Digital stories: the international student experience
Ohio State from around the world talk about their journeys so far, including how they made the transition to the university, overcame obstacles along the way, found friends, and created a home for themselves at Ohio State.
Thanks to Ohio State’s Digital Union for help with this project.
Anniken Ellingsen Hometown: Oslo, Norway Major: Dual degree in Business Marketing and Hospitality Management Career plan: Work in the sales and marketing department for a major hotel. Fun fact: I often forget what the word is in English when I speak. When this happens I just make up a word or say the Norwegian word with an English accent. It has worked great so far! Ask Anniken about her story.
Ning Ge Hometown: Guangzhou, China Major: Marketing and Logistics; Minor: Italian Career plan: I don't really have a career plan. I'm a spontaneous person, but I will seize every chance and always strive for better. Interesting fact: I really like dogs. I can't help myself to pet every dog that walks by me. But I've never had a dog before because my parents wouldn't allow me to kept one at home. I will definitely get a dog when I move out to live by myself. Ask Ning about her story.
Yvonne Jonas Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe
Majors: Accounting/International Business Minor: Computer Information Science Career plan: I eventually intend to work for the Zimbabwean government in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate foreign direct investment in Zimbabwe. Interesting fact: I can write with both my right hand and my left hand. Ask Yvonne about her story.
Ximin Li Hometown: Wuhan, China Major: Logistics Minor: Japanese Career plan: I'm still thinking about this. Interesting fact: I have a friend at Ohio State who was in the same elementary school, middle school, and high school with me. Ask Ximin about her story.
Hongyang Pi Hometown: Henan, China Major: Chemical Engineering Career plan: Be awesome. Interesting fact: I'm a movie fanatic. I love writing reviews about films as much as I love watching them. Ask Hongyang about her story.
Xin Qu Hometown: Jinan, China Major: Accounting and Math Words I believe: Stay hungry, stay foolish. Career path: I’m actually thinking about it. Hobbies: Travelling, photography, piano, and soccer. Ask Xin about her story.
Archana Shenoy Hometown: Singapore Major: Microbiology; Minor: Psychology Career plan: I plan to get my master's degree and work in food-science-related product development. Interesting fact: I have an extra rib on one side of my rib cage. Ask Archana about her story.
Aditi Singh Hometown: Chandigarh, India Major: Marketing and International Business Career plan: Get an MBA after working for a few years in the business world. Interesting fact: I can speak three Indian languages fluently (Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali). Ask Aditi about her story.
Maoqi Sun Hometown: Chengdu, China Major:Environmental Policy and Management; Minor: City and Regional Planning Career plan: To be a city planner using the sustainable resources to make our cities “green.” Interesting fact: I love roller coasters and I am going to skydiving before I graduate. Ask Maoqi about his story.
Yuhao Sun Hometown: Changsha, Hunan, China Major: Chemical Engineering (Honor with Distinction) Minors: Environmental Engineering, Business Career plan: Explore on green energy resources that are both sustainable and environment-friendly. Interesting fact: I'm a typical Taurus. :) Ask Yuhao about his story.
Rie Usui Hometown: Hiroshima, Japan Majors: Anthropology, Evolution and Ecology Career plan: I plan to work as a primatologist or become a vet. Interesting fact: I like to guess people's blood types based on their personalities. Ask Rie about her story.
Bryan Wong Hometown: Singapore Majors: Logistics and Operations Management Career plan: I see myself being a part and contributing to the fashion retail industry in the Asia Pacific region for the foreseeable future. Interesting fact: I speak two types of English: English and Singlish. Ask Bryan about his story.
