Freshman Global Lab

Build Your International Experience with the Freshman Global Lab!

“Even in challenging economic times, making sure that study abroad is part of our college students' education is a vital investment. If we want a new generation of leaders and innovators who can be effective in an ever more globalized world, sending our students overseas is not a luxury. It's a necessity.” - Rick Steves

The Freshman Global Lab allows FisherDirect students (those directly admitted to Fisher) to go abroad during their first year at Ohio State. The Freshman Global Lab combines a section of the BUSMHR 2000 Introduction to International Business class with a travel to Italy and Ireland during May 2013. 

Only 5 slots still open! 

Walk In Hours every Monday & Friday from 11-1 (2nd floor of Mason Hall)

Download Freshman Global Lab Brochure here today!

Course Information

Participants in the Freshman Global lab will get credit for the core class: BUSMHR 2000 Introduction to International Business (1.5 credit hours) during the 2013 May term. Once accepted into the program, the International Programs Office will enroll students in the course (students will not be able to register themselves). 

Students participating in the Freshman Global Lab will be able to benefit from the tuition-free May term. 

Eligibility

The Freshman Global Lab course is available to students who meet the following qualifications:

• FisherDirect Freshman
• Preference goes to Global Business Learning Community, Honors, or Scholars students (15 slots will be reserved for Global Business Learning Community students until December 12th after which point these will be open to all)
• It is highly recommended that students take Micro/Macro Economics prior to the class (although this is not a requirement) (contact gerberding_1 with any questions)
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Be active participants in the FisherDirect program
• International Students: Are able to obtain a travel visa (if a visa is required)
• Cannot have credit for BA 555/BUSMHR 2000

Costs

• Approx. Costs: $2,400** + air (20 student minimum)
• Costs include double occupancy accommodations (including hostels), all breakfasts, all cultural tours, ground transportation, flight between Italy and Ireland, gratuities for guides and drivers, select meals, and international health insurance.
• Program fees excludes lodging in Columbus in May, round-trip airfare, visas (if needed), passports, incidentals (including internet, phone, exchange fees, etc.), meals not covered in the programs, and vaccinations.
• Scholarship: The International Programs Offices offers a $500 fellowship to students interested in becoming Marketing Liaisons on Short Term Study Abroad trips. If you are interested, please click here.
• **Program fee may vary slightly based on the USD/Euro exchange rate

Deadlines & Application

• Absolute final deadline to apply is February 1, 2013
• Admission is on a rolling basis (apply early to ensure your slot!! - only 5 slots remain)
• $500 deposit is due with application (refundable only if you are not accepted into the program)
• Space is limited (maximum of 30 students) -- apply here today!

More Information

Freshman Global Schedule (Tentative)

Visa/Passport Requirements

All students must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after travel (although you do not have to have the passport when you apply).  U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Ireland or Italy; however, most international students will need to get a visa for both Ireland and Italy.  For more information visa the Italian and Irish consulates. If an visa is required, the International Programs Office will assist students; however, this cost and responsibility falls ultimately on the student. 

Vaccine Information

There are no required vaccinations for travel to Ireland or Italy. View the recommended vaccinations.

 The Wilce Student Health Center offers reduced vaccine prices (50% off the listed fee up to $300 per year) for those under the Comprehensive Student Health Plan. To schedule an appointment, call 614-292-4321. Please note that it can take 2-3 weeks to get an appointment. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the structure/dates of the program?
The first week and a half of May will be spent in classes in Columbus (May 1-9). Then on May 10, students will travel to Italy and Ireland where the program will end in Shannon on May 21. Students will have some assignments to complete online by the end of May, but no further classes will be held in person. This will allow students to extend their time in Europe if they wish or return directly to their homes from Europe.

Can I stay in the dorms for the portion of the program in Columbus?
Yes. Students staying on campus in May can move into their dorms starting May 1 with a weekly rate of $210 plus a daily rate ($35) for anything above a week (you can also pay for the entire month if you’d like). All May housing will likely be held in Residence on Tenth, a new building.

How will admissions be determined?
In order to be considered, you must submit a personal statement and possibly participate in an interview. The personal statement should reflect how this program will be used to further your personal and professional goals and will be used by the program to ensure that students are not just wanting to participate because it is ‘fun.’ Since this is an academic program, with core class credit given, only those students serious about the learning objectives will be accepted into the program.  In addition to the personal statement, students will also receive preference if they are part of the Global Business Learning Community, Scholars Program or Honors Cohort. Every two weeks, all students who have applied will be reviewed and either granted early acceptance into the program, denied acceptance, or will be put on hold and reconsidered once the deadline (Feb. 1) is past. Since this is on a rolling admissions basis, what will distinguish many students is date applied.

What prerequisites exist for the class?
Typically, micro and macro econ are prerequisites for BUSMHR 2000. Although we highly recommend that you take those prior to May, it is not a requirement (for this year only).

How many students will participate in this program?
30 students max will participate (20 minimum).

Contact Miranda Gerberding (gerberding_1@fisher.osu.edu) with any questions.