Food and Community Submissions 2025
Shea O'Brien
Spaghetti alle cozze was one of my favorite dishes during my time studying abroad in Florence, Italy. It was a classic dish I would order almost every week from a restaurant called Gladius, and every single time I went, the food was outstanding. This dish became one of my absolute favorite meals from my time abroad.
Carol Zhang
Taken during my time with my aunt, uncle, their daughter, and my mom. It was the first time my mom had seen them in a while and my mom really liked the way they presented the meat.
Christina Ung
These shots were taken on black and white 35mm film when visiting China for the first time, coincidently right before the COVID-19 outbreak. I am a daughter of immigrants born in the United States so the theme of "lanterns of harmony" resonates with these feeling of dual identity creating the whole me. This photo is my mom at a local market shopping for herbs, fruit, and various produce to bring home to our family. Behind the vendor (not pictured) is a fish market and tables of other farmers selling their goods.
Jaylen Dang, Photo 1
In study abroad, food became the language I spoke before I knew the words. Community wasn’t taught in a classroom, it was shared at the table.
Emmily Cotzojay
Steak & Frites from Paris!!
Jaylen Dang, Photo 2
In study abroad, food became the language I spoke before I knew the words. Community wasn’t taught in a classroom, it was shared at the table.
Alejandra Romanida
When I visited Segovia, everyone told me I had to try the famous cochinillo (roast suckling pig) so naturally I thought, “Sure, cultural experience!” What I didn’t expect was the waiter dramatically slicing it with a plate in front of us like it was a medieval ceremony. Half the table cheered, the other half (me) went into mild shock. It was equal parts traumatic and iconic, truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience I’ll never forget.