The 2009 Study Abroad Essay Contest is Here!
Photo Credit: Jay-Lo on Flikr.comDid your experience abroad evoke some interesting thoughts that you put on paper? We want to read about it! Enter the 2009 Study Abroad Essay Contest. Eligibility:
- Entrants must be a current or former PLNU student and have participated in a study abroad program during the Spring 09 and/or Summer 09 terms.
- The writing must be the original work of the entrant.
- Limit two submissions per entrant.
- Each entry must have a title
Criteria:
- Submissions can be an essay, journal entry(ies), a poem, or a song.
- Suggested essay topics are:
- Shaping Your Identity-How has your study abroad experience informed the
way you view yourself as an American and as a global citizen?
2. Foreign Policy- Based on your experience overseas, how do you think study
abroad promotes mutual understanding with other countries and cultures to
advance US foreign policy?
3. Countering Anti-Americanism Abroad- how did your experiences and
interactions studying abroad further cross-cultural understanding between your
host country and the United States, or perhaps correct a misperception within
your host country about the United States and/or Americans?
3. There is no length requirement
4. You must submit an entry form.
** All entries become the property of the PLNU Study Abroad Office and may be used in the future accompanied by proper author credits.**
Prizes:
- Three winners will be chosen for first, second and third place
- First: $75
- Second: $50
- Third: $25
- The top 10 submissions will be displayed on the new 'Stories From Abroad' portion of the website.
Writing should be submitted to studyabroadpics@gmail.com
Print entries can be brought or mailed to the PLNU Study Abroad Office
3900 Lomaland Dr.
Study Abroad Office
San Diego, CA 92106
Entries must be received by Friday October 16th at 4:30 pm (Pacific).
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