Study Abroad

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

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Lindner graduate students shine in international simulation competition

November 10, 2025

Five master’s of information systems (MS IS) students took home fifth place out of 23 universities at the International ERPsim Competition hosted by HEC Montreal during the recent spring semester. The competition tests students’ knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and their ability to adapt to challenging business problems.

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Sugar overload killing hearts

November 10, 2025

Two in five people will be told they have diabetes during their lifetime. And people who have diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease. One of the deadliest dangers? Diabetic cardiomyopathy. But groundbreaking University of Cincinnati research hopes to stop and even reverse the damage before it’s too late.

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Is going nuclear the solution to Ohio’s energy costs?

November 10, 2025

The Ohio Capital Journal recently reported that as energy prices continue to climb, economists are weighing the benefits of going nuclear to curb costs. The publication dove into a Scioto Analysis survey of 18 economists to weigh the pros and cons of nuclear energy. One economist featured was Iryna Topolyan, PhD, professor of economics at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business.

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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