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“This program has really opened my eyes to how massive and diverse the world is. Getting to experience different cultures and climates has been invaluable. In my future career in physics research, being able to adapt, collaborate and communicate across different backgrounds is just as important as the technical skills,” reflected Grant Palte, a physics major who is on the Abroad in Cyprus: Gen Ed Themes Sustainability and Health and Well-Being program 🇨🇾

Students on the four week program choose to enroll in one of two courses in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Geography or the College of Nursing, where they examine the geography of the European Union and the sustainability challenges that accompany them.

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“This experience has taught me how independent I am. Being here has required me to rely on myself every day as I navigate a new schedule, new responsibilities and unfamiliar challenges. Most importantly, my usual support system is 5,000 miles away, which has pushed me to become that source of stability for myself,” reflected Lilly Barton, a finance major who is abroad on the ISI Florence Summer Session program 🇮🇹

Over six weeks to start the summer, Barton is living and taking classes in Florence, as well as exploring the several cities and cultures in the surrounding region.

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A German student-athlete crossed an ocean to become a Buckeye. Ohio State Buckeyes Swimming and Diving Olympian, All-American Scholar Athlete and Big Ten Champion Lena Hentschel is now a .

“Being able to call myself a Buckeye for the rest of my life means a lot, bringing with it many memories, traditions and lessons,” Lena says. “And I will always be just one jump over the Atlantic Ocean away.”


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“I have learned how important cultural exchange is to me, especially through the diverse people I’ve met and interacted with throughout this program. I’ve also learned that I’ve become even more adaptable to new environments, and love the opportunity to apply my knowledge of the Korean language into a real-world setting to allow me to practice and excel with the help of locals,” reflected Macy Brown, a finance major currently abroad on the Global May Korea program 🇰🇷

Students on the four-week program partner with Kyunghee University in Seoul, where they attend lectures and site visits about different aspects of Korean culture, traditions, environment and industry.

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Recent Fisher College of Business graduate Myles Canty participated in four study abroad opportunities and rigorous academic programs to discover a sense of community, launch a career-building expo for local workers and secure a position after graduation during his time at Ohio State 🌰🌎

“Studying abroad opened my eyes to how important it is to get diverse perspectives,” says Canty. “It took me out of my comfort zone, inspired me to hold my ground at Ohio State and sparked a desire to do more with my time in college.”

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“I am a French minor, and the culture and history of this country have always called me to it, even though I find them different from my own. Witnessing these differences in person has given me an entirely new perspective on the French people as well as my own home,” reflected Ethan Lucas, an English and political science major who returned from the Global May Paris program 🇫🇷

"It was an unforgettable program, and I was able to learn so much about art, politics and history from our amazing professors and tour guides!”

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“As project manager, I strengthened my leadership skills and my ability to stay organized while working toward a common goal with a team. I learned how to plan effectively, maximize my time and still explore everything a city has to offer,” said Neerja Shah, a finance major who participated in the Fisher Global Consulting: Non-Profit, South Africa program.

In country, the student team worked with the IY Learning Hub, an after-school learning facility in Cape Town that fosters social-emotional and academic development and innovation.

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Patrick Louchouarn hopes to build collaborative networks to deepen Ohio State’s engagement with French institutions through his 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program International Education Administrator (IEA) award to France.

Senior Vice Provost for Leadership and External Engagement, Louchouarn will join other senior leaders for a two-week seminar in October designed to familiarize U.S. higher education administrators with France’s higher education and research system.

“My participation in the Fulbright IEA seminar directly advances our “Education for Citizenship 2035” strategic plan, specifically the goal to elevate our global academic brand and foster “Academic Excellence," Louchouarn explained. “This seminar provides a critical opportunity to expand our relationships and deepen our engagement with French institutions of higher education, in areas of known expertise for French research. By gaining first-hand knowledge of the French system and building networks of collaborators, I will be better positioned to align our strategic initiatives with compatible French institutional partners.”

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Four graduate students and one alumna from The Ohio State University received Fulbright U.S. Student Program fellowships for 2026-2027 to conduct research abroad in diverse fields including entomology in Chile, anthropology in Poland, ethnographic family studies in Canada, genetic dermatology in South Africa, and cervical cancer screening in Brazil, with projects aimed at advancing scientific understanding and community health.

Graduate students Lucy Guarnieri, Ohio State - College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, Lauren Hayden, Arts and Sciences at Ohio State, Esema Idemudia and Nishant Pradhan, Ohio State University College of Medicine and alumna Shanbrae McFarland all earned the prestigious fellowship.

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On the Global May Germany program, students explore Berlin by learning about the people, cultures, institutions and historical events that have helped shape the city 🇩🇪

Along with tours and company visits, the group explores the city's vibrant arts and entertainment scene and gets a snapshot of what life is like in Germany.

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