In addition to improving career prospects, study abroad often improves self-reliance and the ability to work with different kinds of people. Study abroad is academically challenging and fun and also requires flexibility and patience. Thinking about your expectations and goals for study abroad is often a helpful way to start the process. USC undergraduate students have the opportunity to study at universities all over the world and earn academic credit toward their degrees for the cost of USC-Columbia tuition. Some study abroad programs focus on special topics , including language study, business, history and honors courses.
Some programs are open to students in all majors .
Students who are interested in receiving graduate credit or taking language classes only should consider other ways to study abroad. In order to participate in a USC exchange program for a semester or year, students must meet with a study abroad advisor before applying. Advising appointments generally last 30 minutes to one hour and involve exploring your interests and academic focus in order to find the program that best fits your academic needs and your budget.