¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ

Search

International Education Week (IEW) photo contest winners

Congratulations to Abhinaya Allu and Zukhra Baibolatova, our 2025 IEW photo contest winners!Ìý

Colors of ConnectionÌý

Colorful yellow aspen tree tops in front of snowy mountains

Abhinaya Allu

Taken in Aspen, Colorado

Studying in Colorado has shown me how diversity, like nature’s seasons, brings beauty and growth. The contrast between snowy mountains and golden aspens reminds me that every culture adds a unique shade to the global landscape. International education has taught me to appreciate differences not as divides, but as the colors that complete our shared world.

The Spirit of the West

Zukhra Baibolatova posing on a wooden post fence wearing cowgirl hat at Chataqua Park with mountains in the backgroun

Zukhra Baibolatova

Taken at Chautauqua Park in Boulder

This photo captures what my student life at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ felt like- freedom, nature, and the spirit of the West. Living and studying here inspired me to slow down, breathe, and connect with the beautiful landscapes that surround the university. Boulder's outdoor culture and open-minded community became a big part of my journey and shaped who I am today. The mountains, wide-open fields, nearby farms, and horse ranches added even more to that Western atmosphere, making my experience here feel exceptional and deeply connected to nature.

Ìý