Connect with Current Global Ambassadors
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.”
Aanya Datta, Class of 2024
I'm from: Kolkata, India
Areas of Study: Psychology major with a minor in public health
Favorite OHIO Moment: “I am so grateful that I get to work hands-on with incoming students — both domestic and international — and help them transition into college. Our students and faculty are truly the greatest, and working with them on a regular basis is extremely rewarding.”
Omar Dissouki, Class of 2024
I'm from: Cairo, Egypt
Area of Study: Mechanical engineering major
Favorite OHIO Moment: "After joining OHIO, I started working as a global ambassador for Undergraduate Admissions, and then as a resident assistant and a tutor. Opportunities like these have allowed me to get practical work experience that is preparing me for life after graduation."
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: Sports 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 Program, 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."
Parwinder Singh, Class of 2025
I'm from: Punjab, India
Areas of Study: Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Computer Science