Ducks Take Flight
Summer 2026 Media Contest
Are you studying abroad this summer? Submit photos or videos from your time abroad for a chance to win!
What to Submit
- Submit photos and/or videos in sets of seven. Seven pieces of media counts as one submission.
- You may submit more than once. You can send multiple submissions separately, or send them all at once as a multiple of seven (e.g., 14, 21+ total pieces of media).
- Both photos and videos are welcome. Edited content is encouraged but not required — think day-in-the-life videos, informational videos and packing videos, travel edits, and more.
Guidelines
Quality
- Bright and well-lit
- Minimal blur
- Clear subject matter
- Appropriate content adhering to UO Guidelines (No drugs, alcohol, inappropriate/illegal activities, profanity, etc. Use good judgement!)
- Vertical or horizontal framing accepted
Examples:
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Themes
Need inspiration? Check out some ideas below:
- Ducks in Action — Content featuring UO students in frame: on excursions, throwing the O, sightseeing, or just living abroad life. If a Duck is in the shot, we want to see it!
- Special Sightings — Unique experiences from your time abroad: a dance or cooking class, a cute animal encounter, trying new cultural foods. Capture the moments that made your experience one of a kind.
How to Submit
DM your photos/videos to @geoabroad or email dgecomms@uoregon.edu. Submissions are due by September 20, 2026. Winners will be notified by email by October 1.
Prizes
Raffle
Five students will be randomly selected to each receive $10 in Duck Bucks. Every qualifying submission earns you an entry — submit more than once for additional entries.
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Grand Prize
Kodak film camera and one roll of film.
One student will be selected by the GEO communications team for the best piece of media. Selection is based on overall visual quality — bright, clear, and capturing a standout study abroad moment.
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