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.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…