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Tanzania: Ecology & Human Origins

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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


A Path with Many ACM Connections A Path with Many ACM Connections Mar 10, 2009
As a Beloit College graduate and now Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Knox College, important parts of Katie Adelsberger's career path have had ACM connections.
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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News

2010-11 Off-Campus Study Program Prices Announced Feb 5, 2010
The updated pricing for ACM's 2010-11 off-campus study programs has been approved and is now posted online.
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.
Chet Cain Brings Research Expertise and Experience in Africa to ACM Tanzania Program May 4, 2009
Dr. Chet Cain has been appointed as the Director of the ACM Tanzania: Human Evolution & Ecology program for the fall 2009 semester.

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Photo spotlight

Archery lessons with the Hadzabe

An ACM Tanzania student tries her hand at using a bow with a group of Hadzabe. Photo courtesy of Chester Cain.

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Tanzania: Ecology & Human Origins

Cyndi Pinkus Going on the study abroad program to Tanzania was one of the most important decisions I have ever made. Not a day goes by that I don't look back at my time in Tanzania and wish I could go back there again. I really discovered myself as a person and learned to observe everything in a new perspective. This will continue to be one of the most influential and wonderful experiences of my life. Ninapenda Tanzania!

—Cyndi Pinkus, Tanzania, Fall 2006

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