Sarah Kocher

Industrial Design, 2024

Studying abroad is a formative university experience. Students embrace new perspectives and see the world. But, traveling has its stresses, especially with currency exchange. The current process to obtain and return currency is cumbersome and costly. Ohio State’s Office of International Affairs’ (OIA) Global Education program does not provide any direct way to navigate these obstacles. Students face high fees and confusing logistics, leading to unnecessary overspending and an added layer of stress.

Enter the Huntington TravelReady™ Currency Package, available through a partnership between OIA and Huntington Bank. Students receive all their necessary spending gear well before they depart and have a convenient avenue to re-exchange upon return. Students order their TravelReady™ package online, where they’ll receive currency recommendations based on their Global Education trip. Also included is a prepaid currency card, reducing the need for physical cash, a coin purse filled with starter coins, and an RFID blocking sleeve for an added layer of safety. Pick up on campus at OIA, and conveniently re-exchange at the same location.

With TravelReady™, Ohio State students are better prepared to study abroad, without any of the stresses that come with coordinating a currency exchange. This streamlined process allows students to focus solely on their upcoming adventures, learning as much as possible and having a fulfilling experience while abroad.

Sarah Kocher is a senior Industrial Design major and Creative Writing minor graduating in Spring 2024. Her design interests are focused in experience design, interaction design, and storytelling. Some of her favorite pastimes are reading, running, and traveling the world!

See more of Sarah’s work at https://sarahkocher.myportfolio.com/work