March, 2009's theme was "Getting Places," about which the rules read: "Whether by bus, train, boat, or animal, show us how people in your host country get places." And the winners wowed with some terrific views of getting around; winner Megan Williams' seriously sweet shot from Morocco got her places with a $250 travel voucher. Check out the winning shots:
The non-profit Glimpse Foundation promotes itself as providing cross-cultural understanding through the experiences of college-age travelers living and studying abroad; photo contest entries, Glimpse’s Editor in Chief, Kerala Goodkin, says, will “move beyond your standard images of tourist hotspots and attractions, and really offer a flavor for the daily realities of life in other countries."
Glimpse usually says of its contestants: "While the bulk of Glimpse content is contributed by study abroad students, anyone who has traveled or is traveling abroad is eligible to participate."
Good reminder to take photos while you're out there in the world: not only do you want to remember your trip, but fantastic chances exist, like this one, to share what you saw with fellow and future student travelers.
The Glimpse Foundation also sponsors an annual student travel writing contest with a November deadline offering literary reknown in the publication, "Glimpse Quarterly," the bulk of which is written by students studying abroad, and (generally) a travel voucher from STA as the winner's fame and fortune. Regular or periodic contributors are always welcome at Glimpse -- join the database and start writing. You'll be notified of contribution possibilities, including writing and photography contests.
Good luck!
