{"id":4932,"date":"2016-11-17T09:21:05","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T21:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/auip.com\/?p=4932"},"modified":"2016-11-17T09:21:05","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T21:21:05","slug":"2016photocontestwinners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/auip.com\/blog\/2016photocontestwinners\/","title":{"rendered":"#AUIPWalkAMile 2016 Photo Contest Winners: \u201cWalk a Mile in Another\u2019s Shoes\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christchurch, New Zealand \u2013 American Universities International Programs, Ltd. (AUIP) announces its 2016 Photo Contest \u201cWalk a Mile in Another\u2019s Shoes\u201d winners.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cwalk a mile in another\u2019s shoes,\u201d refers to trying to understand another\u2019s perspective prior to passing judgment, and is derived from an 1895 poem written by Mary T. Lathrap titled Judge Softly:<\/p>\n

Just walk a mile in his moccasins
\nbefore you abuse, criticize and accuse.
\nIf just for one hour, you could find a way
\nto see through his eyes, instead of your own muse.
\n(full text below)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A survivor of the American Civil War, Lathrap openly sympathized with people not of her race or socio-economic standing. Taking her example as inspiration, AUIP encouraged study abroad program alumni to submit photos using the hashtag #AUIPWalkAMile in these two categories:<\/p>\n

1. In Another\u2019s Shoes (people)
\n2. Walk a Mile (places)<\/p>\n

The photo contest was open to all AUIP program alumni as well as AUIP university faculty and staff who had attended AUIP programs. Photo submissions were the entrant\u2019s original work and must have been taken abroad during an AUIP program in Antarctica, Australia, Fiji, or New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place, along with a People\u2019s Choice prize in each category.<\/p>\n

First Place<\/strong>
\nPrize: $250 Travel Voucher sponsored by STA Travel, Dolphin Encounter, and Stonestreet Coaches
\nWinners:<\/p>\n

In Another\u2019s Shoes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\u201cAbel<\/a>

\u201cAbel Tasman hike\u201d by Morgan Mul\u00e9, traveling on the New Zealand: Sustaining Humans and their Environment program in Summer 2016, from the University of Florida<\/p><\/div>\n

Walk A Mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"amanda-bluhm-walk-a-mile-for-the-love-of-penguins-antarctica-human-impacts-on-a-fragile-ecosystem-2015-clemson-university\"<\/a>

“For The Love of Penguins” by Amanda Bluhm, traveling on the Antarctica: Human Impacts on a Fragile Ecosystem program in 2015, from Clemson University<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Second Place<\/strong>
\nPrize: GoPro Hero Session Camera sponsored by Lady Elliot Island and Pinewood Lodge
\nWinners:<\/p>\n

In Another\u2019s Shoes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Remarkable<\/a>

Remarkable Friends in Remarkable Places\u201d by Brandon Swanzer, traveling on the New Zealand Sustainability program in 2015, from The Ohio State University<\/p><\/div>\n

Walk A Mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

\""Otago<\/a>

“Otago Peninsula\u201d by Michala Garrison, via an Instagram submission from @heymickie_, traveling on the New Zealand Sustainability program in 2015, from Frostburg State
University<\/p><\/div>\n

\n

Third Place<\/strong>
\nPrize: PRYNT Phone Case sponsored by Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments and DownUnder FarmStays
\nWinners:<\/p>\n

In Another\u2019s Shoes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\u201cSinging<\/a>

\u201cSinging with the Ducklings\u201d by Kelly McCone, traveling on the New Zealand Sustainability program in 2015, from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign<\/p><\/div>\n

Walk A Mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

\""Would<\/a>

“Would rather be walking a mile across this bridge in the most beautiful place in the world (Mount Aspiring National Park)\u201d by Sarah Coleman, traveling on the New Zealand: Sustaining
Humans and their Environment program in 2015-2016, from the University of Florida<\/p><\/div>\n

\n

People\u2019s Choice Award<\/strong>
\nPrize: America the Beautiful National Parks Pass sponsored by Hospitality Plus NZ
\nWinners:<\/p>\n

In Another\u2019s Shoes<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\u201cSisters<\/a>

\u201cSisters in the Antarctic\u201d by Madeline Houser, traveling on the Antarctica Sustainability program in 2015, from The Ohio State University<\/p><\/div>\n

Walk A Mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

\""Sunrise<\/a>

“Sunrise at Cape Tribulation\u201d by Mariah De Los Santos, traveling on the Baylor in Australia program in 2016, from Baylor University<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Thank you to all of the sponsors for the AUIP 2016 Photo Contest!<\/p>\n

The original title of the poem was Judge Softly, later titled Walk a Mile in His Moccasins.<\/p>\n

Pray, don’t find fault with the man that limps,
\nor stumbles along the road.
\nUnless you have worn the moccasins he wears,
\nor stumbled beneath the same load.<\/p>\n

There may be tears in his soles that hurt
\nthough hidden away from view.
\nThe burden he bears placed on your back
\nmay cause you to stumble and fall, too.<\/p>\n

Don’t sneer at the man who is down today
\nunless you have felt the same blow
\nthat caused his fall or felt the shame
\nthat only the fallen know.<\/p>\n

You may be strong, but still the blows
\nthat were his, unknown to you in the same way,
\nmay cause you to stagger and fall, too.<\/p>\n

Don’t be too harsh with the man that sins.
\nor pelt him with words, or stone, or disdain.
\nUnless you are sure you have no sins of your own,
\nand it’s only wisdom and love that your heart contains.<\/p>\n

For you know if the tempter’s voice
\nshould whisper as soft to you,
\nas it did to him when he went astray,
\nit might cause you to falter, too.<\/p>\n

Just walk a mile in his moccasins
\nbefore you abuse, criticize and accuse.
\nIf just for one hour, you could find a way
\nto see through his eyes, instead of your own muse.<\/p>\n

I believe you’d be surprised to see
\nthat you’ve been blind and narrow minded, even unkind.
\nThere are people on reservations and in the ghettos
\nwho have so little hope, and too much worry on their minds.<\/p>\n

Brother, there but for the grace of God go you and I.
\nJust for a moment, slip into his mind and traditions
\nand see the world through his spirit and eyes
\nbefore you cast a stone or falsely judge his conditions.<\/p>\n

Remember to walk a mile in his moccasins
\nand remember the lessons of humanity taught to you by your elders.
\nWe will be known forever by the tracks we leave
\nin other people’s lives, our kindnesses and generosity.<\/p>\n

Take the time to walk a mile in his moccasins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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