Finalists in the 2014 Study Abroad Photography Contest (L to R): Schism, Aaron Buncher; Yarn Dyeing, Yangshengjing Qiu; Killimarmaro Olympians, Elizabeth Dabbs; The Great Escape, Laura Penalver
The Global Education Office Study Abroad Photo Contest gave returning students the chance to share their experiences abroad and demonstrate their skill with a camera.
This year’s categories were: Location, Location, Location, including photos of cityscapes, shops, landscape, nature, architecture, or anything that gives a sense of place; Celebration of Culture, photos that capture the spirit of the host country, including interactions with the local population, traditions, or festivals; Tribe in Action, W&M students out and about in the world, doing research, in the classroom, or with their host families; and Kitchen Sink, random but interesting shots that did not fit in the other categories.
After receiving nearly 180 photos from more than 70 students, Global Education Office staff selected a finalist for each category. These photos were then displayed at the 2014 Summer Study Abroad Open House, and event attendees selected Ub Qiu as the overall winner.
The finalists and top-ranked photos in each category are on exhibit. Images of the exhibit are available from Swem Library on Flickr.
About the Reves Center
The Reves Center for International Studies is the home of the office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs, Global Education Office, and Office of International Students, Scholars, and Programs and supports the internationalization of learning, teaching, research and community involvement at William & Mary.
More than 700 William & Mary students study abroad annually. Nearly 50 percent of the university’s students do so as undergraduates, making William & Mary the top public, doctorate-granting institution for undergraduate study abroad. The university offers more than 30 study abroad programs — that include faculty-led, research-oriented, field work, service learning, exchange and direct enrollment options — in more than 20 countries.