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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at Ohio University. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for global opportunities. If you are an Ohio University student, please check with the Office of Global Opportunities for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience.
All programs listed below as "pre-approved" are programs from our 7 affiliated program providers: AIFS, API, CEA, CIEE, CISabroad*, ISA, and USAC. CISabroad is ON CAMPUS to help you through your application process. You may also be interested in one of our OHIO Credit programs, offered for direct Ohio University credits and directed by OHIO faculty and staff, or an OHIO Exchange program for a semester-length program at one of our partner institutions in Europe or Asia. Please see the Office of Global Opportunities website for more information.
Please remember that for any non-OHIO University program you select, you will be required to complete a paperwork process to approve your courses for transfer credit.
Contact global.opportunities@ohio.edu if you have any questions.
Important Dates and Deadlines
You must complete the Foreign Study Checklist paperwork process by week 10 of the semester prior to your departure. Contact global.opportunities@ohio.edu if you have additional questions.
"Identity and character development"
Lauren S Ohio University
"It was worthwhile. I've always been independent, but this trip taught me to be independent in new ways. I learned how other people lived their daily lives, and I have a new appreciation for that. "
A student Ohio University
"This experience was extremely worthwhile. I gained new friends and a new sense of understanding Scottish culture. I felt extremely emerged in their culture and loved every second of it!"
Kaylee Klinger Ohio University
"I learned more about the French culture whether that was because of school, food, site seeing, etc. I grew a deeper appreciation for things like art and other countries cultures. It changed me as a person and inspired me to want to become a study abroad advsior and to go abroad again."
Kaylee Klinger Ohio University
"Post-traveling, I have the support of fellow CISabroad alumni ambassadors and alumni relations coordinators in sharing my story. Through their guidance, I have learned how I can best use this experience in the path ahead of me, and as a result, I'm planning on applying to do my dietetic internship abroad in becoming a registered..."
Lauren Shroll Ohio University
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. I loved being in a new part of the world and seeing how others live their lives. I like new things and realizing that there is more in the world that what I see on a daily basis. I gained knowledge, skills, friends and memories on this trip. It motivated me to look for a career path tha..."
A student Ohio University
"Gained cultural immersion and new friends. Very worthwhile. I had an incredible time and CISabroad made it a very enjoyable experience"
Eric Axelrod Ohio University
"When people ask about my study abroad experience with Forum-Nexus I tell them that it was truly the best summer of my life. When looking into studying abroad program I wanted one with a strong community, interesting classes, the ability to travel and one where people made good friends. This program provided those and so much m..."
Rachel Ohio University
"Absolutely worthwhile I have learned so much about life in another country and met some life long friends."
A student Ohio University
"I gained to be more easy going to a bigger group of people because I made some best friends for life that was definitely worthwhile. I couldn't imagine being with a better group of people and the relationships we will take forward. Just be open to meeting new people and new personalities and I bet you will have the same experien..."
Daniel Morales Ohio University
"Studying abroad was the best decision of my entire life, and I'm sad that it's over!! I learned so much about the world around me and about myself. I never realized how many opportunities can arise if you just take a step out of your comfort zone"
A student Ohio University
"I learned so much about the culture and the country. Amazing people and incredible adventures. I have so many great memories and loved every second of it. Very worthwhile."
Eric A Ohio University
"I have learned so much about my self and about the world in just a few short months. I have been able to further my education more than I could in the states."
Sarah Wartinger Ohio University
"I gained confidence in myself. I learned to be my own person (I'm a twin and this was our first time apart) and I discovered a new passion of mine, traveling. It was definitely worthwhile and I will definitely be going back to Florence to visit in the next year. "
Erin R. Ohio University
"I gained a new outlook on life and got to see how other cultures embrace the world differently. "
Madelyn Lorubbio Ohio University
"Definitely worthwhile and I learned a lot about myself, my strengths, my weaknesses (in a positive light), what my beliefs are, and that other cultures no matter how abstract they are to yours are so beautiful."
Warda Aden Ohio University
"Experiencing another culture, and immersing myself in a foreign language opened my eyes to just how big the world really is. It was absolutely worthwhile to experience it though a language abroad programme like this one."
Adam B Ohio University
"I learned how to be independent at all times and manage tough situations by myself. I also became more confident meeting new people and trying new things like food or different classes."
Kaitlin C Ohio University
"I learned more during my internship in Barcelona than I ever have in classes here at Ohio University. You are thrown into the culture and it forces you to learn and adapt."
Taylor W Ohio University
"I gained such a new understanding of cultural differences and similarities. Learned so much more about myself and who I want to be. Without a doubt an amazing experience thanks to Athena and hands down worthwhile!"
Jenna W Ohio University
"Gained a different perspective of what "China" means. Definitely worthwhile"
Emily W Ohio University
"Studying abroad was something I wanted to do since I was in high school. I loved the idea of it. What I didn't realize was that it would change me as much as it did. Living in two countries over the course of six months opens your eyes to various aspects of life that normally pass you by without you thinking twice about them. Fo..."
Lydia W Ohio University
"This past April I participated in the CFHI Maternal and Child Health program in Pune, India. The experience from the day I was accepted into the program until the day I returned from India was wonderful. CFHI kept in contact with me throughout the many months before the program began. I received program information via mail and..."
Meredith M Ohio University
"I learned so much that it's incredible. I wish I was still there. Israelis are known for their strong will, independence, pride, generosity, and graciousness. Since I was there for four months, I had the pleasure of being more than just a tourist. I coached skydiving to an Israeli, translated a web developing system from Hebr..."
Jared F Ohio University
"Communication and patience skills, how to work in the film industry abroad, how different American culture is to many other parts of the world and a new understanding of a culture that I didn't know much about prior to this trip!"
A student Ohio University
