Tagged: Global Education
Four students awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for summer 2025
Four Ohio State students have been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for summer 2025.
Buckeyes Abroad: Ejuan Kendrick
“What made my study abroad memorabl
Gaining international perspectives through study abroad
From humanitarian engineering projects in Honduras to studying the ruminant industry in Scotland, more than 250 Buckeyes studied abroad in 10 countries on 12 programs during spring break 2025. Students learned lessons, ventured out of their comfort zones, gained confidence and developed new cultural understanding.
International Perspectives on Aviation - Brazil
"Studying abroad is one of the best ways to learn and grow."
Aviation insights from Brazil
The International Perspectives on Aviation spring break study abroad program provided an opportunity for 23 Buckeyes to explore Brazil’s key aviation sector for a week in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Buckeyes Abroad: Dianna Désir
“Understanding aviation concepts in a different setting truly opened my eyes to the beauty and uniqueness of the world. I saw how the landscape and climate influence operations, as well as the impact of governmental and military influences,” reflected Dianna Désir, an aviation major in the College of Engineering. “The exposure to Brazilian culture allowed me to find both similarities and differences that kept me eager to discover more.”
Buckeyes Abroad: Lindsey Tima
“Studying abroad has always been an important goal of mine. I think that studying abroad is one of the best ways to learn and grow. Immersing yourself in another culture from an education standpoint allows you to gain perspective of your place in the world and grow to be open to new experiences,” reflected Lindsey Tima, an aviation major in the College of Engineering. “Going to Brazil was everything I dreamed it would be and more!
Buckeyes Abroad: Megan Garrison
“What made my study abroad experience with Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Scotland’s Ruminants program truly memorable was the opportunity to explore Scotland through an agricultural lens. Getting to visit farms and research facilities allowed me to connect classroom knowledge with real-world practices in a completely different environment.