Sherifat Alabi, PhD in Agricultural Communication, Education & Leadership
“I have gained knowledge about different cultures and developed a more nuanced perspective of my own background. I also established new friendships that will last beyond Ohio State. Overall, this program instills in me a sense of sociocultural engagement while pursuing a doctoral degree.”
Om Prakash Bedant, PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering
“I joined GECP on a whim. It provided me with an incentive to attend cross-cultural events. The events which stood out the most were Taste of OSU and a few Global Engagement Night events. I especially liked the events where we had hands-on activities like origami and macaroni art.”
Siqi Chen, Bachelor’s in Finance
“I think I made big progress in ‘being exposed to cultural perspectives different from their own, promoting students’ curiosity about and empathy toward others.’ I know more about other country’s things and made new friends from all over the world.”
Emma Conkle, Bachelor’s in English
“I would recommend this program by listing all the fun events you get to go to and by describing how easy it is to make intercultural connections throughout the year. I definitely got more exposure with other cultural perspectives and was able to gain more knowledge and friends through the program.”
Emily Gu, Bachelor’s in Accounting and Economics
“I highly recommend the GECP program. It is an ideal platform for individuals seeking to engage and connect with people from different cultural backgrounds, develop communication skills and gain self-confidence. I am confident that you will find the program enriching and rewarding.”
Kylin Jin, Bachelor’s in Financial Mathematics
“I would definitely recommend that other students participate in this activity because this interaction provides many excellent opportunities for international students to integrate into international life, integrate into university campuses, learn about various cultures in the world and meet people with different backgrounds. “
Jiayue Lu, Bachelor’s in Marketing and Fashion and Retail
“After completing this program, I can better understand the cultural backgrounds of different people in the world and have a better dialogue with people from all over the world. If you want to make more friends, experience different cultures and integrate into the culture more quickly, I really recommend you try this.”
Ionell Jay Terogo, PhD Educational Studies in Higher Education and Student Affairs
“I recommend the GECP to all students regardless of programs and nationalities. We have to carry the hat of a global citizen, gain more knowledge about interesting cultures and attain an understanding that we need a world that seeks diversity, inclusion and social justice. And all these start with our own exploration.”
Michelle Wang, Bachelor’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies, History
“From the moment I stepped into the first workshop of the fall semester to the end of my freshman year, GECP introduced me to a diverse network of peers through group discussion and presentations on an array of social and cultural themes within OIA and beyond. To all interested students, I suggest taking full advantage of the personal growth opportunities GECP brings to you!”
Jacqui Wang, Bachelor’s in Computer and Information Science
“I’ve learned many things such as dating culture, sports culture, self-care culture and so on by attending events, which are important to know among different cultures and helped me to understand different people’s thoughts better. This program is a good chance to know different cultures better and meet with new people.”
Qiyao Wu, Bachelor’s in Business Economics
“I highly recommend this program. It is a really good chance to help you get involved in a totally new place, learn about different cultures and make more friends. This program helped me develop the skills and confidence needed to communicate with others from different cultural backgrounds.”
Carol Zhou, Bachelor’s in Psychology, Philosophy, Politics & Economics
“I made one of my best friends at Ohio State through this program. As an international student, this program makes me feel more involved. It’s a treasurable way to make friends with people from every corner of the world and explore new cultures at the same time.”
Helena Meng, Bachelor’s in Logistics Management and Statistics
“My favorite event is Global Engagement Night where students meet every Tuesday to interact on topics such as mental health and dating cultures. I enjoy learning about different cultures and sharing my culture to others. For those who seek to broaden their social circle and to make friends with individuals hailing from different parts of the the world, please consider joining this program!”
Riya Patel, Bachelor’s in Biology, Spanish
“I fostered meaningful interactions and sustainable relationships in the workshops with other students in GECP. It was interesting to see how our culture is present in ordinary aspects of our lives, such as our names, small talk, gestures and more. Through my involvement in the program, I have gained an appreciation for how diverse the student body is here at Ohio State and how our backgrounds shape our experiences here.”
Miki Toyota, Undergraduate exchange student in communication
“I would highly encourage any students with a passion for learning across different disciplines to join the GECP. Throughout the program, I could meet other like-minded individuals from different backgrounds and foster meaningful interactions and sustainable relationships.”
Yuchi Wang, Bachelor’s in Accounting
“The most valuable and memorable event I completed while earning my certificate was the international fast-food culture event. This program allowed me to explore various global fast-food cuisines and understand the cultural significance behind each dish. It was a unique opportunity to connect with fellow students and share our insights and experiences from our diverse backgrounds.”
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