Foster School of Business Study Abroad Photo Contest 2024
Global Business Center announces winners of the 2024 Foster Study Abroad Photo Contest
Written by: Theresa Maloney, Assistant Director, Global Business Center
Each year, the Global Business Center (GBC) at the UW Foster School of Business celebrates the transformative journeys of our students through the Foster Study Abroad Photo Contest. This contest not only highlights their enriching experiences but underscores the global perspective that is integral to a Foster education.
The GBC offers a diverse array of study abroad opportunities for both undergraduate and MBA students, ranging from Faculty-Led Programs with Foster Professors to university exchanges with premier business schools worldwide. These experiences are designed to equip our students with the skills and insights needed to thrive in an interconnected global economy.
GBC Study Abroad Year in Review
MBAs: In the 2023–2024 academic year, the GBC sent 79 MBA students on study abroad programs. These students traveled with Foster faculty to Australia, France, Italy, China, Japan, and India, as well as studying at exchange partner schools around the world.
Undergraduates: On the undergraduate side, Foster sent a record number of students abroad, with over 350 Foster majors studying in various countries during the 2023–2024 academic year. Impressively, based on current enrollments, over 50% of Foster majors study abroad at some point during their academic career.
Many of these opportunities are made possible through the generous support of our donors. Scholarships provided by the GBC have enabled countless students to pursue their dreams of studying abroad. We invite you to join us in supporting these transformative experiences by contributing to the GBC Study Abroad Scholarships.
As we showcase the stunning photos and stories from our 2024 contest participants, we hope to inspire more students to embark on their own global journeys and to highlight the profound impact study abroad has on students’ personal, academic, and professional development.
Foster Study Abroad Photo Contest 2024 Results
Grand Prize Winner: Wendy Bui
Wendy Bui (Undergraduate Certificate of International Studies in Business & JSIS Major 2025)
Studied abroad on Foster Exchange at Yonsei University in South Korea. Photo Location: Seoul, South Korea
“A calm moment in an otherwise bustling city! I got a chance to wear traditional Korean clothing (hanbok | 한복) and get my hair done in a traditional style featuring a Korean ribbon called a daenggi (댕기 | traditionally used on maidens). This photo was taken at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, one of the grandest and most iconic locations in South Korea. Featuring sweeping tiled roofs, natural materials, and open courtyards, traditional Korean architecture is something you can’t miss during your time in Korea!” — Wendy Bui
Day in the Life Category Winner: Chetana Marupeddi
Chetana Marupeddi (Undergraduate studying Finance, Marketing, and Information Systems 2026)
Studied abroad on the Business Ireland Foster Exploration Seminar during Early Fall Start. Photo Location: Dingle, Ireland
Husky Spirit Category Winner: Thomas Tang
Thomas Tang (Undergraduate studying Business and Informatics 2026)
Studied abroad on the Business India Foster Exploration Seminar during Early Fall Start. Photo Location: New Delhi, India
My Global Lens Category Winner: Zoe Keairns
Zoe Keairns (Undergraduate Certificate of International Studies in Business & Marketing Major ‘25)
Studied abroad on the ALBA Barcelona Program in Spain. Photo Location: Castelo de São Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal
Foster Study Abroad Photo Contest Second-Place Winners
We also want to congratulate our second-place winners in each category!
Day in the Life Runner-Up: Anna Crabtree
Anna Crabtree (MBA Candidate 2025)
Studied abroad on the MBA Asian Capital Markets Study Tour to China and Japan over Spring Break. Photo Location: Nanjing, China
Husky Spirit Runner-Up
Madison Calma (Undergraduate studying Accounting and minoring in Environmental Studies ’26)
Studied abroad on the Foster Rome Program in Italy. Photo Location: The Colosseum in Rome, Italy
My Global Lens Runner-Up: Madison Calma
Madison Calma (Undergraduate studying Accounting and minoring in Environmental Studies 2026)
Studied abroad on the Foster Rome Program in Italy. Photo Location: Rialto Bridge, Venice
