Students in any discipline can spend a semester or year studying in England or Scotland. The semester programs in Kenya and Zimbabwe offer a variety of courses, including a special curriculum in African studies. For students who already have strong French, German, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian language skills, the year in Paris , semester in Berlin or Freiburg , semester or year in S o Paulo , semester or year in Madrid , or semester or year in St. Petersburg are ideal for increasing fluency while taking courses that count toward the USC degree. Students interested in Environmental Studies can participate in semester programs in Australia, British West Indies, Canada, Costa Rica, Kenya, or Mexico . Students interested in Theatre can participate in the London Theatre program.
Classic majors can spend a semester in Rome.
Other popular destinations are Prague, Czech Republic and Athens, Greece , where USC offers semester programs which require no foreign language background. For students with an interest in the Middle East, USC offers two programs in Israel, in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem . Finally, for those inclined toward Latin America, USC offers a semester or year program in Santiago, Chile and a spring semester program in Oaxaca, Mexico . The USC Office of Overseas Studies provides information and advice to interested students. Prior to students' departure, the Office of Overseas Studies conducts information meetings and orientation programs, where former students are present to answer questions about living abroad and adjusting to a new culture.