Study Abroad Photo Contest Guidelines
Check out the Finalists of the 2019-2020 Study Abroad Photo Contest
Photo Categories
- Location, Location, Location: Includes photos of cityscapes, shops, landscape, nature, architecture, or anything that gives a “sense of place.”
- Celebration of Culture: Photos that capture the spirit of your host country, including interactions with the local population, traditions, festivals, etc.
- Tribe in Action: W&M student(s) out and about in the world! Photos could be of you and your classmates doing research, in the classroom, with your host family, etc.
- Global Classroom: Photos that reflect the educational aspect of your experience, including your university, housing, libraries, laboratories, field sites, and other learning spaces.
- Kitchen Sink: Random but interesting shots that do not fit in the previous categories.
Rules & Regulations
- All entries must be original work of W&M students who registered for study abroad with the Global Education Office.
- Photos must have been taken at some time during the study abroad program (i.e. such as program functions and activities or group outings/travel; photos from personal travel before or after the program will not be accepted.)
- Students may submit up to 5 photos; only one photo will be accepted per category.
- If an image contains a minor, written consent from a parent or guardian must be provided.
- Images must have a resolution of at least 240 dpi; 300 dpi or higher is preferable. Photo submissions with a resolution under 240 dpi will not be considered.
- Photos must be digital and submitted via the online entry form with a photo release agreement by the deadline Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
- Category winners will be notified via email within three weeks after the deadline.
- Submitted photos may be selected for future print publication and/or web use—students will receive photo credit if the Reves Center uses their image for study-abroad promotion.
Stay tuned for information about the next contest!