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Study Abroad returnees will receive an email from our office with more information after they have returned from abroad.<\/p>\n

PHOTO CONTEST
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You may submit a photo for one or all of the following four categories, up to 1 photo per category. Each photo submitted must include location and a short description (less than 100 words).<\/p>\n

(1)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Trojan Abroad
\n<\/strong>Submit your best selfie that shows an aspect of your host country while representing USC. Strike a \u201cFight On!\u201d pose, wear USC apparel, or get creative depicting Trojan pride.<\/p>\n

(2)\u00a0 Hidden Gems<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Submit a photo of yourself and\/or others such as locals participating in local daily life in your host city\u00a0(e.g., your neighborhood, your school or commute there, local cafes, markets, etc.)<\/p>\n

(3)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Cultural Engagement
\n<\/strong>Submit a photo of yourself and\/or others such as locals engaging and learning abroad with clear references unique to the location. Think cultural events or activities, regional traditions and new cultural perspectives.<\/p>\n

(4)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>People’s Choice
\n<\/strong>The winner will be determined by popular vote! Focus on submitting high quality pics that could be featured in a travel magazine, blog or cover photo. Think Natural Geographic, nature scenes, cityscapes, etc.<\/p>\n

WRITING CONTEST<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Any submission with a focus on the written word is welcome. The best submissions are those that go beyond a day-to-day account and are reflective, amusing and\/or reminiscent of the spirit of a place. Possibilities include non-fictional or fictional prose, poetry, and blogs. Entries can include photos and illustrations. Submissions should be 3 pages max. (not including photos or illustrations) and submitted as Word documents or a link to a blog.<\/p>\n

FILM CLIP CONTEST<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Film clips should reflect the kind of cultural immersion and observations that can be experienced through engaging with the culture of your host country rather than a touristic approach.\u00a0\u00a0Films (5 min max) can be submitted via email providing the URL to your film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\n Contest Winners\n <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n \n
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Writing Contest Winners<\/h3>\n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Film Clip Contest Winners<\/h3>\n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Photo Contest Winners<\/h3>\n \n \n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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