2024 Photo & Video Contest
Winners and Honorable Mentions
Photo Category: Bruins Abroad/Away
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Winner
“Bruins conquer Fuji”
Emma Neal and Charlotte Winn at the Chureito Pagoda lookout in front of Mt. Fuji
Emma Neal, UCLA Global Internship Program, Osaka, Japan
Honorable Mentions
“La Dame de Fer”
Repping UCLA in front of the Eiffel Towel wearing a UCLA x Bershka leather jacket!
Stephanie Udeze, UCEAP, Paris, France
“Dora (Bruin) The Explorer”
Bruins in the wilderness of Bali, exploring the beautiful rice terraces of Tegallalang.
Delia Ivascu, UCLA Global Internship Program, Bali, Indonesia
“Bruins in Berlin!”
Hi UCLA! This year our Bruins explored the beauty of Germany! Here we are outside of the Sanssouci palace in Potsdam, Germany!
Julissa Mendoza Davilla, UCLA Travel Study, Berlin, Germany
Photo Category: Local Customs & Traditions
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Winner
“Venice during Carnival”
Three women dressed for Carnival on a foggy day at the Venice canal.
Najda Hadi-St.John, UCEAP, Rome, Italy
Honorable Mentions
“Nara Tokae Lantern Festival”
During the summer Japan had various festivals happening, and when my friend and I took a quick day trip to Nara we stumbled upon the Nara Tokae Lantern Festival which had many activities (such as the boat riding featured) and led up to the annual Japanese holiday Obon. Tokae means a gathering of light flowers and focuses on how the finished wax of a candle resembles a flower.
Kristina Domingo, UCLA Global Internship Program, Osaka, Japan
“Camel Sunset in Morocco”
I spent a week solo traveling in Morocco and spent a few days living in the coastal town of Tamraght to surf. Camels were common and used as a form of transportation along the beach. Here, locals ride their camel home against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset.
Dennis Gavrilenko, UCEAP, Paris, France
“Farmers Harvesting”
While bike riding in Bugisan village in Yogyakarta, I ran into local farmers working on their tradional harvest
Fernando Pensamiento, UCLA Global Internship Program, Bali, Indonesia
Photo Category: Architecture and Landscapes
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Winner
“Zhouzhuang: Venice of the East”
This picture was taken at Zhouzhuang Ancient Water Town, often referred to as the “Venice of the East,” with its tranquil canals weaving amongst traditional wooden houses and stone bridges. As one of China’s oldest water towns, Zhouzhuang preserves a glimpse of ancient Jiangnan culture and architecture, inviting visitors to step back in time as opposed to the close-by bustling modern metropolis of Shanghai.
Edin Le, UCEAP, Shanghai, China
Honorable Mentions
“Cyberpunk City”
Weekend trip with friends to Chongqing, China: a city built in the mountains with a balance between traditional architecture like the Golden Palace and booming city life, nicknamed the “Cyberpunk City.”
Rainie Yang, UCEAP, Shanghai, China
“Cobh, Ireland”
Weekend trip to Cobh.
Shamika Perera, UCEAP, London, United Kingdom
“The Arched Walkways of the Museu de les Ciències (Museum of Science)”
A day trip to the medieval city of Valencia, Spain offered a unique visit to the city’s modernist Museu de les Ciències built on the perimeter of the old town walls.
Finn Martin, UCEAP, Barcelona, Spain
Video Category: A Day in the Life
Winner
“A Day in the Life as a Pre-Med Studying Abroad in La Paz, Bolivia”
Welcome to La Paz, Bolivia! Follow me through one of my hospital rotation experiences as I show you La Paz at the same time.
Sarah Z. Huang, UCLA Global Internship Program, La Paz, Bolivia
Honorable Mention
“Summer Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark”
Montage of my UCLA travel study in Copenhagen/Scandinavia, featuring the program-related field trips I particularly liked.
Jocelyn Chin, UCLA Travel Study, Copenhagen, Denmark
Honorable Mention
“A Day in my Life at Yonsei”
When I reminisce about my time in Korea, it’s not the grand adventures or iconic sights that I think about, but instead the quiet, more intimate moments, from sharing meals at street stalls, to late nights spending hours in 노래방 (Karaoke), and the comforting rhythm of everyday life with my friend who were always by my side. This video is a tribute to those seemingly ordinary routines, that, in their simplicity, made my experience unforgettable.
Ryan Tran, UCEAP, Seoul, South Korea