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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


Leaving Footprints Behind ... Learning Lessons Along the Way Leaving Footprints Behind ... Learning Lessons Along the Way Apr 24, 2009
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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Gilman Scholarships Awarded to ACM Students for Study Abroad Feb 4, 2010
Competitive grant program supports 18 students from nine ACM colleges for study in Botswana, China, Spain, Egypt, and ten other countries.
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.
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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Japan Study

Laura Woodland On the Japan Study program, I learned to become extremely independent. Being in a foreign country, where you're basically on your own, forces you to grow up quickly. I was no longer able to depend on my mother or father to get me out of binds, and having this self-sufficient trait is something that would have taken a lot longer for me to acquire had I not participated in Japan Study. Not to mention, my Japanese is amazing now.

—Laura Woodland, Japan Study, 2007-08

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