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Foster Study Abroad Photo Contest

Each year at the Global Business Center, we collect photos from students who participated on a study abroad programs in the past year to showcase all the ways the Foster community is engaging with the world beyond our beautiful campus. Through your photo submissions, you will help future students get a taste of what it actually looks like to study abroad! Share your Husky pride, a day in the life as a study abroad student, or a favorite travel memory. We want to see it all!

The Foster Study Abroad Photo Contest 2024 is now open!

Timing

  • Open September 4 – October 20, 2024
  • Judging by Foster Faculty & Staff from October 28 – November 8, 2024
  • Submissions shown at the Foster Study Abroad Fair on November 20, 2024

Eligibility

To apply to this year’s Foster Study Abroad Photo & Video Contest, you must be one of the following:

  • Foster students who studied abroad on a UW or Foster study abroad program anytime between October 2023 and October 2024.
  • Non-Foster students who studied abroad on a Foster study abroad program anytime between October 2023 and October 2024.

Requirements

  • You can submit up to 5 photos from your time abroad. These can be where you studied abroad or other travel locations.
  • By submitting your photos you agree to your photos being used by Foster on our social media accounts and in future promotion of Foster Study Abroad Programs.

Categories

  • Husky Spirit: Do you have any photos showing off Foster or UW gear while abroad? This is the category for you!
  • Day in the Life: Show everyone what a day in the life of a study abroad student looks like! View of your classroom, studying at your favorite café, exploring with new friends, group photo of your cohort, company visit, etc.
  • My Global Lens: A photo that displays views uniquely accessible to students living abroad – social issues; cultural interactions; cityscapes; landscapes; etc.

Prizes

Foster Faculty and Staff will vote for the top photos in each category. The winners will receive a cash prize of $25 if they win their category and $50 if they win the overall competition.

What happens with the submissions?

  • There will be voting by Foster Faculty and Staff to determine winners in each category, these winners will get a cash prize.
  • The submissions will be featured at the Foster Undergraduate Study Abroad Fair in November.
  • The winners may be featured on Foster Social Media accounts and in the Foster Business Magazine.
  • Submissions will also be used in future marketing and outreach efforts to show prospective study abroad students what it means to be a student abroad!

Want to learn more about Foster Undergraduate and MBA Study Abroad Programs?