Join us for the intercultural event of the year: Buckeye World Language Day!

Buckeye World Language Day offers high school juniors who are starting to think of where they would like to go to college a first glance at language courses offered to Ohio State students. Students and their families will learn about the transferable skills acquired by learning a new language, as well as scholarships and resources available at OSU for education, service learning, and internships abroad. 

The event kicks off with a tour of OSU's Columbus campus, starting from and ending at Hagerty Hall. Janice Aski, director of the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures, will then give a presentation about what to expect in terms of courses, advising, and navigating the challenges of freshman year. Afterwards, students and their families will have the opportunity to participate in sample language lessons, selected at random. Finally, there will be a table fair representing all language programs available at Ohio State, so students will get a chance to learn more about specific languages they may be interested in. 

All registered participants receive a parking pass, free lunch, gifts, and a chance to win raffle prizes.

Step into a brand new culture, no passport required.

On Buckeye World Language Day, you will have the opportunity to be part of a surprise lesson in a world language selected at random. The goal is not to learn specifics about that language, but to experience how your brain responds and adapts when faced with something completely new. You'll get a glimpse into what college-level language learning is like at Ohio State, and discover the challenges, creativity, and excitement that come with learning to communicate in an entirely new way.