SANTA BARBARA — The University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) recently announced the winners of the 2011 Study Abroad Photo Contest. Students, faculty, and staff from across nine UC campuses voted for winners in each of three categories:
- Tells a Story (photo)
- Landscape & Cityscape (photo)
- Unique Experiences Abroad (video)
The winning contestants will each receive a $200 Apple Store gift certificate and will be featured on the UCEAP website and Facebook page.
"We congratulate our winners, and also want to thank all the students who participated, shared their personal stories, and showed how international education can help people form deeper connections to valuable and unique cultural experiences," says Jean-Xavier Guinard, associate vice provost and executive director of UCEAP. "This contest is a great opportunity for the UC community to see how the study abroad experience has helped students become international citizens and global thinkers by informing new and diverse perspectives."
This spring, all UCEAP participants, including Reciprocal Exchange students, were invited to share photos and videos sharing their unique experiences abroad. UCEAP received a variety of beautiful and compelling photos and videos from all over the world, including Thailand, Brazil, Italy, New Zealand, and more. Finalists will be showcased by UCEAP to promote study abroad programs and international education activities.
To view full list of contest finalists, visit www.flickr.com/photos/uceap.
1st Place — Spirit of the City by Charles McCone, UC Santa Barbara
Music in Dublin is nearly ubiquitous, it is an essential characteristic to the spirit of the city. Live music is on ever corner, and in every pub. It is wonderful.
1st Place — Kiwi Sunset by Julie Ferris, UCLA
This is a photograph taken on a roadtrip to Nelson, a small city on the northern side of New Zealand's South Island. Just as we arrived, we saw the sun setting over the ocean.
1st Place — Sounds of Berlin by Nicole Budrovich, UC Berkeley
In Berlin there always seems to be music in the air, this is just three days of the week and what I happened to hear.
Honorable mentions:
Black Day by Justin Hinton, UC Berkeley
In Korea, there are many hallmark holidays about love. In fact, the 14th of every month is a holiday. April 14th is known as Black Day. This news piece looks into what happens on Black Day and covers the story from a psychological perspective.
Thai Grandmother by Kristy Kumar, UC Berkeley
In the middle of a temple, this beautiful lady stopped me with her arm and asked me my name in Thai. I saw that she was with her son, his wife, and their many children. Each of them was looking after her. They even found this chair, and stick out of nowhere to support her. I think this epitomized the importance of giving back to one's elders in Thai culture.
Journey by Ramanpreet Nagra, UC Santa Barbara
My year abroad in South Africa, especially in the charming city of Cape Town, has allowed me to expand my curiosity, knowledge, imagination, and capacity for crazy adventures! Even after a whole year of it all, I still feel like I haven't had enough of this place.
The University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) has served as the UC systemwide international exchange program since 1962. Serving all ten campuses, UCEAP continues its support of the University of California's mission through academic instruction and exchange relationships around the world. Through study abroad, UCEAP provides the opportunity for students to become international citizens and global thinkers, equipping them with the understanding and skills necessary for success in the global marketplace. For more information, visit eap.ucop.edu.
