The photo contest aims to showcase the unique and enriching experiences of students participating in a study abroad program. Participants are encouraged to submit photos that capture the essence of their study abroad journey.*
Eligibility | Categories | Guidelines | Submission Process | Deadline | Judging and Prizes
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Eligibility
The contest is open to all current University of Oregon students enrolled in a study abroad program for the summer 2024 term. Participants must have taken the photos themselves during their study abroad experience.
Categories
- School spirit. Show us throwing the O or wearing/posing with your Duck gear abroad.
- Something that makes your host country unique. Is it the clothing? The architecture or landscape? A cultural practice?
- Activity/Excursion. Did you go on a tour with your class? Did you learn how to cook a local dish or make a cultural item?
- In the classroom. What does your classroom look like? What makes it unique?
- Food and Culture. What is a typical dish that is made in your host country? How do people gather to eat? What traditions exist around food?
- Video. A maximum 30 second clip or series of clips to highlight a certain aspect of your host country such as:
- Excursion/activity pictures and videos
- Day in the life abroad (vlog style highlighting your commute, your classroom, what you do for fun, cultural activities)
- What I eat in a day
- What’s in my bag/pack with me to...
- Night/weekend/work/school life in (place)
- Come with me to (activity)
- What no one tells you when traveling to...
- What I’ve learned about the culture
- Best overall. Could your photo make the cover of National Geographic?
Guidelines for Photo and Video Submissions
- Each participant may submit up to 5 photos per photo category, and 3 videos for the video category.
- Photos should be high resolution and in JPG or PNG format. Videos in vertical format should have a minimum of 1080 x 1350 resolution. Videos in horizontal format should have a minimum of 1920 x 1080 resolution.
- Photos and videos must not have been previously published or submitted to other contests.
- Photos and videos should not contain any offensive or inappropriate content. No drugs, alcohol, inappropriate/illegal activities, profanity, etc. Use good judgement!
- Please indicate which category you would like to submit each photo
Submission Process
Photos
Please fill out the photo contest form and upload all photos in the form.
Videos
- Participants must submit their videos via email to dgecomms@uoregon.edu.
- The email subject line should include “GEO summer 2024 video contest submission” and the participant's name.
- In the body of the email, participants should include their name, email address, study abroad location, and a brief description of the video. Optional: participants may also include their Instagram handle to be featured on @GEOAbroad
Deadline
GEO will be accepting entries until Monday, September 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Judging Criteria and Prizes
GEO will judge the photos based on the following criteria
- Relevance to the theme of the category
- Creativity and originality
- Technical quality of the photo (in focus, good lighting, etc.)
GEO will choose one winner per category. Each winner will receive a $25 Duck Bucks card.
*UO Model Release Notice: By entering this contest, you irrevocably grant the University of Oregon and its Division of Global Engagement permission to publish, republish, adapt, exhibit, reproduce, modify, make derivative works, distribute, or display your name, image, voice, written testimony, and biographical information in connection with any university product or service. This permission applies to all markets and in any media or technology now known or hereafter developed. The university may exercise any of these rights itself or through any commercial or nonprofit successors, transferees, or licensees. Through your submission, you waive any right to inspect or approve any work that bears your name, image, voice, written testimony, and biographical information.