USC Educating Global Leaders

In an increasingly global economy, success depends more than ever on understanding the cultural, linguistic and other differences among countries — as well as appreciating the commonalities that unite us. USC builds future global leaders and encourages the cultivation of this awareness by providing students of every discipline the opportunity to participate in a wide range of overseas programs. Search all international programs »

USC Educating Global Leaders - Global Fellows Internship Program

“I’ve never come in contact with a wider variety of people in my life. I now have a greater appreciation for the many different ways people go through life and a better understanding of what I’m doing with my own. This fellowship taught me not only about what it means to live and work in East Asia but what it means to be a citizen of the world.” -Matthew Prusak, Hong Kong ’12 

photographer standing on the top of Cliff above Hong kong cityscape
667px
1000px
USC Global

“I’ve never come in contact with a wider variety of people in my life. I now have a greater appreciation for the many different ways people go through life and a better understanding of what I’m doing with my own. This fellowship taught me not only about what it means to live and work in East Asia but what it means to be a citizen of the world.” -Matthew Prusak, Hong Kong ’12 

https://global.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/usc-educating-global-leaders-home.jpg

USC Career Center

USC undergraduates live and intern in Asia for eight weeks during the summer, developing personal and professional relationships while enhancing crosscultural understanding.

International Exchange Program - USC Marshall School of Business

“Studying abroad is one of the main highlights of my time at USC. Throughout the semester, I was constantly faced with new environments and learning opportunities that I wouldn’t have received anywhere else. I had the opportunity to make friends who came from all over the world and travel to places that I will always remember.” -Linda Tian, University of Manchester, England, Spring ’17

392px
1000px
USC Global

“Studying abroad is one of the main highlights of my time at USC. Throughout the semester, I was constantly faced with new environments and learning opportunities that I wouldn’t have received anywhere else. I had the opportunity to make friends who came from all over the world and travel to places that I will always remember.” -Linda Tian, University of Manchester, England, Spring ’17

https://global.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/international-exchange-program-usc-marshall.jpg

USC Marshall School of Business

In partnership with 3 dozen universities around the world, the IEP program enables undergraduate students to widen their exposure to other cultures while deepening their understanding of international business theories, practices and concerns of the international community.

USC Alternative Breaks

“We didn’t solve the systematic problems the elderly at Villa El Salvador encounter – although we wish we could have. But we did contribute. I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude – they welcomed us with open arms and allowed us the privilege of serving them. It was an unforgettable experience and one I will cherish for years.” -Carolina Canseco, USC Alternative Spring Break: Peru, Spring ’16 

357px
1000px
USC Global

“We didn’t solve the systematic problems the elderly at Villa El Salvador encounter – although we wish we could have. But we did contribute. I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude – they welcomed us with open arms and allowed us the privilege of serving them. It was an unforgettable experience and one I will cherish for years.” -Carolina Canseco, USC Alternative Spring Break: Peru, Spring ’16 

https://global.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/usc-alternative-breaks.jpg

USC Campus Activities

A unique opportunity for USC students to engage in service-learning and volunteerism in communities around the world, Alternative Breaks help participants make tangible connections between what they learn in the classroom and what they will encounter once they have jobs and experiences outside the university setting.

USC Educating Global Leaders - Recruiting Global Talent

“As one of the world’s great research universities, we believe our highest responsibility is to serve the global public good. A primary way we do this is by advancing our research mission with the full participation of outstanding postdoctoral scholars.” -USC Provost Michael Quick

686px
2048px
USC Global

“As one of the world’s great research universities, we believe our highest responsibility is to serve the global public good. A primary way we do this is by advancing our research mission with the full participation of outstanding postdoctoral scholars.” -USC Provost Michael Quick

https://global.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/usc-educating-global-leaders-recruiting-global-talent.jpg

In partnerships with foreign governmental organizations, USC offers two-year residencies in fields related to engineering and the sciences, promoting international collaboration and scientific and technological innovation. These programs include the USC-CONACYT Postdoctoral Scholars Program in partnership with Mexico’s National Council of Science and Technology for scholars from Mexico, and the USC-Taiwan Postdoctoral Scholars Program in partnership with the Taiwan Ministry of Education for scholars from Taiwan.