made this contest an amazing celebration of international learning! Stay tuned for next year!