Storytelling through Images

Celebrate the beauty of cross-cultural exchange and the power of visual storytelling with the Story Telling Through Images Photo Contest, a captivating event taking place during International Education Week 2024 (IEW). International Education Week is a joint initiative from the State Department and Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange at U.S. colleges and schools.

TXST international community may submit their photo entries beginning October 15, 2024 through November 15, 2024. The announcement of winners will take place on November 22, 2024.The winners' photos will be posted on the ISSS website and featured in the I-News December. 

Photo Categories

  1. Memories from Home: relive the warmth and nostalgia of your homeland, where every snapshot is a page from your personal storybook. In this category, entrants are encouraged to share images that evoke the emotions and memories of their native land, transcending geographical boundaries and touching the hearts of viewers.
  2. International at TXST: In this category, capture the international spirit of your academic community, highlighting the vibrancy and diversity that international students and scholars bring to campus life. Tell the story of how international education enriches the fabric of your university. 

Submission Guidelines

  • Entries must be original photos.
  • Photos must be high-quality resolution, at least 2 MB and up.
  • Each participant can choose to submit one photo or one photo per category.
  • Include a short caption with each image (150 words maximum) to narrate the story behind the photo.
  • Submissions will be accepted from Tuesday, October 15, 2024 to Friday, November 15, 2024.

Questions? Email intlevents@txstate.edu