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Education Abroad Photo and Video Contest

Did you have an amazing time studying abroad? Then share it with the Kent State community! 

Showcase your experiences overseas and inspire others to embark on their own global journey.

Enter our photo and video contest below for your chance to win!

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You can submit up to 8 photos or videos.

 

Contest Guidelines

Submission Deadline

Kent State offers three Photo & Video Contest throughout the year in the summer, fall, and spring semesters.

Fall Submission Deadline: Enter by 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Students who participated in Fall 2024, Fall Break 2024, or Academic Year 2024/2025 education abroad programs may submit.

Spring Submission Deadline: Enter by 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Students who participated in Winter Break 2025, Spring Break 2025, Spring 2025, or Academic Year 2024/2025 programs may submit.

Summer Submission Deadline: Enter by 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Students who participated in Spring 2025, Spring Break 2025, and Summer 2025 education abroad programs may submit.

How to Enter

You must submit the following information for each photo or video:

  • Date and location of the photo or video.
  • Why you chose to submit the photo or video.

Entry Guidelines
  • You must be a current Kent State student.
  • Photos and videos must be from your time on a Kent State education abroad program.
  • Photos and videos must be your own original work and cannot be AI-generated.
  • Photos and videos should be appropriate (meaning that you鈥檇 be comfortable if your grandma saw it!).
  • Photos and videos must be under 1GB each.

If you have any questions, please contact edabroad@kent.edu.

Judging Criteria and Winning Entries

The Office of Global Education staff will make the final selections for each category. Each photo and video will be judged with attention to how well it fits the chosen category, the story behind it, its authenticity and the quality.

One winner will be selected from each category, with 4 winners in total.

The winning photos and videos from each category will be announced and featured on our  and . You can find the announcement schedule for Fall 2024 below.

  • Flashes Abroad: Monday, January 6, 2025
  • The Classroom Expanded: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
  • Cultural Connections: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
  • Scenic Highlights: Thursday, January 9, 2025

Winners will also receive an Education Abroad graduation cord.

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