Buckeyes Abroadcasts

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].