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Identifier: wwu:37523
Title: Pico - Ponta do Pico, Portugal
Date: 2019
Description: Climbing Pico, Portugal's highest peak at over 7,700 feet, wasn't easy. What was easy was appreciating the boundless views provided from the summit. The azure waters of the Atlantic surrounded me, and I knew there would just never quite be another view like this.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37602
Title: Fort la Latte - France
Date: 2018-09-20
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37631
Title: The Gift of a Second Mother - Ladakh, India
Date: 2014
Description: This is a photo of my Ama-le, which means Mother in Ladakhi, the native language I attempted to learn while abroad. Although we did not speak the same language, my Ama-le remained patient, compassionate, and unconditonally generous and loving. She woke up at 5AM every morning and began working in the fields. She did not stop until sunset. I learned many things from this woman, but the potential of human strength was the most evident. The village rests within the Himalaya Mountains at 13,000 feet. The environment is extremely harsh at this elevation, however, the people of Stongdey have managed to sustain their lands with traditional agricultural practices for thousands of years. Brilliant fields of barley, golden wheat, peas, and other fruits color the village.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37622
Title: Italian Dolomites - Italy
Date: 2014
Description: This photo was taken during a weekend trip to northern Italy in well known Dolomite Mountains. This trip was significant to me because I made it completely alone, I traveled on local buses and trains, and I got by as much as I could communicating in the Italian language. Once I was on the ascent to Schlernhaus mountain refuge on Mt. Shlern (formerly part of Austria) I was overcome by complete serenity. I stayed the night and hung out with some locals drinking Amaro Montenegro, and woke up early and snapped this photo about 2 miles away from the refuge.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37594
Title: What to Bring/Not to Bring Lessons - Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Date: 2019
Description: Prior to coming to Bulgaria, I attended orientations and did research on what was commonly worn by Eastern European citizens because I didn't want to make myself vulnerable while traveling. This meant leaving behind: jean shorts, plaid shirts, my Seahawks jersey and accessories, and my Western gear. Naturally, when I arrived over in Bulgaria and saw the other students with plaid shirts and american football gear, I was a little disheartened. But now I know better for next time. Until then, this little makeshift WWU notebook will have to be enough!
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37544
Title: Lanús, Argentina
Date: 2019
Description: This picture was taken in Lanús, Argentina. One of the biggest reasons I wanted to study abroad in Argentina was to see my relatives again and learn more about the country my mother's side of the family is from. My mother moved away when she was 16 but has managed to keep in touch with family in Argentina all these years. Here I am with my grandpa's cousin and her family enjoying a traditional Argentine asado, this is also the last picture taken of my great, great aunt Adela (pictured in the wheelchair) before she passed away. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to study abroad when I did.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37600
Title: Carnival in Dunkirk, France
Date: 2019-03-03
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37592
Title: Representing at the Ruins - Machu Picchu, Peru
Date: 2019
Description: Photo taken in front of ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. A 1.5 hour hike from the town of Aguas Callientes, Peru at the base of Machu Picchu.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37293
Title: Like Wind in My Sails
Date: 2019-07-17
Description: This photo was taken after an exam aboard a 45 foot catamaran as I was studying marine biology in the caribbean. Our academics were based around the marine ecosystems that we encountered through out daily diving. It seems that it would be hard to study on a boat while sailing island to island, but as you are surrounded by the nature you are so passionate about, it becomes like second nature to want to know more and more. Not only did we learn about specific marine life and global ecosystems, we learned to sail and sustain ourselves on a sail boat for a month. This humbling experience is one that is hard to articulate, but know that I have a smile on my face the whole time I am writing this.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37350
Title: Avenue of the Baobabs
Date: 2019-07-19
Description: This photo was taken at the Avenue of the Baobabs, a sacred stretch of land on the west side of the island. These trees are somewhere from 900-1000 years old. Traditional healers in the area use the bark to make a tea to strengthen bones and give energy.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37287
Title: Bird: Japan
Date: 2019
Description: During one of our lessons we had a traditional calligrapher come in to teach us. We got to choose a kanji character and he showed us how to write it with the correct stroke order, and then we did it ourselves. I chose the word bird because I like birds. I was really proud of how it turned out!
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37348
Title: Rosario, Argentina
Date: 2019
Description: It was taken from the top of the "Monumento de la Bandera" or "National Flag Memorial". The Argentine flag was first flown on the other side of the nearby river by its creator, Manuel Belgrano (on February 27, 1812) and this memorial was inaugurated on the anniversary of his death (June 20, 1957). I am pictured here with my grandpa's friend Susana while the Argentine flag flies in the background.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37598
Title: Luke at the Eiffel Tower
Date: 2019
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37511
Title: Preservation of a Culture
Date: 2019-10-18
Description: This photo was taken in Zaouiat Ahansal, a remote mountain village in the Haut Atlas of Morocco when I was there studying development. This village has historical importance as an Islamic religious site but had fallen into disrepair during the French Colonialization. Rather than leave it to crumble, though, many people dedicated to seeing this cultural site preserved have worked to restore the Zaouiat to its original condition, encouraging the village to preserve its lifestyle. This photo captures the mosque and some of the unique mountain architecture of this village and reminds me of the importance of not allowing the diverse cultural traditions to be lost under westernized development.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37591
Title: Hidden in an Oaxacan Market - Oaxaca, Mexico
Description: This photo is particularly important to me because it features Senora Mane, a lovely woman who brought us into her family to experience the local traditions in Oaxaca, Mexico around day of the dead. Here we are in front of her stall in a market in Oaxaca, where you can see the traditional "papel picado" that she sells. This brightly colored paper is just one of the many traditions she introduced us to that week, along with traditional foods, the altars for "Dia de los Muertos," and the celebrations of her hometown. Her open house and heart created an unforgettable trip and allowed us to gain an amazing understanding of Mexican traditions and culture.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37539
Title: Magical Realism - Paris, France
Date: 2019-10-28
Description: The Dali museum was my favorite museum in Paris. It's located in Montmartre, which is personally the coolest area of Paris, and it is a tiny museum with Dali's best works of art. The melting clocks were basically everywhere on his works of art and I loved it so much it really inspired me more than I thought it would. He has such a way with Magical Realism and it really shows in all of his art pieces. He was also very ahead of his time and his work was very satirical to me which was inspiring. I have always had a tougher time connecting with art but all of his work really got me.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37300
Title: This was in Rome!
Date: 2019-08-08
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37665
Title: Fuji-san - Japan
Date: 2014
Description: Here we have Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, as seen from a small village called Oshino. One thing that my study abroad advisor told me that really stuck with me was, "Studying is important, but also try to take classes that you can only take in Japan." Japanese Folklore was one of those classes. One weekend, we went on a field trip all the way to Mount Fuji. We had to take a two-hour train ride by ourselves, but after we arrived, our professor had readied three rental cars for us, and he was paying for the rest of the trip. We got to go many places including a local Shinto shrine, the village of Oshino, the Narusawa Ice Caves, Aokigahara, and also Mount Fuji. Mount Fuji was still closed at this point, so we only got to go up halfway, but it was still quite the experience. I've studied a lot about Japanese culture, and I've met many Japanese people prior to my year abroad in Japan, so nothing really surprised me. But it wasn't until the very moment that I took this photo that I finally got a clear look at Mount Fuji with my own eyes; that I finally thought, "Wow, I'm really in Japan."
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37633
Title: So Much Gelato - Italy
Date: 2014
Description: We all were amazed by the Italian food, especially the gelato. So we made a point to have at least two or three different scoops of it a day! It was easy to do seeing as there was a gelateria on almost every corner. On those days that we were served gelato like this though, we would call it a day and count one scoop as about three. 🙂 There was just so much gelato, so much.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37620
Title: Synchronize - Oslo, Norway
Date: 2014
Description: From Norway's Parliament building (left) to the Royal Palace at the end of the street, Karl Johans gate is in every way the main street of Oslo. A center of Norwegian tourism, life, and society, it was only a short T-bane (metro) ride from the University I attended, creating ample opportunities to meet both locals and tourists alike. Banners line the street for EuroPride 2014, which took place over my first full week in Oslo. All of Europe joining together in one city, with one voice, for one reason.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

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