International alumni success stories
International students thrive at the University of Oklahoma — thanks to hands-on learning, expert mentoring and real-world experiences that lead to exciting careers around the globe.
Lisa
| RussiaCinematographer and Visual Artist
“The connections I was able to get at the University of Oklahoma have gotten me so far in my life, in my career. Without OU, without this education, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
BA in Creative Media Production and French
Karen
| El Salvador“I managed to go to Korea for a semester. I also managed to go to a lot of conferences and a lot of places here in the US. I did an internship as well ... OU has an insane amount of opportunities.”
BA in Communication
Daniel
| China“I’ll tell you that I love OU. A lot of people ask me, ‘Do you regret doing anything during your time here at OU or just in life?’ And my answer will always be no. Because without any of my experiences, I would not be where I am.”
BA in Philosophy, Chinese and Justice Studies
Ismael
| Spain“I see international studies as both an opportunity and a responsibility. You give back to the OU community representing your country and your culture since you may be the only person from Spain your classmates meet.”
BA in International Studies, BBA in Supply Chain Management, MA in Global Studies