Spring 2026 Photo Contest Finalists
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We’re pleased to announce the finalists in our Spring 2025 CIEE High School Semester Abroad photo contest!
Head over to our Instagram page to vote for your favorite.
Voting opens Friday, May 8th on Instagram stories, and the winner will be announced Monday, May 11th!
Meet the Finalists!
"Spending my high school year in Kyoto, Japan, has made moments like this feel unreal. From quiet streets to blooming sakura, every day looks like a postcard. This photo captures a small piece of the beauty I get to experience here."
—Sophia P. | High School Immersion In Japan
"This photo was taken during my high school year abroad program in Sevilla, Spain. My friends and I attended the Féria de Abril, and I happened to capture this photo of a group of girls wearing the traditional flamenco dresses that are typical for the Féria."
—Ya El S. | High School Immersion In Spain
"This is the Cathedral of Seville, taken on my first day in the city."
—William D. | Gap Year Abroad — Spanish Language & Culture
"This was taken in my high school semester abroad in Alicante, Spain. I hung out with a friend from CIEE, her host sister, and her host sister's friend. We got to see one of their friends dressed up for a local tradition."
—Lilah B. | High School Immersion In Spain
"I took this photo exploring a city with some other exchange students on our exchange year in Toulouse, France. We spent the day exploring as we took advantage of the sunny weather in this beautiful square."
—Olivia L. | High School Immersion In France
Good luck to all the finalists, and happy voting!
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