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Ohio State Intern Thrives in Tokyo's Cultural Landscape

7/12/2025

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Owen Blevins, an operations management major at Ohio State, interned at Nextbeat Co., Ltd. in Tokyo through the Fisher Global Internships: Japan program.
This opportunity enriched his resume and presented real-world challenges in a different culture.
Blevins built connections with international peers, enhancing his understanding of diversity.
He was awarded the Freeman Foundation Internship Scholarship, which expanded his knowledge of East Asian culture.
The internship fostered appreciation for new experiences while reinforcing his American identity.

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Story summary

Owen Blevins, an operations management major at Ohio State, interned at Nextbeat Co., Ltd. in Tokyo through the Fisher Global Internships: Japan program.
This opportunity enriched his resume and presented real-world challenges in a different culture.
Blevins built connections with international peers, enhancing his understanding of diversity.
He was awarded the Freeman Foundation Internship Scholarship, which expanded his knowledge of East Asian culture.
The internship fostered appreciation for new experiences while reinforcing his American identity.