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International Activities

Interested in study abraod?

The US Department of State has a variety of opportunities for high school students to experience an international study abroad program.  Deadlines to apply range from Nov. 1-Dec. 6, for programs in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. Find the details here.

Explore the world through 4-H projects!

  • 4-H Around the Globe (Project #92) Are you curious about other countries? This intermediate-level project takes a look at 4-H through an international lens, with close-ups of Ghana, Kosovo, Nicaragua, and South Korea. Each country's 4-H program is different, but the dedication to 4-H makes us all the same. Contact your county OSU Extension office to purchase a copy of this project book, or order online from our eStore.

  • Global Gourmet (Project #469) This advanced-level project helps you create delicious meals from Mexico, Africa, Japan, India, Italy, Greece, and Germany as you explore food history, customs, and nutrition to better understand our world. Contact your county OSU Extension office to purchase a copy of this project book, or order online from our eStore.
  • Ohio Youth Institute Dr. Norman Borlaug created this youth program of the World Food Prize, in which high school students research and write a paper outlining solutions to help address global food issues. Participants from around the state come to OSU in the spring to meet with faculty experts from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. They share ideas, listen to speakers, and participate in hands-on activities. Top students from the Ohio event are selected to attend the national-level Global Youth Institute (GYI) in the fall, which is held in Des Moines, Iowa. GYI participants are eligible to apply for international internships. The 2023 registration deadline is March 20 and the Ohio Youth Institute is set for April 17. Join in and become a hunger fighter and Ohio Borlaug Scholar!