Choose the 2009 Student Diplomat Video Contest Winner!

The Student Diplomat Video Contest, jointly sponsored by NAFSA and Abroad View Magazine (and previously blogged at FM here), has asked American students to create original videos demonstrating advanced global understanding based on their study abroad experiences. While the contest yielded dozens of submissions, NAFSA and Abroad View have pared the list to five finalists.

In order to select a winner, organizers of the contest are asking the public to cast their votes – no later than January 15 – for their favorite video by visiting the Official Contest Page. The contest asked students to consider how their study abroad experience has shaped them as global citizens, served as a bridge to cross-cultural understanding, promoted peace, or positively impacted the local community in which they studied.

The winner, selected by public voting and an expert panel of judges, will be announced on Monday, January 18, and will receive a $300 cash prize and the title of "2009 Student Diplomat."

Pay a visit to the contest page today and vote for your favorite video!