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In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, marketing and leadership major Ally Bissman shares her experience traveling to Costa Rica as part of the Sustainable Business Global Lab. She discusses visiting major companies, learning about the "three P's" of sustainability, and stepping outside her comfort zone to embrace the country's "pura vida" culture.

Arcadia Abroad - Arcadia in London - Student Experience with Riley Bubacz by Ohio State Global Education

Communications and psychology major Paige Galperin shares insights from her 10-day spring break trip to Spain on the Multicultural Histories and Legacies of Spain program. To build cultural competency and practice her Spanish, she navigated local dining customs and language barriers across Madrid, Barcelona, Segovia, and Toledo. The journey connected to her communication major through meetings with inspiring immigration activists and visits to historic sites, which offered her a profound lesson in cultural coexistence.

Landscapes and Architecture of Mexico: Mexico City Study Tour - Student Experience with Sabrina Li by Ohio State Global Education

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from Jada McCall, a speech and hearing sciences major who participated in the Mosaic Brazil: Career Development and Community Impact program over spring break to combine her passions for advocacy and community service within an international setting. Throughout the experience, she collaborated with local organizations on business pitches and overcame language barriers to form strong bonds with Brazilian students. This program not only broadened her cultural horizons and boosted her sociability, but also helped her envision a future career path in community leadership and non-profit work. Learn more about the Mosaic Brazil program or search the over 200 study abroad experiences at Ohio State by visiting oia.osu.edu.

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from community leadership student Adrianna Meyer about her experience participating in the Exploring Systems Leadership in Greece study abroad program. Adrianna discusses how her choice in study abroad program connects to her 4-H background, career goals, and passion for leadership. She also discusses in-country highlights including exploring Greece's market culture, learning at the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, and visiting historical sites such as the Acropolis and the Meteora Monasteries. You can learn more about this program or any of the other 200 Global Education programs available through Ohio State by visiting globaleducation.osu.edu To learn more or apply for the Exploring Systems Leadership in Greece program, visit: go.osu.edu/SystemsLeadership The producers of this podcast are Charlie [email protected] and Ryan [email protected]

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from mechanical engineering student Braeden Weiss about his experience participating in the UAS7 Internship Program in Germany. Braeden discusses the unique challenges of interning in Germany as an international student, adapting to the local culture, and managing his finances during an unpaid internship. He also discusses internship highlights, including visiting other parts of Europe, Germany's emphasis on public transportation, and learning to keep an open mind while solo traveling. You can learn more about this program or any of the other 200 Global Education programs available through Ohio State by visiting globaleducation.osu.edu To learn more or apply for the UAS7 Internship Program in Germany, visit: go.osu.edu/UAS7Germany The producers of this podcast are Charlie [email protected] and Ryan [email protected]

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from Air Transportation major Matthew Swearingen and Aviation major Lindsey Tima about their experience on the Spring Break: International Perspectives on Aviation program through the College of Engineering. Matthew and Lindsey share how the program enhanced their understanding of aviation as a global industry and gave them valuable insights into working in international settings. They reflect on their spring break travel to Brazil, highlighting site visits to Embraer, Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, Lider Aviação, and GE Aviation. From learning about Brazil's unique aviation infrastructure to experiencing cultural differences firsthand, both students emphasize how the program brought classroom discussions to life. The next iteration of this program will travel to Germany in spring break of 2026. To learn more about this program or any of the 200+ Global Education opportunities at Ohio State, visit globaleducation.osu.edu. To learn more or apply for the Spring Break: International Perspectives on Aviation program, visit: go.osu.edu/AviationAbroad The producers of this podcast are Charlie Gbur and Ryan Vonderhaar. #BuckeyesAbroad

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from environmental science and hydrogeology student Olivia Marrero about her experience participating in five study abroad programs. Olivia discusses her experience with the FAES First-Year Student Experience, School for Field Studies in Australia, United Nations Climate Change Negotiations, Mosaic Brazil: A Panorama of Social Justice, and Guatemala Engineering Service-Learning programs, and what she has taken away from each experience. She discusses each program's in-country highlights, funding opportunities, and how her international experiences have influenced her academic and professional goals. You can learn more about these programs or any of the other 200 Global Education programs available through Ohio State by visiting globaleducation.osu.edu To learn more or apply for programs mentioned in this episode, visit the program webpage: FAES First-Year Student Experience: go.osu.edu/FAESfye The School for Field Studies (SFS) Australia: go.osu.edu/AustraliaSFS The United Nations Climate Change Negotiations: go.osu.edu/UNClimateChange Mosaic Brazil: A Panorama of Social Justice: go.osu.edu/MosaicBrazil Guatemala Engineering Service-Learning: go.osu.edu/GuatemalaService The producers of this podcast are Charlie [email protected] and Ryan [email protected]

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability (EEDS) student Lauren Glessman about her experience as a student on the Australia: Human Impacts on the Natural Environment faculty-led program. Lauren discusses what she did to prepare to go abroad, the benefits of learning from native Australians, and her favorite memories from the program. She discusses in-country highlights including snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, staying with a homestay family, and getting to visit many parts of Australia. You can learn more about this program or any of the other 200 Global Education programs available through Ohio State by visiting globaleducation.osu.edu To learn more or apply for the Australia: Human Impacts on the Natural Environment program, visit: go.osu.edu/AustraliaSENR The producers of this podcast are Charlie [email protected] and Ryan [email protected].

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from pre-dental hygiene student Ashley Meyersburg about her experience participating in The U.S., Europe, and the Second World War- Interactions in 20th Century History study abroad program. Ashley discusses how the program counts towards her history minor, traveling outside of the U.S. for the first time, the classes associated with the program, and preparing to travel abroad. She also discusses in-country highlights including exploring museums, touring Auschwitz, and visiting Normandy and Berlin. You can learn more about this program or any of the other 200 Global Education programs available through Ohio State by visiting globaleducation.osu.edu To learn more or apply for The U.S., Europe, and the Second World War- Interactions in the 20th Century History program, visit: go.osu.edu/WW2Europe The producers of this podcast are Charlie [email protected] and Ryan [email protected]

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from world politics student Chelsy Perez about her experience participating in the Between France and Morocco study abroad program. Chelsy discusses how her upbringing inspired her program choice, learning about cultural norms before traveling, and connecting and meeting with people from across the globe. She also discusses in-country highlights including visiting the Medina of Marrakesh, dancing with locals in Marrakesh, and staying with a host family in Aix-en-Provence, France. You can learn more about this program or any of the other 200 Global Education programs available through Ohio State by visiting globaleducation.osu.edu To learn more or apply for the Between France and Morocco program, visit: go.osu.edu/BetweenFranceAndMorocco The producers of this podcast are Charlie [email protected] and Ryan [email protected]

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from third-year communications student Kelsey Isely about her experience participating in the Buckeyes Network Abroad program in London, England. Kelsey discusses the benefits of the zero-dollar program fee, the opportunity to contribute to the program's itinerary, and getting to meet with and form bonds with other program participants before traveling abroad. She also discusses in-country highlights including networking with Ohio State alumni in London, sightseeing around the city, and gaining practical real-world experience. You can learn more about this program or any of the other 200 Global Education programs available through Ohio State by visiting globaleducation.osu.edu To learn more or apply for the Buckeyes Network Abroad program, visit: go.osu.edu/BuckeyesNetworkAbroad The producers of this podcast are Charlie [email protected] and Ryan [email protected]

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from SENR senior Trinity Raber about her experience as a student on the England/Scotland: Agricultural and Environmental Communication faculty-led program. Trinity discusses how she used STEP funds to finance her study abroad program, traveling with students from the University of Arkansas, and learning about how agricultural and environmental news is communicated to a mass audience in the UK. She also discusses in-country highlights including touring and getting to speak with members of Parliament, visiting Stonehedge, and getting to learn from news companies including Farmer's Guardian, the largest agricultural information business in the UK. You can learn more about this program or any of the other 200 Global Education programs available through Ohio State by visiting globaleducation.osu.edu To learn more or apply for the England/Scotland: Agricultural and Environmental Communication program, visit: go.osu.edu/AgriculturalCommunication The producers of this podcast are Charlie [email protected] and Ryan [email protected].

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from Ousman Kobo and Jacien Carr from the Center for African Studies (CAS). The mission of the Center for African Studies is to disseminate knowledge and promote inquiry about Africa throughout OSU, Columbus, Ohio, and the nation as a whole. This episode discusses CAS's outreach projects, involvement with current students, CAS's participation in the US Department of State's Diplomacy Lab, and other ways to get involved with CAS. Ousman Kobo: Center for African Studies (CAS), Director- [email protected] Jacien Carr: Center for African Studies (CAS), Assistant Director- [email protected] You can learn more about the Center for African Studies or any of OIA's 5 area studies centers by visiting: https://oia.osu.edu/area-studies-centers. To learn more about CAS's lecture series, visit: https://cas.osu.edu/resources For more information on CAS's upcoming events, visit: https://cas.osu.edu/events Read about CAS's participation in the US Department of State's Diplomacy Lab by visiting: https://cas.osu.edu/news/us-department-states-diplomacy-lab The producers of this podcast are Charlie [email protected] and Ryan [email protected].