Student Experiences

University of Cincinnati students from all backgrounds and majors study abroad in a wide variety of countries each year. Experience the impact of study abroad through their eyes and get inspired for your next adventure.

Recent Stories

UC students unearth history at Tharros archaeological dig 

September 27, 2024

Every summer, a group of undergraduate students from the UC Department of Classics make the journey from Cincinnati to Tharros, Italy.   However, these students won’t be sipping lemonade and lounging by the Mediterranean Sea all summer. They will be participating in experiential, hands-on learning, working as archaeologists on an important excavation.   

Study Abroad: CCM's summer in England, Italy Scotland and Poland

August 27, 2024

As students and faculty return to campus for the start of fall semester, conversation usually starts with a recap of summer stories and adventures. Many use the time for rest or work, some use the time to plan for the next school year. At CCM, a group of theatre arts students and faculty spent their summer exploring Europe. CCM Acting and Musical Theatre students traveled to London and Scotland on a three-week study abroad trip to participate in a performance-driven intensive at Rose Bruford College. Meanwhile, two CCM Acting professors traveled to Poland to lead a week of workshops at Stary Theatre. View photos and learn more about their summer adventures below.

A journey of innovation and impact

August 16, 2024

Jamie Dee's pivotal decision to change from biochemistry to industrial design led to the University of Cincinnati as a NEXT Innovation Scholar where she graduated in 2024 with a bachelors degree in industrial design and a minor in computer science — opening opportunities for developing life-changing technology in the world of virtual reality .

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Maya McGuire, CCM

CCM student Maya McGuire studied European languages to improve her vocal performance ability. But, she says actually putting those skills into practice abroad was life-changing.

Studying abroad gives us opportunities to see how far our art can reach people.

Maya McGuire

Ellie Kammerer, College of Arts & Sciences

As a Classics major, Ellie Kammerer had no reservations about visiting the ancient world in Greece. But through her study abroad experience, she found her path forward and a passion for travel.

It was really important to me to have the modern study abroad experience in a very ancient and rich cultural filled city.

Ellie Kammerer

Stanislav Przedlacki, CCM

CCM student Stanislav Przedlacki fully immersed himself within the French culture while on his study abroad journey. Challenging himself in the best way, he enjoyed the spontaneity of being in another country and the ease of being a student.

I learned a lot about not only where I was, not only about what I was learning, but about myself.

Stanislav Przedlacki

Aliyah Kane, College of Medicine

According to Public Health major Aliyah Kane, having a study abroad experience on your resume is helpful because it shows that you are a courageous and ambitious person. Due to her time well spent in Spain, she hopes to use her newfound knowledge in an internship abroad.

The way my study abroad in Madrid went is really what pushed me to have another experience abroad.

Aliyah Kane

Maura Horton, Lindner College of Business

Lindner College of Business student Maura Horton got the best of both worlds during her study abroad adventure. From experience-based learning to a captivating African safari, Maura is here to let you know that yes—it's worth it.

The experience that I got is real world and it has helped me personally get internships.

Maura Horton