Exploring the Boundaries of Translation: An undergraduate competition
Each spring, undergraduates across campus are invited to submit their entries for words that test the boundaries of translation. The contest, judged by BLC and Found in Translation panelists, encourages reflection on the ability of language to capture culturally specific meanings and resonances, pushing the boundaries of translatability.
See below for our amazing past winners, and keep an eye out for next year's contest announcement in early spring!
AY 2025-2026
What will your word be? Look out for the competition entry form, to be posted here in early '26.