39 programs turn out to Russell House event Friday 
How can over 50 countries and 1,000 programs meet under one roof? The Study Abroad Fair.
The gathering, in the Russell House Ballroom Friday, featured an assortment of programs from a number of countries and organizations across the globe that offer learning opportunities in many areas of study.
USC professors came too, to make their pitch for major-specific programs the university offers.
Susan Hochreiter, an advisor at the study abroad office who coordinated the event, said she’s excited about the results of the fair this year. She encouraged students to consider studying in a foreign country for a semester or a year.
“We recognize USC is very diverse, so we have diverse programs for students to choose from,” Hochreiter said. “We want students to be open to the idea of studying abroad, and we help find the program that suits them.”
There were 39 programs present, with tables offering information booklets and pamphlets. They were manned, alternately, by representatives of the program and by students who had studied abroad, all there to answer questions and assist students in finding a program that works for them.
The study abroad office also offers services such as passport assistance, health insurance and pre-departure orientation to help prepare for cultural differences.