13th Annual Photo Contest
Show us Your World
and You could Win a $250 Gift Card!
Each year, the Centre for International Programs runs the "Show Us Your World" photo contest, which showcases the photos of students who have studied abroad on a University of Guelph Study Abroad (Exchange, Field School, Summer Research, Summer Language, Summer Exchange) program during the previous year. For this year's contest, you must have studied abroad in the Fall 18, Winter 19, Summer 19 semester.
We know you took lots of pictures while you were travelling and we really, really want to see them!! Read over the categories and contest rules below and submit your photos for a chance to win!
Contest Details:
Contest opens: Monday, November 4th, 2019
Contest closes: Friday, November 15th, 2019
2019 Contest Categories
1. Global Gryphon: We want to see how you represented the University of Guelph while you were on exchange.
2. Living Local: How did you immerse yourself in your host countries culture? How did you make yourself feel at home while studying abroad? Show us!
3. Amigos Abroad: Show us how you and your friends (new or old) made the most of your time abroad! What picture (or two) best represents you and your study abroad amigos?
4. Sightseeing Students: It's in the name... Study Abroad! Where was the coolest place you studied, or your favourite place to hit the books, or how did you take your learning outside of the classroom?
Contest Prizes:
Fan Favourite: $50 University of Guelph Hospitality gift card
The winning photograph in each photo contest category will be decided by popular vote on Facebook. The photo with the most “Likes” in each category will win the $50 gift certificate.
The same entrant can win the Fan Favourite in only one category.
Grand Prize: A framed copy of the winning photo and a $250 Amazon Gift Card
An expert panel of judges appointed by the Centre for International Programs will decide the Grand Prize winner, chosen from all of the photos entered in the contest.
How to Submit Your Photos
Please read through the information below for Rules and Regulations on how to submit your photos.
If you have any questions, please email: cip@uoguelph.ca
Contest Rules and Regulations
Eligibility
1. Two photos per category per entrant. All additional entries will be disqualified.
2. Photos must have been taken by the student on the study abroad program or travels associated with the study abroad program. Only the creator of an image has the right to submit it. Prizes will be awarded to the entrants.
3. The contest is open to any University of Guelph student who participated in a University of Guelph Study Abroad program during the Fall 18, Winter 19, Summer 19 semesters.
Format
1. All entries must be submitted in digital forms, as .jpg files
2. The original image size must be in high-resolution format, with a minimum of 1500x2100pixels or 3.1 megapixels.
3. Photographic entries must be accompanied by a photo title and a description of the photo.
Rights
1. By submitting your photo entry/entries to the "Show us your World" photo contest, you agree to give CIP permission to use your photo(s).
2. The Centre for International Programs reserves the non-exclusive right to publish any entry and/or use any entry in related promotional material. These rights include but are not limited to CIP print and electronic publications, events and promotional materials and online venues such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the CIP website.
Judging
1. The winning photograph in each photo contest category will be decided by popular vote on Facebook, with the photo with the most “Likes” in each category winning the category prize. All winners will be notified by email in December
2. The Grand Prize winner for the contest will be selected by a panel of judges appointed by the Centre for International Programs. The decision of the judges is final. The winner will be notified by email in December
Prizes
1. Prizes must be accepted as awarded and no alternative will be given.