PHOTO SUBMITTED Kari Painter (left) of Far & Near Travel presents Monmouth College senior Adrienne Boswell with a gift certificate as the first place prize in the travel agency's annual poster contest. Boswell constructed the poster depicting her semester in Spain as part of the college's study abroad program.

MC's Boswell wins Far & Near Travel contest

Not only did Adrienne Boswell of Riverdale get an education in Spain last semester, upon her return the Monmouth College senior was named the winner of Far & Near Travel's annual poster contest.

Students who have participated in the college's study abroad program are eligible to enter the contest sponsored by the Monmouth travel group. Upon their return, the students are encouraged to create a poster depicting their off-campus experience, and the posters are then judged by Monmouth College faculty with the winner receiving a gift certificate.

Boswell's first place poster, along with the other entries, will be on display through Dec. 10 at Far & Near at the travel agency located at 223 South First Street.

"We love being able to display the students posters," said Kari Painter of Far & Near. "It's a real pleasure to be able to help the students with their travels."

The off-campus study program at Monmouth College enables students to explore different perspectives of a global community. In order to be selected for off-campus study, a student must submit an application to the curriculum committee.

An education/Spanish major, Boswell is the daughter of Lemuel and Linda Boswell of Calumet Park.