Study Abroad Contest Winners

Academic Year 2024–25

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024–25 Study Abroad Photo, Video, and Writing Contests! And to all 106 students who participated in at least one of the three contests, our sincere thanks for sharing your experiences. We are delighted to present the winning submissions.

2024-25 Photo Contest Winners

Photo Contest

See all of the winning photos from our 2024–25 contest in the Flickr album.

  • First Prize: “A father and son share a moment as smokestacks loom on the horizon. Barcelona, Catalonia” by Adam Nicolas Rangel, Class of 2026 (Barcelona: Civilization in the Western Mediterranean, in Spanish)
  • Second Prize: “Hot Air Balloons in the Skies of Luxor” by Sarah Katz, Class of 2026 (Cairo: Middle Eastern Civilizations)
  • Third Prize: “Brutalist housing rises behind a football pitch. Barcelona, Catalonia” by Adam Nicolas Rangel, Class of 2026 (Barcelona: Civilization in the Western Mediterranean, in Spanish)
  • Best Portfolio: Set of four images of Egypt by Lucas Kult-Banout, Class of 2027 (Cairo: Middle Eastern Civilizations)
  • An additional 20 photos received Honorable Mentions or YOUChicago Abroad Prizes

Learn more about the photo contest

2024-25 Video Contest Winners

Video Contest

Watch the prize-winning videos from our 2024–25 Study Abroad in 60 Seconds Contest.

Learn more about the video contest

2024-25 Writing Contest Winners

Writing Contest

Read the prize-winning pieces from our 2024–25 Study Abroad Travel Writing Contest.

Learn more about the writing contest