Buckeyes Abroad Programs

Ohio State offers faculty-led study abroad programs annually in the South Pacific, all of which explore the interdisciplinary and complex relationship between humans and the environment. These programs are open to all majors, do not have prerequisites, and can fulfill a number of degree and general education requirements. Expect experiential learning, exposure to new environments and communities, and insightful local guides and instructors. We welcome you to study with us Down Under!

South Island, New Zealand

July 6 – 29, 2022

Credits – 3 credits

Apply – by January 17, 2022

Contact – Cheryl Walter, walter.266@osu.edu

This 3.5-week experiential program will examine resource conservation and the natural, and related social, history of New Zealand’s South Island. New Zealand’s isolation, after its separation from the ancient Gondwanaland millions of years ago, has left this island nation with a unique natural heritage. The plants and animals that have evolved here are unknown elsewhere in the world. In this course you’ll use New Zealand as a case study to examine different cultural perspectives on the three pillars of sustainability: environment, social equity, and economics.

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North Queensland, Australia

July 6 – 29, 2022

Credits – 3 credits

Apply – by January 17, 2022

Contact – Cheryl Walter, walter.266@osu.edu

This 3.5-week experiential program uses the theme of sustainable development to explore the relationship between people and their natural environment. North Queensland boasts some of the most diverse and remarkable natural resources in the southern hemisphere. Known as the Sunshine State, Queensland is home to lush rainforests, Outback scrub and desert, and the spectacular marine diversity of the Great Barrier Reef.

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A love for hiking, the outdoors, and adventure was what originally drew me to this program…. But the program ended up being so much more than that. As an Accounting major going into a program based around sustainability I was excited to see the applications I could bring home from the trip into my professional life. The issue of creating more sustainable business practices is becoming increasingly more relevant…. The combination of cultural immersion, adventure, and sustainability made this an overall unforgettable experience.”

Emma Noethen, New Zealand Participant

Celebrating the holidays in Antarctica was an amazing experience; not only did we have snow 24/7, but we got to celebrate with seals, whales, and penguins! We were surrounded by beautiful and dramatic landscapes during our Christmas Eve dinner, and kayaking during the holidays was a priceless gift.”

Olivia Carros, Antarctica Participant

The program and the people I met exceeded my expectation. I learned an incredible amount about environmental sustainability as well as Australian culture and history. I am so thankful for the opportunity to study abroad and would love to do it again.”

Katie Armstrong, Australia Participant

My study abroad experience allowed me to delve deeper into my studies through hands-on learning in different ecosystems. Traveling to Australia through AUIP not only allowed me to explore unique places, but also allowed me to develop an understanding and appreciation for the environment.”

Erin Baer, Australia participant