Tagged: Profiles

Christina DeFiore, a fourth-year strategic communications major at The Ohio State University, turned Florence, Italy, into her classroom for four months through Arcadia Abroad - ISI Florence.

Tania Borgos-Hernandez reflects on her time leading the Australia: Human Impacts on the Natural Environment program

For Sumaya Mohamed, a fifth-year fashion and retail studies major at Ohio State, three months in London offered more than international experience—it offered clarity, confidence and a renewed sense of purpose. She spent the semester studying through AIFS, using the fashion capital as a backdrop for personal and academic growth.

Biology and history major Farhan Haque reflected on his time abroad this past summer on the Between France and Morocco program.

Associate Professor Chris Zirkle gives a look into his vocational education research and international career that spans China and several other countries.

For Olivia Li, a fourth-year public health major with a minor in human nutrition at Ohio State, a 2.5-week study abroad program in Japan offered more than a change of scenery—it offered clarity about her future in public health.

Gianna Fazzalari, a senior strategic communication major, spent the summer of 2025 using Florence as her studio, classroom and source of inspiration.

Andrea Chacon-Ruiz, a third-year international business and political science major spent a month on the Oxford University Pre-Law study abroad program.

For first-year economics student Run Tian, attending Ohio State as an international student affords him a stimulating environment in the classroom and a relaxing and inviting one around campus. As a lifelong athlete, he balances his courseload with plenty of time at his other favorite spots at the university.

Professor Amanda Bird reflects on her time teaching and co-leading the Scientific Roots in Europe program.