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Portraying the Journey of Life

Dec 16, 2009

Students’ photos illustrate the depth of the off-campus study experience

"When I was exploring a Beijing hutong (traditional neighborhood), I stumbled upon a group of migrant construction workers who were incredibly intrigued by my presence," wrote Colorado College student Anais Gude. "They were even more surprised to hear me speak Chinese. When I asked this boy if I could take a picture of him, he nodded silently, took a long drag from his cigarette and blew it towards the camera."

"Working on Manhood" by Anais Gude

The photo that Gude took – titled "Working on Manhood" and described as capturing "two culturally different people of the same age coming face to face and experiencing mutual curiosity" – has been awarded the Grand Prize in the 2009-10 ACM Off-Campus Study Photo Contest.

Along with the Grand Prize, awards were given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place photos in the contest's three categories: People, Stories, and Artistry. An additional ten photos received Honorable Mention recognition. All of these photos will be in a traveling exhibit to be hosted by 11 ACM colleges in early 2010. Read more


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Students shared compelling stories about adventure and discovery, academic and personal growth, and insights gained at the ACM Off-Campus Study Student Symposium.
Excitement of Off-Campus Study Reflected in Students' Photos Excitement of Off-Campus Study Reflected in Students' Photos Jan 30, 2009
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration, ACM sponsored the Off-Campus Study Photo Contest, inviting students to share the images and impressions they gathered from studying around the world.

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Traveling Photo Exhibit Will Showcase Students’ Off-Campus Study Experiences Dec 9, 2009
Winning and honorable mention photos from the 2009-10 ACM Off-Campus Study Photo Contest will be exhibited on 11 ACM campuses in early 2010.
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Has ACM Connections, Both On-Campus and Off-Campus Oct 13, 2009
Thomas Steitz, one of three recipients of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, is a graduate Lawrence University. He also participated in an ACM off-campus study program.
ACM Application Deadlines Approaching for Spring 2010 Programs Oct 8, 2009
Students interested in Spring 2010 ACM programs should submit their applications now, as deadlines are quickly approaching.
ACM Implements New Online Application Sep 17, 2009
Applying for an ACM off-campus study program just got a lot easier with the new online application.
Symposium to Showcase Students’ Research and Experiences on Off-Campus Study Programs Apr 13, 2009
Students from ACM colleges will share their insights, research findings, and reflections at ACM’s 50th Anniversary Student Symposium on Off-Campus Study in Chicago on April 17-18.
How Much Green Will You Need? It’s All in Black and White Apr 6, 2009
ACM has announced a new pricing structure for off-campus study programs, designed to help students and families by simplifying cost comparisons between ACM programs and other off-campus study…

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Happy Holidays from ACM!

Happy Holidays from everyone at ACM! Please click on the image to go to the page with our holiday greeting.

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Oak Ridge Science Semester

Arron Wolk The Oak Ridge Science Semester was an extremely positive and motivating experience for me. It gave me the opportunity to experience the scientific community first-hand. Not only did I work with incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely helpful people, but I was able to see what a career in science can really be like. I was given the opportunity to develop my own research project, a daunting but exciting proposition for an undergraduate. I was even able to present my work at a national conference. No other research experience has prepared me so completely for graduate work.

—Arron Wolk, Oak Ridge Science Semester, Fall 2007

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