Catamounts are doing amazing things outside the classroom and building strong resumes - check it out...
Explore previous contest winners to get inspired by what's possible. And then consider submitting your photo to showcase the great work you're doing, and potentially win some great prizes. The contest is open mid-October thru early September annually.
2023-2024 Winners
Experiences like these add real substance to your resume AND can help you feel more confident about your career prospects.
2023/2024 Winners
Win $250
Now Accepting Submissions for
experiences in: Fall 2024 | Spring & Summer 2025
Prizes include:
$250 Gift Certificate to Outdoor Gear Exchange (OGE)
$100 Gift Certificate to UVM Bookstore
$50 Gift Certificate to the Co-op
Contest Criteria
Entries must capture your experience - and your learning - through your snapshot and a very brief reflection.
To be eligible...
- experiences must involve 75+ hours of hands-on learning outside the classroom between last September - the upcoming August;
- entrants must be UVM students who were enrolled during the experience AND will be enrolled in the upcoming fall semester (open to undergraduate & graduate students);
- photos should capture the essence or nature of your experience: composition, title, and description matter;
- respect the confidentiality of the subject/project - those you work with may NOT wish you to be in your picture.
ONE submission per student.