IEW Photo Contest
You can submit one photo per category for any of the following categories. Additionally, student entries will be considered for first-,second-, and -third place prizes in each category:
Intercultural Immersion Moments:
Captures moments where students are immersed in the culture of their host country (U.S. or abroad). Photos might showcase students engaging in everyday activities that reflect the unique aspects of the host country's culture, or participating in local events, traditions, or festivals. Photos may also capture a moment or scene which creates a culturally immersive or -reflective experience for the viewer.
Landscapes & Culture:
Highlight the natural beauty and landscapes of host country locations (U.S. or abroad). Participants can submit photographs of landscapes, environments, iconic landmarks, scenic vistas, or natural wonders that play a significant role in shaping the host culture. Examples include images of geographic formations tied to cultural myths, or landscapes which impact the current economic and cultural circumstances of a host community.
Cultural Crossings:
Photos that capture the interactions and connections between people from different cultures OR photos which illustrate the ways that cross-cultural trade and culture exchange impacts daily life in the host culture. Photos might include moments of cross-cultural friendship and collaboration between people, or scenes which re-present an example of the mixing point of multiple cultures in the environment or in an object in the host country (U.S. or abroad).
To ensure the best quality, please save the photo as a .JPEG or .PNG at the highest resolution possible. Recommended photo dimensions are to be a minimum of 2400 X 3000 pixels or 300dpi or 1MB in size (check photo properties). Your submission grants the departments permission to print and display your photograph.
