08/28/2026
The winner of our first summer photo contest… 📸
Andrew Evans ’27!
“I spent my study abroad year living in Osaka, Japan, and this photo was taken in Uji, which is known for its matcha. The camera I used to take this photo was actually found in the junk bin of a secondhand store and cost the equivalent of about $5. I had to go out of my way to find film for it and then find a place to get the film developed, which made taking the photo feel even more special.
Living abroad changed me a lot. One of the biggest things I took away from my time abroad was to never say no to an adventure or an opportunity to do something new. I traveled all over Japan and also had the chance to visit Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Some of my favorite memories came from random plans or small outings that I almost didn’t go to, and those ended up becoming some of the moments I remember most. I became more confident and much more willing to put myself out there and try new things. I came back to Sarah Lawrence with a much bigger sense of adventure, and I’m always looking for the next place to go or something new to experience.”
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