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Global May: Education Abroad for First Year students
Office of International Affairs
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Office of International Affairs• The Office of International Affairs
facilitates international opportunities for students and faculty
• Offers a wide range of support services that contribute to the international dimension of Ohio State
• Education abroad is housed within International Affairs, consists of a team of study abroad coordinators and peer advisors
Uganda
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Education Abroad• Over 100 programs in more than 40
countries• Open to all majors• All programs offer graded academic credit• OIA partners with all colleges and schools
on campus• Faculty led, third party and direct enroll
programming London, England
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Global May Motive“By living and studying outside the U.S., students acquire and develop a breadth of knowledge, skills, and perspectives across national boundaries that will help them become more globally aware.”
Chengdu, China
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
First Global May program• Conversion from quarters to
semesters opened up May (4wk 1)• Ideal time frame for mid length
“participation based” international learning
• Pioneered by the College of Arts and Sciences and Prof. Chris Highley from Dept. of English
• First experience in 2013 sent 20 students to London for Global May Great Britain
• Expanded to offer 6 destinations in 2018
Chengdu, China
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Learning Outcomes - Academic• Students recognize and describe similarities, differences, and
interconnections between their host country and the U.S.
• Students articulate how their time abroad has enriched their academic experience
• Students recognize and describe similarities, differences, and interconnections between their host country and the U.S.
• Students articulate how their time abroad has enriched their academic experience by documenting and reflecting upon their experiences in host country through essays, journals, blogs, and group discussions.
• Students will gain a foundational knowledge of host country history, politics, society and culture.
Endpoint, India
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Global May - Characteristics• Led by Ohio State faculty and staff – cross
cultural and field of study experts• Offered exclusively during the month of May • Accessible broad spectrum curriculum and
content• Participants receive GE credit- GE Open
Option• Packaged programs – airfare ,
accommodation, meals etc. included• No language requirement- all taught in
English• Not major specific – open to all majors• Ideal “first time travel” opportunities for
students to explore• Preference for First Year Students- why?
Big BenLondon, England
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Global May : Program Structure• No on campus class• Series of program specific orientations• All in country “participation- based”
learning• Some class time but not book heavy• Exploration of culture, society, history
through lectures, field trips and site visits
• Assessment is multi media focused-final projects can be journals, blogs, presentations, videos
• Connection with local peers in varied settings
Sichuan Science and Technology MuseumChengdu, China
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Where Can Students Go?• Bolivia• China• Great Britain• Hungary• Spain• Uganda• France• Morocco• Brazil
Szentendre, Hungary
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Uganda Global MayProfessor Salome Fouts- AAAS
• Navigate contemporary issues such as food security, peace building, health and more
• Learn more about the concept of “human security”
Nile RiverUganda
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
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Bolivia Global MayProfessor Fernando Unzueta- SPPO
• Introduction to Andean cultures and literature
• Travel to Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, and La Paz
• Rural vs Urban identities and indigenous representation
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Britain Global MayProfessors Jen Schleuter- Theater
• Explore London, Oxford and Edinburgh
• Gain insight into Britain’s national identity; think critically about Britain’s cultural and political influence on the U.S.
Millennium BridgeLondon, England
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Diversity in Destination• Recognizing diversity in student
cohort• International faculty here at OSU• Diversity in majors and interests of
First Year Students• Movement away from the
Eurocentric model for Education Abroad
• Exposure to different cultures, ideas and practices
Kampala, Uganda
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Global May as a First Year Student- why?• Broad spectrum learning- not major
specific• Fulfill GE Credit that many Y1 students
need• Packaged experiences- confidence for
first time travelers• Not lengthy commitments unlike Sem/AY• Affordable – heavily subsidized by ASC• Not focused on GPA to determine
acceptance- good academic standing• No language pre- requisite so Y1 students
who have no foreign language skills can participate and succeed
Uganda
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Learning Outcomes –Personal development• Students function effectively within their host
country – using public transportation, organizing free time, communicating with non-English speakers- transferable skills
• Exploration students may be inspired to declare a major after their experience
• Growth in communication, self reliance and cross cultural competency
• Confidence in travel, their identity and their educational choices.
London BridgeLondon, England
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Financing Study Abroad• Financial aid is available to students
who participate in an approved study abroad program
• Scholarships are available specifically for study abroad programs through Ohio State’s colleges, International Affairs and external resources
London BridgeLondon, England
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Study Abroad Advising• Study abroad coordinators hold
walk-in advising hours on Wednesdays from 1 – 4 p.m. in Enarson Classroom Building
• Coordinators are available via email and phone 614-292-6101 or schedule an appointment to discuss specific programs they manage
• Email program questions to [email protected]
Endpoint, India
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Global May
Where do students learn more?
• Educationabroad.osu.edu• Program information and
application• Writing and submitting a
personal statement is required • May often be the first truly
independent application many students have completed
Taj MahalAgra, India
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An OverviewOffice of International Affairs
Office of International Affairs• 140 Enarson Classroom Building• 2009 Millikin Road• oia.osu.edu