International Students in Ohio

International students in Ohio can look forward to a plethora of outdoor activities. With 134 state nature preserves, not even the ice and snow of winter can keep locals indoors; the cold months only provide more activities like ice skating, snowmobiling, winter camping, sledding and ice fishing. Ohio maintains its outdoor appeal since it offers a vast array of scenery with its prairies, wetlands, Lake Erie and the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. International students in Ohio who want to enjoy the land but are not sure how, are able to take advantage of the state’s outdoor programs. Year-round Ohio offers assist in learning the outdoors through fishing workshops, hunting shows and archery tournaments.

International students coming to Ohio also have the opportunity to get a rare glimpse into the Amish community lifestyle. Located in the central-eastern portion of the state is an Amish community of approximately 40,000 Amish individuals. Here you are able to experience the Amish way of life through “home-style” dining, country inns and handmade items. This community offers those from abroad a look into what American life was like before telephones, electricity or vehicles were abound.

Students who would like to study in Ohio but are more interested in city life are able to explore their options in Columbus or Cleveland. The cities of Ohio also provide plenty of entertainment with its numerous museums including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the International Women’s Air and Space Museum and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Just as any other city in the US, there is also an array of restaurants, parks and other sightseeing choices.

International students in Ohio who need to ensure they have adequate health insurance coverage might be eligible for the Student Secure plan. This plan meets and exceeds many school and government requirements. For information on this plan and its benefits you can contact one of our licensed agents today.

Posted by Bryanna Davis

Bryanna joined International Student Insurance in 2011 after returning to the United States from teaching English in China. Her interest in international education, sparked initially by her own study abroad experience in Wales, led her to the company. Bryanna is originally from Missouri and is a graduate from the University of Central Missouri.

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