Study Abroad
Study Abroad with the Hargis Leadership Institute
Leadership is everywhere; you can be everywhere, too.
The Hargis Leadership Institute offers a myriad of leadership development opportunities
for OSU students. Whether you are already involved in an HLI co-curricular or scholarship
program, or you've never heard of us until now, there is a study abroad opportunity
for you. We have elevated our leadership development by offering the chance to study
abroad internationally. Through prioritizing top-tier leadership development, we are
now raising the bar by providing culturally enriching travel opportunities to broaden
students' depth of leadership understanding and knowledge to better form them into
life-giving community leaders.
McKnight Scholarship (UNIV 3001)
Italy and Greece
One significant perk of the McKnight Scholarship program is that it offers scholarship
recipients the opportunity to study abroad. The program offers one fully funded opportunity
to travel with peers within the program. During the summer of 2023, the McKnight scholars
will focus on leadership as it was seen and used in ancient Rome and Greece, and how
these early concepts of leadership have affected the ways in which we lead today.
It will have a philosophical approach on leadership. Cities we will visit include
Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Delphi, and Athens, as well as visits to Santorini,
Mykonos, and Crete. Major sites include the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine
Chapel, and the Parthenon. This opportunity is exclusive to students enrolled in the McKnight Scholarship program.
President's Leadership Council (UNIV 3110)
Zimbabwe, Africa
Members of the President's Leadership Council (PLC) at OSU have the opportunity to
travel to Zimbabwe, Africa and learn from OSU Alumna, Dr. Tererai Trent. During their
time in Zimbabwe, students will engage in seminars with Dr. Trent and interact with
her work in rural villages, all while gaining insights into global and cultural perspectives
on ethical leadership. Additionally, students will visit the breathtaking Victoria
Falls waterfall, and tour the towns of Harare and Matau. This opportunity is exclusive to students enrolled in the President's Leadership Council.