Study Abroad Photo Competition: Meet the Winners!

Martí’s entry shows his time as an international student in the UK. “My picture was taken right in front of Big Ben, in London. I picked this photo because this monument is iconic, not only representing London but the whole of the UK. I had a great time there, walking around the city, with all of its markets and parks… I loved it! If you go to London, don't forget to check out the musicals and theatre plays in the city’s famous West End, where there are many great productions!”

He also explained that the friends he made while studying abroad were the real highlight. “I think that the best thing about my semester in the UK were the people that I met. There were lots of international students who came from all over the world, and this gave me the chance to learn a lot about other cultures, languages, and the chance of making friends worldwide.”

And of course, we asked Martí to share his advice for others considering study abroad. “It is a great experience that helps you not only to improve a foreign language and your CV, but also to grow as a person and become more open-minded. If I had to sum it up in five words, I’d simply say “The time of my life!”

The winner of our photo competition, Ben, explains that the joy of studying abroad comes from the friends you make along the way, whether they’re human or animal! “My photo was taken in the Galapagos Islands. I picked it because getting to be so close to all the wildlife there is something I’ll never forget. This was a very friendly baby sea lion that I later went swimming with! What stood out to me was the opportunity to immerse myself in another culture and understand how other people live.”

And what does he have to say to other students considering their own international adventure? “I would say to students looking to study abroad in the future: Go for it! The experiences you’ll have abroad are life-changing! My study abroad experience in five words? When can I go back?!”