Study Abroad Student Video Competition for Communication Majors

  • by Katharina Lenz

Study Abroad Student Video Competition for Communication Majors


Have you studied abroad through the UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)? If so, your experience could help another Communication student take the next step in their study abroad journey - and you could earn a $250 Amazon gift card! 

The Department of Communication invites currently enrolled Communication majors, who have studied abroad in a UCEAP program within the past four years (2022-2026), to create a short video about their experience. 

We want to help students understand the value of studying abroad, find courses that support the Communication major, and plan an international experience that fits their academic and financial goals. 

Awards

A committee of Communication faculty and advising staff will judge the video submissions. Videos will be assessed on their insight and reflection; creativity, storytelling, and clarity; and informational value for other students interested in studying abroad. 

Up to four winning videos will be selected, and each winner will receive a $250 Amazon gift card. Awards will be based on the quality of eligible submissions. Fewer than four awards may be made. 

Creating Your Video

Submit a 2-6 minute video sharing the parts of your study abroad experience that would be most helpful or meaningful to other Communication students. 

You might discuss: 

  • How you identified courses that applied to the Communication major
  • Your experience receiving Communication major credit for courses taken abroad
  • The academic you completed before leaving
  • How studying abroad fit into your degree progress and graduation plans
  • What you learned academically, professionally, or personally
  • Advice you would offer other Communication students (i.e. tips for making friends, navigating the public transportation system, making the most of your experience)
You do not need to address every prompt. Choose a clear focus and tell your story in your own way! Videos will be evaluated on the quality and usefulness of the content - not simply on the length or production value. A focused two-minute video can be just as competitive as a six-minute video. 
 
Professional equipment and advanced editing are not required. A clear, thoughtful video recorded on a phone is welcome. 
 
Ready to share your story? Click here to enter. 
 
Submission deadline: November 15, 2026 11:59 PM
Questions? Contact [email protected] 
 
Eligibility and Submission Requirements: To participate, you must be a currently enrolled Communication major, have participated in a recognized UCEAP program within the past four years; submitted an original video between 2 and 6 minutes long; be the only identifiable person shown in the video; own all images and video submitted; agree (by written consent) that your video may be shared through UC Davis and/or UCEAP website and communication channels.