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The following announcement is from the Viterbi Global Programs team. Please contact them directly if you have any questions.
Hi Undergraduate Students 👋,
Fall Lead in Sydney, Australia with Viterbi GlobalXP – Fall 2026!
The Viterbi GlobalXP: Lead in Sydney Program offers students the opportunity to earn credit for WRIT 340 while gaining a global perspective on engineering and exploring the vibrant culture of Sydney, Australia.
Program Highlights
- Earn WRIT 340 credit toward your Viterbi degree
- Travel to Sydney, Australia for a two-week global experience before the Fall 2026 semester, August 2- August 16, 2026
- Complete the remainder of WRIT 340 on campus at USC during Fall 2026
- Examine the Grand Challenges of Engineering from a global perspective
- Participate in engineering-focused site visits and cultural excursions
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Experience Sydney’s iconic landmarks, beaches, and natural landscapes
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Need-based Scholarship available.
Course Information
- WRIT 340: Disciplinary Grand Challenges in Sydney and Los Angeles: Cities, Citizens and Engineering (4 units)
- Section 66822: Tue/Thu, 2:00–3:20 PM OR
- Section 66832: Tue/Thu, 3:30–4:50 PM
Application Deadline – April 3, 2026
Follow the link below to learn more about the Viterbi GlobalXP: Fall 2026 Lead in Sydney, Australia (WRIT 340), including eligibility and program details:
https://studenttravelabroad.usc.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10490
Published on March 26th, 2026Last updated on March 26th, 2026