More importantly, my semester abroad heavily influenced my personal and professional post-grad ambitions. I approached study abroad as an opportunity to have fun, learn new things, and take on a challenge – without foresight of how much the experience would change my future plans. Now, I’m planning to pursue graduate school abroad, and have talked with my consulting firm about international transfers during my second or third year. Studying abroad changes your weekend-trip-travel-bug into a long-term interest in understanding other cultures by fully immersing yourself for months, if not years. Studying abroad is a must-do during your time at USC!