Submit Your Stories

Submit Your Story!

Fill out the form carefully to submit your narrative essay! Open to faculty, staff, and students from any discipline — in any language. Share your cross‑cultural story to inspire global understanding. Read sample essays from last year https://www.ojed.org/index.php/gsm/issue/view/192
Essay/Story Category You Are Entering for this Global Contest:*

Journeys of Learning and Growth – Studying, teaching, or researching in a new culture— personal transformation and discovery.Bridging Cultures and Building Connections – Friendships, collaborations, and communities across borders; language, tradition, and understanding.Challenges, Resilience, and Adaptation – Cultural adjustment, discrimination, homesickness, or academic pressures—and how you grew.Global Citizenship and Social Impact – How cross‑cultural experiences inspired service, advocacy, peacebuilding, or professional initiatives.Other
Title of Your Story/Essay:*
Make a short title using less than 10 words
Language of the Story/Essay Written (select one)*
Upload Your Story/Essay (.Word files only; no PDF)*

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Contact Information*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Email Address
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Gender
Name of Institution (School/College/University)*
Year Graduating or Graduated
Type year e.g, 2021
School/College Major (If appliable)
(e.g, Biology, Business)
Select the Type of Your Institution (e.g, PWI, HBCU, TCU)*
Your Address

Street Address

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References

Provide contact information of two teachers/professors from your current school/colleges.
Teacher/Professor #1

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Email*
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Teacher/Professor #2

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Email*
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Upload a few photos relevant to your story/essay for visual storytelling on website (This information is optional; no worries if you do not have pictures or photos). Name your pictures with caption if possible.

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Permission Notice

By submitting your entry, you agree that your essay/story might be published by the STAR Scholars on the web or in a publication. Selected essays will go through a panel of judges, and an editing process before they are considered for publication. As an author, you will receive a complimentary copy of the book upon publication. The Society of Transnational Academic Researchers (STAR Scholars Network) is an international forum of scholars that advances global social mobility by using research and advocacy. The mission is to carry out scholarly research and publication related to international education, exchange programs, academic mobility, and employability. https://starscholars.org/about/ Please make sure that your essay is not plagiarized in any way, and you understand your essay will undergo plagiarism checks. (Plagiarism fines include $200 per author/paper)
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