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Travel Writing Contest
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Photo by Heather Olafsson at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain.
From The Who What Where Why When of Living Abroad in Spain. |
Congratulations to all Student Travel Writing Contest Winners! | ||
We were pleased and excited to receive many fine submissions during the past year from students or recently graduated students, many of which were of exceptionally high quality and reflected great enthusiasm about their experiences abroad. Ranking the submissions in order proved difficult. Ultimately, we made our decision based upon a combination of the information included in the essay, inspirational elements, and who best followed the detailed guidelines for the contest — all else being equal.
We were struck this year by the willingness and enthusiasm of authors to provide and generously share important advice and reflections to future study abroad participants based upon their personal experience, for which all clearly did thorough research and planning. |
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1st
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The Who What Where Why When of Living Abroad in Spain by Heather Olafsson | |
2nd
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How to Pick an Archaeological Field School Abroad by Kobi Weaver | |
3rd (tie)
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A Successful Semester Teaching English in Chile by Alison Climes | |
3rd (tie)
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The Quick and Dirty Guide to Interning in Geneva by Britnae Purdy | |
Finalist
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How To Select the Right Courses Abroad: A Semester in Santiago, Chile by Stephane Alexandre | |
Finalist
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How to Persevere and Learn Languages While Abroad by Ema Barnes | |
Finalist
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Why Complete Your Degree Abroad? Save Your Money for More Adventures by Sarah Crocco | |
Finalist
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An American Student Intern in Athens: Exploring a Great City by Stephanie Ferrarie | |
Finalist
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Internship Abroad in Stirling Castle, Scotland by Heidi Lindsley | |
Finalist
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A Student Guide to Living and Study Abroad in Scotland by Lex Voytek |
Congratulations to all 2015 Student Travel Writing Contest Winners! | ||
1st
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How to Calmly Cope with the Study Abroad Blues: Advice from a Student in Rome by Daniel King |
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2nd (tie)
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Broke and in College: How to Fund Your Study Abroad by Ashleigh Bugg | |
2nd (tie)
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Study Abroad in Perugia, Italy: A Student's Guide to Cultural Immersion in Europe by Katie Tozer | |
3rd (tie)
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Study Abroad in London: Planning and Living An Odyssey by Heather Robinette | |
3rd (tie)
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A Year Abroad in Nice, France on a Full Scholarship by Sarena Tien | |
Finalist
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A Semester in Istanbul, Turkey by Jamie Balard | |
Finalist
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The Student Guide to an Affordable Year in Europe by Sarah Stites |
2014 Student Travel Writing Contest Winners! | ||
1st
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How to Select the Right International Program: 10 Key Steps by Rachel Rueckert |
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2nd (tie)
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Studying Thai in Thailand: Learn a New Language and Live for a Year Abroad by Nathan Edgerton | |
2nd (tie)
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Why You Should Choose a Program with a House Share Option: A Semester of Language Learning in Japan by Amber Bunnell | |
3rd (tie)
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Volunteer Service in Zambia: A Little Goes a Long Way by Marissa Sutera | |
3rd (tie)
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Study Abroad in Thailand by Mary Ware | |
3rd (tie)
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Study Abroad in Freiburg, Germany: Discover the Green Lifestyle in the Eco-Capital by Caroline Ludwig | |
Finalist
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A Year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: The Emotional Stages of Study Abroad by Marie Lefebvre |
2013 Student Travel Writing Contest Winners | ||
1st
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How and Why to Study for a Master�s Degree in Southeast Asia by Nathan Edgerton |
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2nd
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Speaking in Tongues: Learning Languages and Studying Abroad in Granada, Spain by Anna Rose Maine | |
3rd
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Teach English Abroad: That Is, If You Want To by Emily Kellner | |
Finalist
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How and Why to Learn Spanish in Granada, Spain by Izzy Hendry | |
Finalist
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A Semester Studying at Oxford with the OPUS Program by Mickey Jackson | |
Finalist
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Volunteering and Travel in Costa Rica: Experience the Beauty by Shannon Kelly | |
Finalist
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Life on an Internship Abroad in Madrid: How I Learned to Love the City by Shannon Kiang | |
Finalist
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Living Abroad in Cordoba, Argentina: La Vida Tranquila by Mary MacKenty | |
Finalist
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How to Make Your Study Abroad Program Decision by Gina Mussio | |
Finalist
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Living, Studying, and Volunteering in Montevideo, Uruguay by Lindsay Stewart |
2011 Student Travel Writing Contest Winners | ||
1st
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What You Should Know About Studying and Living in Istanbul, Turkey by David Joshua Jennings |
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2nd
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How to Find a Dream Job in the Field of International Education by Jennifer Hare | |
3rd (tie)
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Living La Vita Fiorentina: One Spring in Florence, Italy by Gillian Gurish | |
3rd (tie)
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How to Fall in Love with Study Abroad in Italy Again and Again by Leah Henderson | |
3rd (tie)
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Teaching English in the Heart of Europe, Otherwise Known as Hungary by Jakob Hidas | |
3rd (tie)
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How to Enjoy Your Time Studing Abroad in Bologna by Emily Peeler | |
Finalist
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A Year Abroad at Oxford University: Living and Learning in the City of Dreaming Spires by Melissa Browne | |
Finalist
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Volunteering, Living and Learning in Cambodia by Charlie Cristi | |
Finalist
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Studying and Interning in Bavaria: The Keys to a Successful Experience Abroad by Allison LaRose | |
Finalist
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Guadalajara, Mexico by Emily Miner |
2009 Student Travel Writing Contest Winners | |
1st
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Learning Spanish in Quito: Immersion in Ecuadorian Culture by David Joshua Jennings |
2nd
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Learning Medical Spanish in Costa Rica: Pura Vida by Regina Toto |
3rd
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Advanced Studies Abroad in Bath, England by Regina Toto |
Finalist
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A Student’s Reference Guide to Studying Abroad by Kayda Norman |
Finalist
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Study Abroad in Australia: Immersion Intensifies the Experience by Jennifer Fromal |
Finalist
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Travel and Live Abroad in Chiang Mai, Thailand as a Student: A Difficult but Great Experience by Kasey Weber |
Finalist
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Study Abroad in Brussels, Belgium: From Naive Isolationist to True European by Helen Bond |
2007 Student Travel Writing Contest Winners | |
1st
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The Lasting Benefits of Study Abroad by Lauren Anne Underhill |
2nd
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Life Lessons in Ghana by Lauren Elliott |
2000 - 2006 Student Travel Writing Contest Winners | ||
2006
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1st
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The Road Less Traveled: Grants for Independent Research Overseas by Shayna McHugh |
2005
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1st
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Living and Learning in Oxford by Emily Hilk |
2004
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1st
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Beyond the Comfort Zone by Kate Gustafson |
2003
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1st
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Planning for Study Abroad in Developing Countries by Meredith Alt |
2002
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1st
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Irish Literature in Dublin: Disability Does Not Prevent Study Abroad by Johana Schwartz |
2001
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1st
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Work in the Middle Kingdom: Internships in China by Christopher Moore |
2000
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1st
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A Student Guide to Choosing a Study Abroad Program by Chanomi Maxwell-Parish |
Student Writing Contest Guidelines | |
TransitionsAbroad.com
has been extremely proud to host an annual student writing contest during the past 16 years for all currently enrolled high school, undergraduate, graduate students, student interns, and volunteers (including Peace Corps).
Students who have graduated within the past three years are also eligible, as well as students currently on leave from school since many internships and working/living experiences occur after enrollment. We have always been open to multiple perspectives. The following prizes will be awarded to the winning student writing submissions:
All winning pieces are published on our site. Transitions Abroad magazine and TransitionsAbroad.com have long featured regular articles on the subject of Student Participant Stories, Student to Student Advice, Student Volunteer Service Learning, and Internships Abroad, where students share information and experience with other students contemplating educational travel abroad, whether formal study abroad, internships, volunteering, educational travel, or short-term work abroad.
Many of the winners of this contest have gone on to write more articles for TransitionsAbroad.com, create or enhance their portfolios and blogs, or find permanent writing and editing positions.
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What We Are Looking For in the Student Writing Contest | |
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Word Count 1,200-3,500 words. At least 2-3 or more high-resolution photos strongly preferred. Student Writing Contest DeadlineThe contest has been put on hold as of 2017 with plans to resume in the future.
Format Typed in Microsoft Word and sent by email to studentwritingcontest@TransitionsAbroad.com. Your name and your email address should be on the document and the "TransitionsAbroad.com Student Writing Contest" as the subject of the email. Please let us know at webeditor@transitionsabroad.com if your submission did not get through for any reason. Cover Sheet Please provide your name and email address, your college or university, and your year in school or year that you graduated or expect to graduate. If you traveled on your own, list the countries and dates and what you did (worked, backpacked, etc.) If you traveled with a program, list the program name and institution, and the dates. Include your email address if applicable. Include a short biographical note (hometown, major, etc.). This information can be in the body of the email which includes your submission. Transmission Send electronically as an attached MS Word file which includes the submission title, your name, your email address, and the story to studentwritingcontest@TransitionsAbroad.com. If you cannot attach the submission as an MS Word file, then please try to create a Google Document and send us the shared link. The last and least desirable way to submit is to paste the article text into an email message. If you have any questions about the contest, please write to webeditor@transitionsabroad.com. For images, which often play an important part in conveying the abroad experience, ideally you have the images stored in the Cloud on sites such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Flickr, etc. Images in the Cloud can be easily accessed by suppling a link with read rights, but if not, please feel free to attach as many relevant high resolution images as possible or let us know that you have them available. Images tell a story in and of themselves, of course, and photojournalistic approaches will be considered. Social Media Notification of your participation in the contest via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or your favorite social networking sites would be much appreciated. |
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