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Identifier: wwu:37341
Title: Classic
Date: 2019-10-15
Description: The most iconic part of Havana is the classic cars that line the streets in front of the capitol building. This building may look familiar- it was designed after the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. Havana looks frozen in time with these two iconic features.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37616
Title: Passing Through Mountain Passes - Ladakh, India
Date: 2014
Description: This photo captures our group walking along the first mountain pass in the Himalaya Mountains. We traveled along the passes by jeep, van, or travel bus, along slivers of roads meant for compact vehicles, and dodging cliffs and edges the entire ride. The structure on the right of the photo is called a stupa, a symbolic structure within Buddhism, a source of fascination and learning while abroad. Stupas were scattered throughout the land, along mountain passes, roads, and within every village on the Tibetan Plateau.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37515
Title: Phang Nga, Thailand
Date: 2019-02-03
Description: This plant is known for medicinal treatment for some cancers to the Moklen. The Moklen are traditionally sea nomadic but now reside on the southern coasts and islands of southeast Asia. Sahmoon prai is the name for these kinds of plants, and much of sahmoon prai grows around the village but look like shrubs and weeds. The Moklen are very connect to the Earth and are known for having generations of knowledge passed down.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37340
Title: Giant Buddha
Date: 2019
Description: This giant statue of Buddha was originally built in 1243 in Kamakura, Japan. It was the biggest Buddha statue at the time. We went there on a field trip to see the temple behind it and go through a museum.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37344
Title: Princess for the Day at Gyeongbukgung Palace
Date: 2019-09-28
Description: Gyeongbukgung Palace is centered in the heart of the city where visitors can take in the beautiful architecture and scenery of the palace grounds while also being dressed in traditional Korean style hanboks. Being able to walk around such a historic site in such beautiful clothes was such an incredible experience and truly felt like we were experiencing a moment in time of life in the Joseon dynasty.
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:37621
Title: Window - Cappadocia, Turkey
Date: 2014
Description: This photo was taken in Cappadocia, Turkey, home to perhaps the largest underground city in the world, home and hiding place to some of the first Christians. Their structures were reminiscent of ant hills. This particular picture was taken in a "castle", built into a hillside, it had a watch tower/window that required a precarious climb up a crumbling staircase as well as multiple churches in its core.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37623
Title: Lunchtime in the Serengeti - Tanzania
Date: 2014
Description: This photo was taken late afternoon on an exceptionally warm day in Serengeti National Park. A hundred meters from the road lay two large lionesses and a group of seven cubs. When the pair stood to stretch for a moment, every cub pounced on the chance for an afternoon snack. The lions stood in the middle of a large open savanah, a characteristic landscape of the Serengeti. This was the first time we had seen so many cubs in one location with so few adults nearby.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37611
Title: Taipei 101
Date: 2014
Description: This shot of Taipei 101. I had been to the top of the tower earlier and to my luck visibility was great. When I descended, the fog started to roll in. Going to Taiwan was my first real time traveling totally by myself and I knew virtually nothing about the country before arriving. This picture was taken after travelling to the very last subway stop with some locals to hike up Elephant Mountain, which provides a killer view of the city. Taipei 101 really dominates the skyline of the city, and that can be seen in this photograph where the top is not even visible due to how high it reaches.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37510
Title: Through the Arch
Date: 2019-07-16
Description: This photo was taken at Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, on the island of St. Kitts. We spent hours taking in the breath taking sights and absorbing the rich and raw history of how this fort came to be and the power and culture it still holds today. On the boat we were taught the history written and portrayed through words, but being on the grounds and exploring the incredible buildings was a lesson all on its own. Words do not compare to emotions you feel when you find yourself engulfed in the modern day historical sites.
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:37346
Title: Wildlands Studies - Nepal
Date: 2019-09-18
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37514
Title: On the Edge, Galway, Ireland
Date: 2019
Description: This is when I was sitting on the edge of Cliffs of Moher looking at the Atlantic Ocean and the Cliffs in front of me. The Cliffs of Moher had been on my bucket list for years and I got to fulfill my wish. It had been a long 4 hour bus ride to get to the Cliffs and we had only a limited amount of time to explore their beauty. But this specific moment, where I was sitting on the edge listening to the wind flow through the grass and the waves hit the rocks, made the early morning and the long drive worth it. Although a famous natural landmark, in this moment it felt personal, as if I was part of the cliffs for that split second. I could feel the grass under my hands, I felt the wind through my jacket and somehow I felt so free yet so insignificant at the same time. This moment is one I will cherish from my travels during study abroad, it was a moment of pure and utter peace.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37354
Title: This is What Dreams are Made of
Date: 2019
Description: Of course it's been one of my dreams to go to where Lizzie McGuire performed in her movie. Although I didn't go inside (do you really think I could afford a $30 hiking tour?), it was amazing to be in its presence and to see all of the history in Rome.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37512
Title: Temple in the hills of Northern Thailand
Date: 2019-07-16
Description: This ancient temple is up in the hill tribes of Thailand. I stayed in a Karen hill tribe for a few days while I was abroad. This area is incredible and so different from other Thai culture I have experienced. This temple is beautiful and I got to visit it during buddhist holiday.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37352
Title: Rila Monastery
Date: 2019-08-31
Description: During Orientation Week, one of the first places they took us was Rila Monastery. Despite being so high up in the mountains, we were still surrounded by trees on all sides and it was an incredibly spiritual spot to visit because you felt so close to the heavens. The architecture and the artwork throughout almost felt unreal. I've seen lots of churches in Bulgaria since then, but Rila Monastery holds a special place in my heart.
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

Identifier: wwu:37619
Title: KAMAKURA DAYS - Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Date: 2014
Description: Our WWU friend Daniel Lizarraga (left) was visiting from Akita located in northern Japan, so we planned a weekend trip to Kamakura, Kanagawa, better known as the home of the samurai (12th and 13th centuries). The town was filled with lots of historical monuments, mainly Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Pictured behind us is the Kamakura Daibutsu, or Great Buddha of Kamakura, and we found out that it's actually hollow inside. Kamakura is a historical city with lots to see, and the locals are very friendly, too. One elderly woman that we talked to while we were in her shop told us that our host university, J.F. Oberlin University used to be an all-girls school, something that not a lot of people know.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37613
Title: Las Setas - Seville, Spain
Date: 2014
Description: I captured this panoramic photo of the fantastic wooden sculpture Espacio Metropol Parasol during my final weeks abroad. The structures are known more affectionately by the locals as Las Setas which translates to 'the mushrooms.' I visited Seville twice and was awe-struck both times by these structures. My favorite part of this location is that when the mushrooms were being built, starting in 2005, the construction revealed ancient roman ruins from the first century underground. The 6 mushrooms now span 490x230 feet, but also below there is a museum where you can learn some of Seville's incredible history and see the ruins for yourself. Modern juxtaposed with the ancient.
Digital Collection: Education Abroad
Type of resource: still image
Object custodian: Education Abroad
Virtual collection: Photo Contests
Virtual collection link: 587

Identifier: wwu:37618
Title: Cuidad de los Salmantinos - Salamanca, Spain
Date: 2014
Description: This photo was taken during my time studying at the University of Salamanca, in Salamanca, Spain. The photo was taken from the top of the city's cathedral, which overlooks the entire city. The significance of this photo is depicted through the architecture of the city and the urban landscape of the city.
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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