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Exchange Photo Contest

Overview

Are you currently on exchange or have you recently returned from studying abroad? Share the incredible moments from your study abroad experience by entering our Exchange Photo Contest. Submit your favourite photos for a chance to win exciting prizes! Don’t miss out—submit your entry by November 8, 2024 at 12PM PST and showcase your global journey!

Prizes

Prizes for the Top 3 Entries:

  • 1st place: $100 OneCard
  • 2nd place: $50 OneCard 
  • 3rd place: $30 OneCard

Categories

Your submitted photo(s) must fit into one of the categories listed below. Judges will evaluate your submission based on how well it aligns with your selected category.

1. Cultural Encounters

  • Capture the essence of the host country’s culture through photos of local festivals, traditional clothing, or rituals. Highlight moments that showcase unique cultural practices or celebrations that stood out to you during your exchange.

2. Food Adventures

  • Document your culinary journey by photographing local dishes, street food vendors, or home-cooked meals. 

3. Exploring Nature

  • Capture the natural beauty of your host country through outdoor adventures. This could include hiking trails, beaches, mountains, or unique wildlife.

4. Moments of Learning

  • Capture images that reflect your academic journey during the exchange. This could include photos of interesting classroom settings, engaging lectures, or hands-on experiences like workshops or labs.

How to Participate

Eligibility:

  • You must be either a current UVic outbound exchange student or have participated in the exchange program within the past two years (September 2022–present).
  • You are enrolled in the Faculty of Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, or Science.

Submissions:

  • You can submit up to three (3) photos to be judged by filling the . Fill a separate form for each submission.
  • For each photo submission, please provide a brief description (30 words or less) detailing the story behind the moment captured in the image. 
  • Please ensure you select one category that best fits your photo.

The photo must NOT contain:

  • Any offensive language or symbols
  • Illegal or inappropriate behaviour
  • Nudity and/or sexual behaviour 
  • Information that can identify any individual 
  • Any identifiable trade-marks, brands, or logos
  • Advertisements or commercial messages
  • Any other content that UVic determines in its sole discretion to be objectionable and/or inappropriate.

Your photo must be:

  • Taken in the country of your exchange
  • Free of any watermarks or added text
  • Be in the original format; photographs may not be changed to add or remove objects or individuals 
  • Not be in violation of any applicable law;
  • Not infringe anyone else’s (i) copyright or other intellectual property rights, (ii) privacy or personality rights or (iii) other rights;

Permissions:

  • By submitting your photos to the Exchange Photo Contest, you grant the 番茄社区 permission to use your images for educational or promotional purposes. This includes potential display on UVic websites, in publications, and in other promotional materials.
  • By entering the contest, you confirm that you own the submitted photo.
  • If your photos feature other individuals, ensure you have their permission. By entering the contest, you confirm that you have obtained consent from all subjects in your photos. Failure of each photo participant to grant permission for the photo submission to be entered into the contest will render the photo submission ineligible for consideration.
  • If a child's face is visible, a parent or guardian must sign UVic's . Attach the form to the , mail it to PO Box 3025 / Victoria, BC / V8W 3P2, or drop it off at the front desk in the Jamie Cassels Centre, room 202d.

By entering this contest, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accept all of the terms and conditions outlined.

  • Contest is sponsored by the 番茄社区 as represented by the International Centre for Students 
  • Contest is open to all current UVIC students that have either completed exchange in the past 2 years or are currently on exchange (January 2022-present)
  • Contest ends on November 8, 2024 at 12PM PST
  • Each participant may submit a maximum of three (3) entries.

Other Conditions

  • By entering this contest, you declare that you have complied with all of these rules and met all eligibility requirements.
  • You grant UVic a non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable, worldwide, transferable, perpetual licence to:
    1. Use, copy, adapt, communicate, distribute, publicly display and create compilations and derivative works or merchandise from any photo you submit as an entry to this contest (including any caption you have posted with your photo); and
    2. Use your name, city or town of residence, and/or any statements made by you in connection with your entry
  • You allow UVic to: (a) edit, reformat, rearrange, and/or combine your photo with other materials, or otherwise modify it; (b) use your original or modified photo in UVic promotional materials; and/or (c) share your photo, or any edited version of it, on social media platforms.
  • Entrants may be required to provide a release to UVic.
  • Entrants agree their name may be announced on UVic’s website and other associated media sites if he or she is selected as one of the winners of the contest.
  • UVic reserves the right to amend these rules or to terminate the contest at any time without any liability to any contestant or third party. Any amendments to these contest rules and regulations will be posted on the contest website.
  • Personal Information: UVic will collect and use personal information from participants solely for the purposes of administering this contest and conducting the promotional activities permitted. UVic will not share entrants' personal information with third parties, except as required by law. Additionally, UVic will not contact participants for any reason outside of the contest, unless they have provided consent to receive relevant communications from UVic, or as permitted by applicable laws.

     

Photos will not be accepted after the deadline. We encourage you to submit your photos early to avoid any potential technical issues.

If you have technical issues or have any questions about the contest, please contact 

Judging Process

The panel of six judges includes staff from the International Centre for Students, along with representatives from the supported exchange faculties. The judges will select the top 10 photos from all contest submissions. Eligible entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  1. Adherence to the contest rules;
  2. Relevance to the selected category;
  3. Technical quality of photo (photo is high-resolution, well-lit and in focus);
  4. Composition (subject is framed well; strong placement and angle);
  5. Visual Interest (use of colour, originality, creativity); and
  6. Other criteria as the judging panel determines to be relevant.

The decisions of the judging panel are final.

  • During November 18-22, 2024, the top 10 photos will be showcased on the , where each “like” will count as a vote. Three prizes will be awarded to the photos with the most votes/likes.
  • Prizes are non-transferable and must be accepted as awarded. UVic reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value at its discretion.
  • UVic may choose not to award a prize if, in its sole judgment, it does not receive eligible or qualified entries.
  • Winners will be announced during the week of November 25, 2024. If a winner cannot be reached within five days of the first contact attempt via the email provided, or if the prize is declined, UVic may award the prize to another entrant.