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Second-year Transformational Experience Program

Education Abroad

Every student at Ohio State can pursue global education, which fosters engagement in intercultural academic opportunities abroad, virtually and domestically. An education abroad experience helps a student gain critical thinking skills, technical expertise and global awareness, and may change perspectives about the world in which we live. Education abroad allows for cultivation of cross-cultural communication skills, gaining confidence navigating an international setting and an understanding of the international dimensions of a field of study. In addition, students pursuing education abroad become acquainted with the opportunities available in and the challenges facing the respective country. Explore project examples and reflections.

Education Abroad Project Examples

STEP student sits in front of Machu Picchu

Study Abroad in Lima, Peru

"I spent 6 weeks studying abroad at La Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru studying Spanish medical terminology as well as community and public health..." Click here to read the rest of Ashley's STEP Reflection!
Student Stands in European Street

World War II - European Study Abroad Trip

"I went on a three-week WW2 study abroad trip in May, exploring the various sites in London, Normandy, Paris, Krakow, and Berlin..." Click here to read the rest of Sam's STEP Reflection!
STEP Student in Barcelona, Spain

Study Abroad in Barcelona, Spain

"My STEP Signature Project was a 7-week study abroad experience in Barcelona, Spain. In Barcelona, I took 4 Spanish classes that will count towards my Spanish degree at Ohio State..." Click here to read the rest of Chloe's STEP Reflection!