Have you ever thought about studying abroad during your college career? For those who are curious about traveling outside their comfort zone—and some physical distance too—Ohio University is hosting its annual Global Opportunities Fair on September 23rd, 2025 from 10am-4pm.
The Global Opportunities Fair provides students an extensive list of resources and information on studying abroad. A large number of programs at Ohio University offer study abroad opportunities where students study in other countries and immerse themselves in the people and culture.
The Benefits of Study Abroad Programs
Study abroad is offered to students at a pivotal moment in their lives. While away at college, most students expand their worldviews and learn independence and self-reliance for the first time in their lives. Programs that enable students to study in other countries only enhance that experience.
The process of navigating a brand new country builds an immense amount of independence and helps students gain the ability to adapt to new situations. In fact, for that reason alone, it’s something that can absolutely go on a student’s resume when all is said and done.
Of course, that’s not to ignore the academic enrichment that comes along with it. Students who study abroad gain diverse educational experiences. Students view their studies through a unique lens compared to their counterparts back home, and they might even get to experience specialized learning opportunities that they wouldn’t normally have access to.
If study abroad programs sound like a good fit for you, the Global Opportunities Fair is worth checking out. Students who attend will gain all the necessary information on how they can take advantage of this unique time in their lives to broaden their cultural and educational horizons. If you do study abroad, just make sure you find someone to sublet your student rental down the road from campus.
The Global Opportunities Fair takes place on September 23rd from 10am-4pm in the Baker ballroom.