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Global Education Photo Contest Winner Named

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Elizabeth Dyminski took this winning photo of rhinos at the Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch during her volunteer abroad experience in Uganda.

The winner of the Georgian Court University Global Education Photo Contest, highlighting students’ global experiences, was announced November 19 during a Global Exhibit/Reception and Study Abroad Student Panel in GCU’s Sister Mary Joseph Cunningham Library.

Elizabeth Dyminski, the winner, went to Uganda in the summer of 2019 and took a picture of rhinos while visiting a rhino preserve on a three-day safari trip. While she was there to volunteer in the medical field and help residents who struggled with poor medical care, she also made time to tour parts of the country.

 “Volunteering abroad was the best decision I have ever made,” she said. “I was able to travel across the world and provide medical support to those in need. This opportunity helped me grow as a person and realize that you do not need money to be happy.” Her winning photo will be permanently displayed in the library as this year’s Global Education Photo Contest winner.

Sharing Global Experiences

The panel judging the Global Education Photo Contest included former study abroad students who shared their experiences with the audience. 

For example, Oliver Madrid went to Lisbon, Portugal, and loved his time there. He made many friends, learned about the culture, and explored a new country. He encouraged anyone thinking about studying abroad to go for it because they may never have the chance to do it again.

Global Education Club President Landry Cheta, an international student from England, traveled around Europe this summer. He experienced the world while learning about different cultures and ways of life.

“Studying abroad is a great opportunity to push yourself out of your comfort zone and learn much about yourself and the world around you,” he said.

All panelists recommend studying abroad for anyone who is thinking about it. If you are thinking about studying abroad, e-mail Laura Grodewald to set up a meeting. Also, check out the Global Education blog to catch up on all our GCU study abroad adventures, and follow the Global Education Instagram @GCU_global.

Story contributed by GCU digital communication major Taylor O’Keefe ’21.

Aerial view of GCU.

About Georgian Court University

Georgian Court University is a leading regional university that provides a transformative education, preparing students for ethical leadership and service in the Catholic Mercy tradition. Founded in 1908 and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Georgian Court University is Central and South Jersey’s only Catholic university. The university has a strong liberal arts core and a historic special concern for women.

As a forward-thinking university that supports diversity and academic excellence, GCU is known for expanding possibility for more than 1,900 students of all faiths and backgrounds in 35+ undergraduate majors and 10+ graduate programs. The GCU Lions compete in 16 NCAA Division II sports in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). In 2020, GCU was named a Best Value College by Money.com and a Best Bang for the Buck (Northeast) by Washington Monthly. High student retention and graduation rates make GCU a Top Performer on Social Mobility on U.S. News & World Reports rankings.

The main campus is in Lakewood, New Jersey, on the picturesque former George Jay Gould estate, a National Historic Landmark. Georgian Court, which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, also serves students through its Center for Professional Studies, and at other locations, including GCU at Brookdale, and through multiple online degree and certificate programs.

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