Education Abroad Photo Contest
2023 Winners
Physical World
Winner
Name: Riley PrewettClass Year: 2024Major: Chemical EngineeringStudy Abroad Program: University of MelbourneCaption: Taken during a road trip on the Great Ocean Road outside of Melbourne, Australia. Although not all of the 12 "apostles" remain standing, this is one of the country's most impressive landmarks on one of the most scenic drives in Australia.Location of Photo: Twelve Apostles, Princetown, VIC, AUTime of Photo: Fall 2022
Honorable Mention
Name: Pratikshya KarkiClass Year: 2024Major: Environmental HealthStudy Abroad Program: IES Abroad, Fall 2022, BarcelonaCaption: Switzerland road in layered mountains.Location of Photo: SwitzerlandTime of Photo: Fall 2022
Local Culture
Winner
Name: Andre EisenbergClass Year: 2023Major: International relationsStudy Abroad Program: IES BarcelonaCaption: A picture taken in the midst of celebrations of the historic Fiestas de La Mercè in the Barrio GóticoLocation of Photo: BarcelonaTime of Photo: Spring 2022
Honorable Mention
Name: Pratikshya KarkiClass Year: 2024Major: Environmental HealthStudy Abroad Program: IES Abroad, Fall 2022, BarcelonaCaption: Camel Ride in the Sahara desert.Location of Photo: Sahara desert, MoroccoTime of Photo: Fall 2022
Student Experience
Winner
Name: Anastasia ThranClass Year: 2025Major: BiochemistryStudy Abroad Program: DIS CopenhagenCaption: Field study at the Gentofte Hospital (part of the Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach course at DIS Copenhagen)Location of Photo: CopenhagenTime of Photo: Summer 2022
Honorable Mention
Name: Megan DiFrancoClass Year: 2023Major: BiologyStudy Abroad Program: ROC GalapagosCaption: A Sea Lion headed out for a swim after a long day of classLocation of Photo: San Cristobal, GalapagosTime of Photo: Fall 2022
Global Experience
Winner
Name: Chanel CheungClass Year: 2024Major: JapaneseStudy Abroad Program: IES TokyoCaption: Entering into the world of Japanese culture. Going to Kyoto was one of the most memorable experience for me. I was able to experience first-hand the beauty of traditional culture but connect with people all over the world with their own unique stories.Location of Photo: Fushimi Inari Shrine in KyotoTime of Photo: Fall 2022
Honorable Mention
Name: Alexander MuchnickClass Year: 2023Major: Political ScienceStudy Abroad Program: City, University of LondonCaption: The Old Bridge, which famously has connected Christian and Muslim communities since the 1500's, was rebuilt in 2004 after its destruction in 1993 war. Embodies the coexistence of culturesLocation of Photo: MostarTime of Photo: Spring 2022
Most Epic Selfie
Winner
Name: Giovanni Correa-QuinonesClass Year: 2024Major: Business: Entrepreneurship & Dance: Dance StudiesStudy Abroad Program: Semester At SeaCaption: A joyful selfie after hiking and feeling my own soul through the canyon of Petra.Location of Photo: Petra, JordanTime of Photo: Fall 2022
Honorable Mention
Name: Aryaa KarkareClass Year: 2022Major: NeuroscienceStudy Abroad Program: DIS StockholmCaption: I snapped this selfie during a weekend trip to Bergen. I am in the Sognefjord fjord, part of the sailing route Vikings took hundreds of years ago.Location of Photo: Fjords, Bergen, NorwayTime of Photo: Fall 2022