Go Abroad Photo & Video Contest
Go Abroad Photo & Video Contest 2022/23
HKBU School of Business believes that “Exchange isn’t a year in your life; it’s a life in a year”. The Go Abroad experience offers participants abundance opportunities for personal and professional enrichment. Thus, the 7th Go Abroad Photo & Video Contest is now launched for students to share their unique and precious GO ABROAD stories. All HKBU School of Business students going abroad between September 2022 and August 2023 are eligible to join.
Submit your entry to win a cash prize up to HK$4,600!
Who can join?
All HKBU School of Business students joining the semester or summer exchange programmes, as well as overseas internships, service learning or study tours between September 2022 and August 2023 are eligible to participate.
What are the prizes?
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Champion: HK$1,800 in cash
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1st Runner-up: HK$1,000 in cash
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2nd Runner-up: HK$500 in cash
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Most-liked Photo Award: HK$200 in cash (The photo entry with the most “likes” on the HKBU Hive’s Instagram by 3 October 2023 at 3PM)
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Merit Award (Up to 7 awards): HK$100 in cash
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Champion: HK$2,300 in cash
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1st Runner-up: HK$1,500 in cash
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2nd Runner-up: HK$800 in cash
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Most-liked Video Award: HK$300 in cash (The video entry with the most “likes” on the HKBU Hive’s Instagram by 3 October 2023 at 3PM)
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Merit Award (Up to 4 awards): HK$400 in cash
How to join?
Participants have to complete and submit an online registration form on or before 10 September 2023 Sunday at 11:59PM.
How to win?
A panel of judges will select the winners of each category according to the following criteria:
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Representation of Studying and Living Abroad Experience (40%)
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Aesthetic Impression and Technical Execution such as lighting, colour balance, focus, sharpness, etc (40%)
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Creativity (20%)
BONUS POINTS will be given to the entries that include the applicant and/ or his/ her friends.
For the Most-liked Photo and Video Awards, the appraising criteria will be based on the total number of “likes” of each entry on the HKBU Hive’s Instagram by 3 October 2023 at 3PM.
Rules & Regulations
Photo Category
- Each participant has to submit ONE photo via the online registration form on or before 10 September 2023 Sunday at 11:59PM.
- The submitted photo must be in JPG format with minimum size of 1.5MB and at least 2,000 pixels wide.
- All the entries of Most-liked Photo Award will be published at the HKBU Hive’s Instagram channel and tagged participants’ Instagram accounts on 15 September 2023 Friday. The total no. of "likes" of each entry will be amassed by the Event Organiser at 3PM on 3 October 2023 Tuesday. Thus, by joining the Most-liked Photo Award, participants should provide their Instagram accounts to the Event Organiser and invite friends to like their entries during the given period.
- Buying “likes” is strictly prohibited for the “Most-liked Photo Award”.
- Entries must be taken overseas while on the semester or summer exchange programmes, as well as during overseas internships, service learning or study tours between September 2022 and August 2023.
- Entries should capture the experience of going overseas such as unique class experience, campus life, cultural event, gathering with friends, the city the participants live in, etc.
- Entries must be original works by the participants that have not won any prizes in any other competitions.
- Entries should not violate any privacy, copyright and/ or trademark infringement rights.
- All information provided by the participants must be true and accurate.
- The submitted photo can include basic digital image retouching such as white balance, exposure, contrast, saturation, etc. However, the image should not be altered to reflect a different reality.
- Participants who violate any of the above-mentioned rules will be disqualified.
- Upon submitting the application form, participants acknowledge that they agree to grant the permission to the Event Organiser and its successors on the usage of their photos for advertising and publicity purposes.
- Winners will be notified individually by email on 10 October 2023 Tuesday and the winning photos will be exhibited on the event website and at the Li Promenade, Shaw Campus.
- Rules and Regulations are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Event Organiser.
Video Category
- Each participant can submit ONE video link via the online registration form on or before 10 September 2023 Sunday at 11:59PM.
- The video must be in mp4 format and within 1 minute.
- The submitted video should be uploaded to YouTube, Google Drive, BiliBili or other video streaming websites. Participants must make sure that the submitted video can be viewed publicly throughout the Contest period.
- All the entries of Most-liked Video Award will be published at the HKBU Hive’s Instagram channel and tagged participants’ Instagram accounts on 15 September 2023 Friday. The total no. of "likes" of each entry will be amassed by the Event Organiser at 3PM on 3 October 2023 Tuesday. Thus, joining the Most-liked Video Award, participants should provide their Instagram accounts to the Event Organiser and invite friends to like their entries during the given period.
- Buying “likes” is strictly prohibited for the “Most-liked Video Award”.
- Entries must be shot overseas while on the semester or summer exchange programmes, as well as during overseas internships, service learning or study tours between September 2022 and August 2023.
- Entries should capture the experience of going overseas such as unique class experience, campus life, cultural event, gathering with friends, the city the participants live in, etc.
- Entries must be original works by the participants that have not won any prizes in any other competitions.
- Entries should not violate any privacy, copyright and/ or trademark infringement rights.
- Stock music must be copyright free.
- All information provided by the participants must be true and accurate.
- Participants who violate any of the above-mentioned rules will be disqualified.
- Upon submitting the application form, participants acknowledge that they agree to grant the permission to the Event Organiser and its successors on the usage of their videos for advertising and publicity purposes.
- Winners will be notified individually by email on 10 October 2023 Tuesday and the winning videos will be exhibited on the event website and campus TVs.
- Rules and Regulations are subject to change at the sole discretion of the Event Organiser.
Important Dates
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10 September 2023 Sunday at 11:59PM: Submission deadline
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3 October 2023 Tuesday at 3PM: Cut-off date and time for the Most-liked Photo and Video Awards
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10 October 2023 Tuesday: Result announcement
Enquiries
Global Engagement Section, HKBU School of Business
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Tel: 3411-5241
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Email: gracesps@hkbu.edu.hk
Winning Entries in AY2021-22
Champion
Winner: WONG Sin Wing, BBA-MKT
The video recaps my summer exchange journey. I am so grateful that I had an exchange experience during my undergraduate study. It is so amazing to meet friends from all over the world and immerse myself in different new cultures. This is definitely the best and most memorable summer I have ever had.
1st Runner-up
Winner: YAM Ho Yin, BBA-FIN
My Three Things to Do While Studying Abroad
This video showcases "My three things to do while studying abroad". I believe that everyone has their own exchange story, and this is my wonderful exchange story.
2nd Runner-up
Winner: Ayaulym KENENBAYEVA, BBA-ISEM
It was the most fruitful experience in my life that the entire exchange journey was filled with ups and downs.
Other Outstanding Video Entries
Merit
Winner: CHOI Ho Yi, BBA-ISEM
Volunteering with the Eco-City Program in Michaelshof Sammatz is a two-way street for me – I always receive as much as I give. Participating in this event was a meaningful endeavor that I learned more about myself and the breadth of my abilities. I discovered that I am capable of accomplishing the new goals that I had never attempted before.
Merit
Winner: Paula ZELTINA, MScBM
It’s almost too cool for it to be a school! From classes in fairy-tale palace-like buildings to floating on thermal springs with new friends from all over the world. This was my summer school in central Europe, presented to you in 90 seconds.
Most-liked Video @ Instagram
Winner: Mamed EIBOV, BBA-ENTR
I tried to summarise my exchange abroad in a short video, but still I cannot fully describe and show the emotions that I experienced during my exchange.
Champion
Winner: CUI Hao, BBA-AECON
Jump into the Sky
Have you tried any extreme sports? I had never thought about paragliding but I eventually did it during the road trip to Turkey with my friends. I enjoyed the excitement that it gave me! The Aegean Sea was under my feet. The sea was amazingly blue with some magical green.
Champion
Winner: HOI Wai Hong, BBA-ISEM
Once in a Lifetime Experience in Iceland
It was surreal to have such nice weather in Iceland.
2nd Runner-up
Winner: Yerbol ABDIKHALIL, BBA-ISEM
Lost in the Desert
The desert is a natural extension of the inner silence of the body.
Other Outstanding Photo Entries
Merit
Awardee: LI Nga Sze, BBA-MKT
Breathe in Paris
Paris is a museum displaying exactly itself. With sunshine, flowers and leaves, I can never decide whether Paris is more beautiful in the daytime or at night.
Merit
Awardee: CHAN Yuen Wing, BBA-HRM
The Best View Comes After The Hardest Climb
Joining a trip to a Swiss mountain village in Zermatt. It is a village that could have come straight out of a movie set of a magical story! It is not the mountain I conquered, but myself!
Merit
Awardee: LI Nga Sze, BBA-MKT
Something Beautiful was on the Horizon
Colorful hot air balloon accompanied by the beautiful sunrise, the day was such a great day.
Merit
Awardee: Mamed EIBOV, BBA-ENTR
Among White Walls
Visiting Santorini always seemed like an unreachable dream for me. The beauty of the unique white architecture and breath-taking nature views are like a paradise on earth, or I would say – something out of this world. In Europe, you can travel to every country within a 2-hour flight. That’s why I didn't hesitate to travel around the whole of Europe in person. Visiting Greece was a perfect ending for my exchange.
Merit
Awardee: YAU Man Ting, BBA-HRM
Heart the Chocolate Mountain Matterhorn
Do you know that the Toblerone chocolate (the triangle-shaped one) was designed after the shape of the Matterhorn? Here we are, looking at Matterhorn through a heart-shaped frame and enjoying the best panoramic view of the Alps! Just like a childhood dream came true!
Merit
Awardee: LEE Yee Lam, BBA-MKT
Spice up My Life
This photo was a record of transforming me to be another person. I and my friends accidentally crossed the border between Austria and Germany. Therefore, we went to highline 179. It was really scary to walk up to the sky bridge. When I was walking, I almost gave up but I decided to finish. This experience did inspire me – I could do everything and it motivated me to be a better person.
Merit
Awardee: Sujasna TAMANG, BBA-FIN
West Coast, Best Coast
The most iconic, Golden Gate!
Most-liked Photo @ Instagram
Awardee: Ayaulym KENENBAYEVA, BBA-ISEM
Holding The Tower of Pisa
Visiting the Tower of Pisa was on my bucket list since I found out about my exchange to Italy. The iconic Tower of Pisa is located in the Italian city of Pisa. It was hilarious to watch how everyone tried to capture the perfect angle for the pictures. In this picture, I tried my best to hold my legs.
Winning Entries of the Previous Contests
Champion
by Alison Siu Yan NGAN
This journey was definitely a once in a lifetime experience. I had captured the most amazing memories and truly unforgettable moments with lots of incredible people in this video. There were both ups and downs in the exchange journey which has been the most amazing experience in my life until now. Life is short. Live to the fullest.
2nd Runner-up
5 and Another Million Things I Got from Exchange
by Dana NAKHIPOVA
In this video, I am sharing the 5 major things (and a million other) that I got from my exchange year in California.
Champion
Frozen in Kiruna, Sweden
by Mike Yui Ming LI
We joined a camp for 3 days and tried many activities, such as skiing and fishing, in the snow. It was so cold that everything was frozen - there was nothing better than drinking a cup of hot chocolate!
1st Runner-up
Getting Out from the Cave in South Coast, Iceland
by Sander Shun Tuen CHAIR
It is a natural ice cave located in Vatnajökull glacier, South Coast of Iceland. I was surrounded by natural blue ice and viewed the glacier and the sunset from inside. This made my exchange experience unforgettable. The shape of the ice cave changes year by year.
2nd Runner-up
Unity Power! in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
by Yerbol ABDIKHALIL
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much, as they say!
Other Outstanding Photo Entries
Merit
Little Houses in the Big World in Santorini, Greece
by Isaac Wai Chung TSANG
Watching the best sunset on a cliff, with cave houses under my feet. It is the most perfect moment during the exchange trip.
Merit
Berlin Wall? in Berlin, Germany
by Khai Ching LAU
Do you know that the Berlin Wall isn’t just wall? There are gates too! A candid shot while I was visiting the east side gallery in Berlin.
Merit
Remarkable Stones for Time in Salisbury, England
by Alice Wing Ki TSOI
An unforgettable cultural trip to the Stonehenge
Merit
My First Time in Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland
by Estella Hiu Kei TSANG
It was my first time to do glacier hiking. This was definitely an unforgettable experience in my exchange journey!
Merit
Cherry Blossoms, Picnic and Sunset in Vancouver, Canada
by Ching Yi YIP
This photo was taken when my friends and I were having a picnic in the Burnaby Mountain Park. This magical moment sparkled when the sunlight glowed on the edge of the cherry blossoms.
Merit
Celebrities Hunt in Los Angeles in California, USA
by Aziz ZHUNIS
Cycling in Los Angeles and trying to spot celebrities since it is the most popular place where you can meet and chat with celebrities while they are running or cycling.
Merit
A Spectacular View in Spain in Seville, Spain
by Vincy Cho Wing HO
Plaza de Espana is the most beautiful plaza that I have ever been to in my life. The bridges, river, fountain and the architecture perfectly match with each other. I enjoyed the nice atmosphere and the dance performance there.
Enquiries
Global Engagement Section, HKBU School of Business
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Tel: 3411-5241
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Email: gracesps@hkbu.edu.hk
