Category: Activities: Partner University

From drinking bubble tea to even belting out, "Let it go!" during karaoke sessions with friends, Haoxuan Zhang shares with us his experiences meeting people and making new friends while study abroad at Rikkyo University. Reflecting on his own experience as an international student at OSU, he shares his message to all Buckeyes: The cultural differences looks scary, but it's not --- If you are a Buckeye who loves sharing and living life, then you should go on Student Exchange!

Diving into a new education system in France on the Student Exchange Program, Antaraa Anandan writes about how she has been able to adjust to the differences between her classes at Ecole de Management Strasbourg and OSU. The thing she enjoys the most is how diverse her peers are in the classes, coming from Argentina, Japan, around Europe, and many more from around the world.

Did you want to learn about Dutch buisness etiquette, and excuses they use when they are late to meetings? Polina Elagin provides us tips on how to navigate it. By gaining insight from a local manager, Polina learns about the differences in the work place between the US and the Netherlands.

As a self-proclaimed foodie, Haoxuan Zhang, gives advice to students who are looking to grab a tasty bite near Rikkyo University. Join him in his foodie journey while he studies abroad on the Student Exchange Program!

Haoxuan Zhang shares what his student life has been like since arriving in Tokyo, Japan for his Student Exchange Program. He dives into the cultural events offered at Rikkyo University, his dormatory life, and the differences between American and Japanese universities. He recommends Japan as a country to visit if you have never had the chance to experience Asian culture!

Xiaomin Huang shares her academic experience being inspired and enriched studying at WHU. She also shares how she has developed a close knit network of friends abroad in Vallendar, Germany on the Student Exchange Program.

Connor Koehnke gears up for his Student Exchange Program in Madrid, Spain. The pre-departure process has allowed him to be diligent and understand all the requirements that must be done before going overseas. With his classes scheduled and apartment found, he is excited to see what his time abroad has in store!

Closing up her semester abroad in Spain, Lindsay Lieber shares why student should go abroad, and some consideration points for those who are looking to go abroad!

Lindsay Lieber sits down with her marketing class instructor, Professor Gomez, while studying abroad at Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid, Spain. Drawing from his experience working with Mondelez, Safilo, and other partnerships, they discuss the difference in business culture between U.S. and Spain, as well as skills that are valuable in the business world today.