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Congratulations to the Fall 2008 winners:
1st—Chelsea Petit, Cork-Ireland
2nd—Emily Hemann, South Africa
3rd—David Gifford, South Africa
4th—Jeff Schnobrich, Guatemala
Whole World Reads Winner-
Alexandra Haider, South Africa
Photo Contest
Each semester the Office for Education Abroad sponsors a study abroad photo contest (co-sponsored by the Admission Office) for all students who have or are currently studying abroad. The Spring 2009 contest will accept submissions from Wednesday, February 4th through Friday, February 20th. To view past winners and submissions, please visit our photo gallery.
Fall 2008 Winners are featured at the bottom of this page!
General Contest Prizes
1st—$200 Bookstore gift certificate and a T-shirt
2nd—$110 Bookstore gift certificate and a T-shirt
3rd—$60 Bookstore gift certificate and a T-shirt
4th—T-shirt
The Whole World Reads
The CSB/SJU Libraries are seeking photos of libraries, books, and readers from around the world. They welcome submissions of pictures on the theme of reading, from shots of a great national library to outdoor book vendors to someone on a park bench with a newspaper to a family sharing a story. Their intention is to create a display that celebrates literacy around the world.
All submissions will be displayed in Alcuin or Clemens Library.
"The Whole World Reads" Prizes
- The winning photo will be added to the Libraries’ permanent collection,- and the winning photographer will receive an Oxford Atlas of the World.
Submissions
- All submissions must be digital, high resolution images.
- You must complete an Online Photo Submission Form for each photo submitted.
Image Guidelines and Tips
- The best images clearly “show” an international setting or some indication of the specific setting.
- Photos should show the meeting and mixing of cultures with people from all over the world
- Be sure to capture the unique atmosphere of the country you visited.
- We prefer photos include CSB/SJU students, but it is not a requirement.
- Pictures should not include alcohol.
- Picture should be a clear, crisp photo with good lighting.
- Photos of students intermingling with individuals from the country are excellent!
- Photos of professors instructing students would be great ... just step back from the group and take some shots.
- Photos with students posing are fine, but we prefer photos where (at least it appears) that students aren't aware of the camera.
FAQ
- WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Great prizes! And the opportunity to display your creative work while promoting study abroad.
- WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE PHOTOS APPEAR? Photos will be displayed on our Web site and will be part of an international study exhibit on the CSB/SJU campuses. In addition, the colleges use them for general publications and for the international study brochure. They could be used on the Web and in advertisements. By submitting the photos you are giving us permission to use them.
- I HAVE SOME GREAT SHOTS THAT DON’T HAVE CSB/SJU STUDENTS IN THEM. SHOULD I SUBMIT THEM? Yes. However, we generally prefer photos that include CSB/SJU students.
- HOW MANY SHOULD I SUBMIT? As many as you like, but try and pick out your best photos for submission. Remember that you need to complete a submission for EACH photo.
- WILL I BE CREDITED FOR THE PHOTO IF IT IS USED? Sometimes yes and sometimes no. We do keep your name attached to our digital file, but not all brochures are set up to provide the photography credit.
The Fall 2008 Winners:
First Place: Chelsea Petit
Ireland-Cork Spring 2008
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We spent all morning hiking along the very edge of the Cliffs of Mohr, making our way to the castle that can be seen in the distance. Along the way we found a golfball, and wanted to see what would happen if we tossed it over the side. It fell a long, long way from the edge. We were all very glad not to be the golfball!
Second Place: Emily Hemann
South Africa Spring 2008
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Every week we would volunteer with the children at the AIDS Haven in Port Elizabeth. Here, David is playing with some of the boys in the yard.
Third Place: David Gifford
South Africa Spring 2008
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This photo was taken on our way up the trail to George Peak. The trail offered incredible views of willderness and the coastline.
Fourth Place: Jeff Schnobrich
Guatemala Spring 2008
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Just outside of Xela, Guatemala, sits La Muela, a rock formation created as the result of a volcanic eruption many years ago. Chanti and I decided to do a little yoga while taking in the view of the beautiful Guatemalan highlands.
The Whole World Reads Winner:
Alexandra Haider
South Africa Spring 2008
Laura reading in South Africa
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During Pendla Family night, a night that South Africa Study abroad students plan for the families at Pendla we did giveaways. One of the students won a book that we brought from home called Oh the Places You'll Go. Laura was reading them the book even though they didn't know English very well. Her hope was that someday they would be to read the book themselves.