A Change in Latitude

First Place: Problem-solving "Don't Stick Out" by Ryan Hambley

Fort Worth, TX

2/4/2008

The 2nd Annual Study Abroad Photo Contest, sponsored by the Center for International Studies, drew more than 63 submissions from 32 students who stepped out of their comfort zones last year to learn more about our world. More than 25 percent of all TCU students have an international experience while earning their degrees, a remarkable percentage considering that that national average is about 1 percent. Study Abroad includes summer and semester programs in approximately 35 countries.

Here are the top winners in the six categories. A panel of judges considered both the quality of the photo and the contents of the essay. To see all of the winning photos and essays, go to www.studyabroad.tcu.edu:

Understanding Country & Culture: In what way(s) do you have a better understanding of the country and culture where you studied abroad?

Learning Values: In what way(s) were your values tested, and what did you learn about your host country's values?

Flexibility: How did you demonstrate tolerance, flexibility, or a positive attitude in adapting to differences abroad?

Problem-solving: How did you demonstrate resourcefulness, creativity, problem solving or people skills?

Accomplishment: In what ways did you develop a sense of accomplishment, an ability to be self-reliant and an increase in self-esteem?

A New Person: How is your life different because of studying abroad?