Each summer the University of South Carolina offers study abroad programs in France, Germany, Spain, and Costa Rica. You can earn up to six hours of credit as you take courses in language, culture, and civilization. The program includes a homestay.

Semester or Year-Long Programs

• The University of South Carolina currently sponsors semester- and/or yearlong study abroad programs in France and Germany. Housing and course options vary. Individual programs can put you in touch with past and current participants.
• There are many non-USC programs available as well, all of which offer credit transferable to USC. Information on these programs is available from the Study Abroad office located in 321 Legare College.

Study Abroad Programs for French

• Mulhouse (year or semester program)
• Tours (summer program)
• Information on Teaching English in France 
• Study Abroad in the French Speaking World: Senegal

 Study Abroad Programs for German

• Bamberg (Spring semester and year program)
• Wittenberg (summer program)
• Checkpoint Charlie (summer program)

Study Abroad Programs for Spanish

SPANISH PROGRAM SUMMER STUDY ABROAD TRAVEL STIPEND APPLICATION Available soon)

• Bilbao, Spain (2012 summer session I) 
• Costa Rica (2012 summer session II)

Resources for all students studying abroad Know before you go! Read these tips about adapting to life in other cultures and avoiding “culture shock.”