OHIO’s Global Ambassador team is a dedicated group of international undergraduate students who work closely with the International Admissions staff . Like you, they were once prospective international students who wanted to learn more about the place they would soon call home. Now, they’re here to assist other prospective and admitted undergraduate students with questions about studying in another country, student life at OHIO, and living in Athens.
The Global Ambassadors are eager to discuss life at OHIO and share their own unique experience of making OHIO their forever home! Contact an ambassador using the form below or request our help in being matched with an ambassador by emailing admissions@ohio.edu.
Student Global Ambassadors
Parikshit Joshi, Class of 2025
I'm from: Vadodara, India
Areas of Study: Double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Physics-Astrophysics
Favorite OHIO Moment: The best experience which I had was the International Student Orientation as it helped me to know more about the culture of the university as well as interaction with other students from various parts of the world was amazing. Moreover, the one thing which I admired the most is the culture here in the Athens is very great, people are full of enthusiasm, full of positive energy which inspires me to focus more on my studies as well as my goals.
Ellie Dang, Class of 2026
I'm from: Hai Phong, Viet Nam
Areas of Study: Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy major with a minor in Psychology.
Favorite OHIO Moment: Being a part of the Bobcat community, the best experiences at OU for me were Homecoming and Street Fair. Homecoming showcased the strong spirit of the university, with impressive performances and a vibrant community. Street Fair provided cultural connections among students from around the world, offering new perspectives and unforgettable moments.
Javier Serrano, Class of 2027
I'm from: Quito, Ecuador
Area of Study: Chemical Engineering major and Chemistry minor
Favorite OHIO Moment: Being an international student can be scary, but there are just so many activities to do that you will feel included from the first week. I got along so well with 2 students from the chess club that we ended up playing the piano at Baker Center for hours. Other international students from a nearby event joined us to play their favorite songs and share music. Even the jazz teacher joined us!
Thien Pham, Class of 2026
I'm from: Danang, Vietnam
Areas of Study: Communication Studies major with a minor in Film
Favorite OHIO Moment: Being a part of Honors Tutorial College, I have the chance to study in one-on-one tutorials with renowned faculty, which has helped me to pursue my interests intensively. Different on-campus involvements also make me feel very welcome at OU.
Tithi Patel, Class of 2025
I'm from: Vadodara, India
Areas of Study: Nursing major and minor in Psychology
Favorite OHIO Moment: Being a part of the global ambassadors was a great experience for me as I got to help so many international students with the transition to college and OHIO, and it helped me improve myself to communicate with people with different backgrounds by getting involved in several social activities.
Elias Seidl, Class of 2026
I'm from: Erlangen, Germany
Major: Sport Management, Sport, Business & Law
Favorite OHIO Moment: I could have never imagined to additionally get exclusive insights into the American sports world. Through the double degree pathway, I was already able to talk to various top sport business executives from clubs of the major leagues. It is great to see how sport unifies and impacts our community.
Ayesha Akbar, Class of 2028
I'm from: Fatehpur, Layyah, Pakistan
Major: Computer Science
Favorite OHIO Moment: I remember when I first set foot on OU ground, I didn't know anyone beforehand. It was my first time in America, and it was an entirely new culture for me. But the student body was very welcoming, and I quickly made friends during orientation week. My advice is to take full advantage of events at orientation and other social events so that you can meet new people and make friends. I picked OHIO because it felt like the right amount of people - like it wouldn’t be too small or too big. The faculty here are really accessible. You can talk to them, ask questions, and see people pursue projects further. And the campus vibe feels good. It’s a lively place but not overwhelming. It’s just somewhere I feel comfortable and could grow academically and personally. Not just go to class and pass tests and just be another person but actually build my own path!
Ana Estefania Carpizo Mendiola, Class of 2028
I'm from: Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
Major: Music Production
Favorite OHIO Moment: It has been so exciting to grow my skills and knowledge in the music industry, learning so much from my partners and professors! Ohio University has great diversity in academic programs, and it has a very specific program in which I fit perfectly, and a very important factor is, that the university is very interested in giving the opportunity to international students to complete their professional studies.
Tyrone Oppon, Class of 2027
I'm from: Frankfurt, Germany
Major: Sport Management
Favorite OHIO Moment: My best experience at OHIO so far has been the football games! Seeing all the stereotypes being true, e.g., the marching band and cheerleaders, made me happy. Additionally, it is really nice being able to get to know more people and connect during the game. Especially when the Bobcats manage to win, which makes the experience perfect! I chose to attend Ohio University because I have never been in the United States before and think that the United States offers great career and academic opportunities. Additionally, OU has one of the best Sport Management majors in the world and great possibilities for networking as well as taking a different approach when confronted with problems.
Deborah James, Class of 2028
I'm from: Welwyn Garden City, England
Major: Biological Sciences Wildlife and Conservation
Favorite OHIO Moment: I really enjoy travelling for away games with the field hockey team and attending all the fun events that are provided. OHIO has allowed me the most amazing opportunities to be able to get a good education and play a high-level sport. It’s facilities are nothing like anything we have in England so who would not want to pounce on that!
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