Lola Tagwerker, who participated in the Cinema Studies in Dublin program, turned an incredible experience abroad into a poster presentation at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Learn more about Lola's work below:

Eyes on Ireland

It was an honor to study abroad in Ireland this summer, to learn about its rich history, and for it to ultimately play a part in my own.

Eyes on Ireland is a love letter to all I never thought I'd be able to see. In shades of gray and green, this collection of images are from a few of my favorite moments. And while the laughter, untimely insdie jokes, and carelessness of youth cannot be heard from beyond the frame, I hope to share an ounce of the beauty this place afforded me with in my first collection of photography.

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"Eyes on Ireland is more than a visual record, it’s a reflection of how study abroad can shift your perspective both behind the lens and beyond it. With support from the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, I had the opportunity to study abroad through GEO’s Cinema Studies in Dublin program. During my time in Ireland, I documented my experience while immersing myself in the country’s culture, history, and film. This exhibition captures not just the beauty of a place, but the growth that comes from experiencing it firsthand. I was proud to present Eyes on Ireland at the University of Oregon’s Undergraduate Research Symposium, where I explored how immersive travel, and creative practice can intersect to tell meaningful stories. The exhibition was also selected as one of five student projects to be featured in the Knight Library’s Tiny Galleries for the 2025–2026 cycle."