Study Abroad Photo Contest Guidelines

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.

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!