Wolfe Study Abroad Recognition Luncheon

2012

Wolfe Study Abroad Recognition LuncheonMay 7, 2012

Cartoon Room!e Ohio Union

Welcome and Remarks

William I. BrusteinVice Provost for Global Strategies and International A"airs

!e Ohio State University

Wolfe Re!ections Video

E. Gordon GeePresident

!e Ohio State State University

John F. WolfeChairman, Chief Executive O#cer!e Dispatch Printing Company

Grace JohnsonDirector of Study Abroad

O#ce of International A"airs

Certi"cate Presentation to 2011-2012 Wolfe Scholarship Recipients

Group Photo of Recipients

OFFICE OF

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

!e Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarships Endowed Fund was established September 1, 1999 with a $1 million gi$ from the Robert F. Wolfe and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation. Over the last 10 years, scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each have been distributed annually to more than 250 undergraduate students from Ohio. !e Wolfe Scholarship, which is administered by the O#ce of International A"airs, is the cornerstone of Ohio State’s study abroad programs and helps to enhance the educational experience of Ohio State students.

In 2009, John F. Wolfe, chairman and CEO of !e Dispatch Printing Company, presented another $1 million gi$ to the university, which doubled the endowment that supports the Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarships. As a result, this year, 33 students will receive a $2,500 scholarship to study abroad. !e %nancial support of these scholarships has changed the lives of a growing number of students who have enjoyed the opportunity to participate in quarter or summer-long study abroad programs.

To receive the scholarship, students must: • Be a full-time student of sophomore, junior, or senior rank • Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 • Be an Ohio resident who has graduated from an Ohio high school • Be admitted to an Ohio State approved quarter/summer-long study

abroad program

Preference is given to students that lived and/or graduated high school in central Ohio and that have limited or no international travel experience prior to participating in the study abroad program to which they have been accepted.

Wolfe Study Abroad Scholarship Endowed Fund

John F. Wolfe

OFFICE OF

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Congratulations to the 2012 Wolfe Scholarship Recipients!

Margaret AldenMelissa Barrett

Nathan BlackwellJacob Bogart

Deanna BrackmanMelanie Brady

Sarah CoughlinNicholas Crowley

Eric D’AngeloCourtney DeruyAbigail Dilullo

Camilla DorinskyKathryn Dorrian

Nancy FenskieClayton FullerElaina Gregg

Julie GusemanAndrea HesseAlexa IrwinKade Louiso

Saina NemotoKersey Schott

Megan SchroederElise Scribano

Samantha StemmerAnne Umpleby

David VeintimillaStephanie VerhoffHannah VidmarAlexa WarneckeGrant Whitesel

Lauren WooddellMegan Zaworski

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Margaret Alden

“I hope that a!er my study abroad program in Australia I will have a more precise direction for my educational and professional goals. I believe that through the international interactions, hands-on opportunities, and new experiences, I will gain a true understanding of the animal industry that will help me pave the path to my future career.”

SeniorHometown: New Matamoras

Major: Animal ScienceMinor: Life Science

Melissa Barrett

“I have had very little experience actually speaking Spanish or participating in conversations. Studying in Peru will give me the opportunity to apply the Spanish skills that I have spent so much time developing and help me gain the con"dence and experience I need to more easily converse in the language and eventually become #uent.”

SophomoreHometown: AvonMajor: International Studies(Relations and Diplomacy)Major: Anthropological SciencesMinor: Professional Writing

FAES Animal Production — AustraliaWinter 2012

Field School: San José de Moro Archaeological Project — PeruSummer 2012

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Nathan Blackwell

“While enrolled at Waseda University, I will continue studying Japanese in addition to cultural and linguistic courses. $e most important part of the program, however, is the opportunity to speak with native speakers of Japanese on a regular basis, always learning about the language and culture even while not in class. $ese exchanges will be my main source for learning about the most di%cult parts of language, including idiomatic expressions.”

SeniorHometown: Ashville

Major: JapaneseMajor: Music

Jacob Bogart

“In Geneva I will be able to study international economics and human rights while interning at a non-governmental organization like Amnesty International. Most importantly, this study abroad semester will allow me to develop global literacy, that is, the ability to see my place in the world as a global citizen. $e ability to interact with people of di&erent cultures, backgrounds, languages, socioeconomic statuses, and ethnicities, is integral to both my academic and professional goals.”

SophomoreHometown: West ChesterMajor: Globalization StudiesMajor: FrenchMinor: Geography

Kent State University – Geneva Semester Program — SwitzerlandAutumn 2012

Waseda University International Exchange Program — JapanAutumn 2012 - Spring 2013

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Deanna Brackman

“$roughout my travels, I will gain cross-cultural work experience that will really help me learn to carry myself in a professional manner and allow me to climb the corporate ladder and achieve my professional goals. Transitioning from America to Ireland will give me more perspective and experience that will truly help me shi! from the academic world to the professional one, so that I can perform to my fullest.”

JuniorHometown: Columbus

Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Melanie Brady

“Studying abroad in Toledo, Spain will place me one step closer to conquering my personal, academic, and professional goal to become !uent in Spanish. A journey overseas to study and live in a foreign country will not only better my communication and comprehension skills in Spanish, but also submerge me into a culture unique from my own.”

SophomoreHometown: Lewis CenterMajor: SpanishMajor: Psychology

Arcadia University — IrelandSummer 2012

Fundación José Ortega y Gasset Spanish Program — SpainSummer 2012

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Sarah Coughlin

“My motivation for studying in Germany is to expand my knowledge of design in an environment that is known worldwide for its innovative nature. I am con"dent that this educational adventure will change my understanding of design and ultimately broaden my limited view of other cultures. I am willing and excited to learn many things from my time abroad that I know will stay with me a lifetime.”

JuniorHometown: Dublin

Major: Visual Communication Design

Nicholas Crowley

“$e Nantes International Business Program will allow me the opportunity for immersion into another culture much di&erent than my own. I will have no other choice but to assimilate to the native culture, as I will be surrounded by it at all times. I hope to one day work abroad and the ability to relocate overseas will be a very important aspect of my job search.”

SophomoreHometown: Cincinnati Major: FinanceMinor: Entrepreneurship

Summer International Business Program in Nantes — FranceSummer 2012

Fachhochschule Wurzburg-Schweinfurt International Exchange Program — GermanyAutumn 2012

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Eric D’Angelo

“I hope to spend the time learning about the people, the culture, and how it di&ers from that of the United States. $is experience will help not only with my Russian culture classes, but also with my international studies courses. $e ability to examine an international dispute from a di&erent viewpoint is essential to understanding the complexity of the topics that make up international studies.”

SophomoreHometown: Avon Lake

Major: International Studies(Security and Intelligence)

Major: Russian

“#e program provides me with the opportunity to be fully immersed in Spanish and will constantly force me to operate in it, for I will be taking three classes, completing an independent study, and living with a host family over the course of seven weeks. Studying abroad will compel my brain to function in ways it would not be asked to otherwise, allowing me to take an essential step towards !uency.”

JuniorHometown: PowellMajor: SpanishMajor: MarketingMinor: Psychology

American Councils Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies — Russia Summer 2012

Fundación José Ortega y Gasset Spanish Program — SpainSummer 2012

Courtney Deruy

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Abigail Dilullo

“I am con"dent that my experience abroad will enhance my passion and abilities in pursuing these goals. Moreover, going abroad will allow me to alleviate myself of #uency barriers, instill historical and cultural knowledge vital for my academics and future career paths, and provide invaluable opportunities for conducting independent research.”

JuniorHometown: Akron

Major: International RelationsMajor: Spanish

Minor: Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Camilla Dorinsky

“Although I can’t know everything that I will experience beforehand, I can say with con"dence that this study abroad program will be extremely bene"cial to my personal, academic, and professional development. At the very least, I anticipate coming back to the States with a fresh perspective on life and a renewed passion for visual communication.”

JuniorHometown: Worthington Major: Visual Communication Design

Fachhochschule Wurzburg-Schweinfurt International Exchange Program — GermanyAutumn 2012

Advanced Spanish Language Program in Rosario — ArgentinaWinter 2012

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“I plan to undergo training in live sound and recording engineering, with a focus on the Japanese music and entertainment industry, including working in Japan. Knowledge of both the language and the culture is critical; no matter how much I study from textbooks and recite dialogues in a classroom, I will not truly feel educated about the language and culture I am studying without spending time in the country itself.”

Kathryn Dorrian

“I understand a single year of studying will not result in my #uency in a foreign language, but immersing myself in a foreign country and being surrounded by the language constantly can only serve to improve my skills, and will also make me much more comfortable speaking and understanding the language.”

SophomoreHometown: Columbus

Major: Japanese

Nancy FenskieJuniorHometown: AustintownMajor: JapaneseMinor: Music

Hokkaido University — JapanAutumn 2012 - Spring 2013

CET Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Studies inOsaka — JapanSummer 2012

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Clayton Fuller

“I think the value of completing some of my degree abroad while being inspired by new people and learning to adapt to new places will be immeasurable. A!er all, "nance experts always seem to advise investors to ‘diversify’ for the best chances at success. I think that same wisdom should be applied to the educational experience.”

SeniorHometown: Columbus

Major: MarketingMinor: Entrepreneurship

Minor: Studio Art

Elaina Gregg

“I hope to combine my love for art and interest in science while pursuing a career in art conservation. I plan to specialize in Italian Renaissance and Spanish Baroque art and seeing works of art in person and in their original context in Italy will help me analyze works in the future. As art conservators o!en work internationally, studying abroad gives me the experience necessary in understanding cultures outside of the United States.”

SophomoreHometown: Shaker HeightsMajor: History of ArtMajor: SpanishMinor: Italian

Siena Italian Studies — ItalyAutumn 2012

Fisher International Student Exchange — ScotlandAutumn 2012

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“$e purpose of academic study is understanding, without which any abundance of knowledge is rendered useless. $is developing awareness should go beyond that of a particular career and extend to a greater perspicacity concerning one’s own identity. $is program gives me the opportunity to explore both my heritage and a new area of learning, allowing me to further unravel my identity as a Latina and a medical professional.”

Julie Guseman

“Learning another language and engaging with another culture will make me more valuable in any "eld, for our world is becoming increasingly globalized, and the opportunities for interactions with people around the world will only continue to increase. An ability to speak Italian and identify with the Italian culture will open up a world of potential clients and colleagues that otherwise would not have been accessible.”

JuniorHometown: Westerville

Major: Evolution and EcologyMajor: Italian

Andrea HesseSophomoreHometown: Columbus Major: NeuroscienceMinor: Spanish

Siena Italian Studies — ItalySummer 2012

Fundación José Ortega y Gasset Spanish Program — SpainSummer 2012

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“I aspire to become a teacher of either Spanish or English as a Second Language. Studying abroad in Argentina and advancing my Spanish will help me advance my Spanish skills so that I can become an excellent teacher in the future. I think the study abroad experience is one of the most unique that a university can o&er and that it should be able to be enjoyed by every student.”

SeniorHometown: Westerville

Major: SpanishMajor: International Studies

Minor: !eatre

Kade Louiso

“From the opportunity to learn the ways of a culture outside the United States, to simply travel to a new and distant land and to, hopefully, learn something new and useful about myself — this study abroad has the potential to teach me more about the world around me than any previous ‘world geography’ class could ever hope to.”

SophomoreHometown: West Union Major: Crop ScienceMajor: Agriculture Systems Management

Alpha Zeta Partners — BrazilWinter 2012

Advanced Spanish Language Program in Rosario — ArgentinaWinter 2012

Alexa Irwin

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“I have been told by many people and believe myself that as part of a well-rounded study in culture, history and language, direct exposure to life in that area is the best application of one’s accumulated knowledge. Everything I know about German language and culture and the country is from what I have learned in a classroom, and I am eager to experience living and studying in Bonn and immersing myself in the culture and language.”

*Kersey is currently studying abroad

Saina Nemoto

“ICU is known for its strength in languages and an international atmosphere, making it a great place to meet peers with common interests. I will not only be getting Japanese perspective on global politics, but will be improving my language skills. A goal of mine is to work at the United Nations as a delegate from Japan and this university is known for produceing more delegates to the United Nations than any other university in Japan.”

SophomoreHometown: Loveland

Major: International Studies(International Relations and Diplomacy)

Minor: ChineseMinor: BusinessMinor: Japanese

Kersey SchottJuniorHometown: Upper ArlingtonMajor: MathematicsMajor: German

International Exchange Program at International Christian University — JapanSummer 2012 - Spring 2013

!e Bonn Program — GermanySpring 2012

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“It would mean everything to me to learn in a direct and hands-on way about another culture and from social and political perspectives di$erent from my own. Gaining skills in the analysis of social statistics and applying them to the study of the political and social factors that a$ect mental health will give me a better understanding of people and solidify my professional goals a%er college.”

JuniorHometown: Lewis Center

Major: PsychologyMajor: Criminology

Elise Scribano

“#e language skills I will undoubtedly hone while studying abroad will improve my ability to work and communicate with native-Spanish speakers, opening a new world of possibilities for my future. While I have some trepidation about living in a non-English speaking country, I am completely excited about the endeavor because there is no substitute for total immersion in another language.”

JuniorHometown: New Albany Major: International Development StudiesMajor: SpanishMinor: Economics

ISA Summer Spanish Language and Chilean Culture — ChileSummer 2012

!e Ohio State Summer School in Social Sciences in Warsaw, Poland — PolandSummer 2012

Megan Schroeder

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“In order to be a well-rounded and successful individual, every life experience matters. For me, traveling abroad has always been a college experience for which I have strived. Personally, it means expanding my horizons, being exposed to cultural diversity, and growing as a person.”

Samantha Stemmer

“Immersion in another language and culture will help me to learn more about, and excel in, my chosen "eld of study. Studying abroad in Spain presents some fascinating opportunities to conduct original research, perfect a second language, and prepare myself for the rigorous standards in graduate school. I am very excited about the many opportunities to grow and learn as a student and a person while studying abroad.”

JuniorHometown: Centerville

Major: SpanishMajor: History

Minor: Geography

Anne UmplebyJuniorHometown: Columbus Major: HistoryMinor: EducationMinor: Geography

Fundación José Ortega y Gasset Spanish Program — SpainSummer 2012

OSU Italian Language Program in Lecce — ItalySummer 2012

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“$e opportunity of studying abroad is one which I have resolved to make a part of my collegiate experience. Working in diplomatic missions in the Middle East has long been my career goal, and concentrating on peace and con#ict studies as well as the Arabic language will be invaluable to enhancing my skills in the diplomatic "eld and preparing me for my future career.”

SophomoreHometown: Dayton

Major: Political ScienceMajor: International Relations

Minor: Arabic

Stephanie Verho"

“$e trip provides the once in a lifetime chance to link my individual leadership to a societal change while gaining a global perspective in the process. $is new consciousness of the diverse world beyond my small, homogenous hometown in Northwest Ohio will be utilized throughout both my academic and professional career as I interact — and hopefully form partnerships — with peers and professionals from around the world.”

SophomoreHometown: Kalida Major: Crop ScienceMinor: Evolution and Ecology

Alpha Zeta Partners — BrazilWinter 2012

FIE: London-Amman Peace and Con#ict + Arabic Language — United Kingdom and Jordan Summer 2012

David Veintimilla

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“I have never been outside of the United States before so I am looking forward to the challenge but I am also very nervous. It is scary to go to a foreign country on your own and learn a new language but the excitement far outweighs the nerves. I cannot wait to go abroad, and any time I get stressed I just have to tell myself that it will all be worth it when I get to Vienna.”

Hannah Vidmar

“As a student at Ohio State, I have been encouraged to follow my passions and pursue a career as a political analyst working for a government agency with a particular focus on Central and East Africa. $e opportunity to study human rights and capacity building in Arusha, Tanzania, the political hub of the East African Community, would only help deepen my knowledge of the rich history and culture of the region.”

JuniorHometown: Chesterland

Major: International StudiesMajor: African American and African Studies

Minor: Women’s, Gender andSexuality Studies

Alexa WarneckeSeniorHometown: Findlay Major: AccountingMajor: Operations Management

Human Rights and Capacity Building in East Africa — TanzaniaSummer 2012

Fisher International Student Exchange — AustriaAutumn 2012

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“Study abroad is not only an important supplement to my education in Arabic, and subsequently my pursuit of pro"ciency in Arabic, but it is a valuable experience in pursuing a career with the State Department or the Department of Defense, as well as an experience that I could draw upon should I reach that goal.”

JuniorHometown: Worthington

Major: ArabicMinor: Mathematics

Lauren Wooddell

“When I learned of study abroad opportunities, this experience in Australia de"nitely stood out to me. One main topic of the program: animal welfare is especially what my life’s focus is about. While there are many controversial issues dealing with animals in the United States, it is pertinent to understand global animal issues.”

SophomoreHometown: Middletown Major: Animal ScienceMinor: PsychologyMinor: Zoology

FAES Animal Production — AustraliaWinter 2012

ISAP – Qasid Arabic Institute — JordanAutumn 2012 - Spring 2013

Grant Whitesel

Megan Zaworski

“Academically, I believe that this study abroad program will allow me to use my education in a real-life manner. $is particular study abroad program will bene"t my professional goals immensely. I will get to experience working in a professional atmosphere in an area that is similar to the strengths I have gained from my education.”

SeniorHometown: Columbus Major: Health Sciences

Minor: Disability Studies

EUSA Dublin Internship Program — IrelandWinter 2012