Congratulations to Our Summer & Fall 2024 Snapshot Contest Winners!

IES Abroad

March 12, 2025

Our Summer & Fall 2024 Snapshot Contest received an outstanding 635 awe-inspiring submissions – the largest number since pre-COVID! We also had 4,500 votes (likes ❤️) on Instagram across our finalists! From the breathtaking views of the Dolomites to the mesmerizing streets of Tokyo, you won't want to miss these incredible moments captured by our thrill-seeking students.

Check out the winning study abroad photos below!

Student at a coffee shop in Rome

🏆 WINNER | A Day in the Life Category

Editing my Short film

Nadia D. | Wofford College | IES Abroad Rome

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Student with bike in Tokyo

🏆 WINNER | Being Real Category

"During my time studying abroad, my friends and I often visited Lake Kawaguchi to escape the fast-paced energy of city life. This area, with its stunning views of Mount Fuji, became our peaceful retreat, whether riding bikes at sunrise or just soaking in the quiet beauty. This moment captures one of our many resets in nature, a contrast to the rush of daily life."

Abu H. | Northwestern University | IES Abroad Tokyo

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Students at La Tomatina in Madrid

🏆 WINNER | Pics or it Didn't Happen Category

La Tomatina

Karma E. | Rice University | IES Abroad Madrid

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Sunrise in the Amazon

🏆 WINNER | Putting the "Study" in Study Abroad Category

Sunrise in the Amazon

Nadine R. | Occidental College | IES Abroad Galápagos

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Student hiking in the Dolomites

🏆 WINNER | IES Abroad Choice Category

A breathtaking weekend excursion to the Dolomites

Andrew T. | Davidson College | IES Abroad Rome

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