__________________________________(Student's parents or legal guardian, if student is under 18) both referred to hereafter jointly and severally as "Student"), and the University of Southern California (hereafter "USC").

The Student, with the consent of the Student's parents or legal guardian, has chosen to

participate in the USC _______________________________(hereafter "Program"), during the Spring 1999
semester.

In consideration of USC accepting Student into the Program, Student, her/his heirs, executors, administrators, employers, agents, representatives, insurers and attorneys, hereby releases and discharges USC, its officers, trustees, faculty, employees, agents and representatives (hereafter "released parties") from any and all claims which may arise from any cause whatsoever, including any negligent act or omission by the released parties. The Student further releases and discharges the released parties from responsibility for any accident, illness or injury or any other consequences arising or resulting directly or indirectly from Student's participation in the Program.

The Student recognizes and agrees that the released parties assume no responsibility for any liability, damage or injury that may be caused by Student's negligence or willful acts committed related to or during participation in the Program, or for any liability, damage or injury caused by the intentional or negligent acts or omissions of any other participant in the Program, or caused by any other person.

Student hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the released parties from any loss or liability whatsoever including reasonable attorneys' fees, caused by any act or omission of Student resulting from direct or indirect participation in the Program.

Student understands and agrees that Student will obey all roles, regulations, and laws of the respective countries to be visited, and all travel regulations, any rules or precautions issued by USC, its representatives or by any associated institutions or organizations or the United States government. Student also understands that in the sole discretion of the Program representative, a violation of the above may result in an immediate expulsion from the Program.

Student understands and agrees to attend and participate in all excursions that are a part of the Program. Student understands that failure to do so will result in a reduction of grade including the possibility of course failure.

It is understood and agreed that should student elect to remain overseas at the location of the Program or elsewhere after participation in the Program, USC will cease to act as a sponsor for student. Should student drop out of the Program voluntarily or involuntarily, USC will cease to act as sponsor for student thereafter. In both of the foregoing events, this release shall remain in full force and effect.

Student understands and agrees that foreign travel may be dangerous and that this Release includes, but is not limited to, a release and discharge of released parties from any responsibility associated with any liability for injury or damage to Student regardless of the source or cause.

All students are considered adults and are expected to take responsibility for their actions while taking part in the Program. As adults, any activities that a student takes part in, whether as a part of a Program or separate from the Program, will be considered to have been done with their approval and understanding of any and all risks involved. Any students under 18 and/or considered dependents of their parents or guardians are responsible for giving all background or other relevant information about the Program to their parents or guardians.

It is understood and agreed that if any provision of this Release or the application thereof is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Release which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications and to this end the provisions of this Release are declared severable.

This Release shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of California.

The language of all parts of this Release shall in all cases be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any party.

This Release is the only, sole, entire and complete agreement of the parties relating in any way to the subject matter hereof. No statements, promises or representations have been made by any party to any other, or relied upon, and no consideration has been offered, promised other than as may be expressly provided herein. This Release supersedes any earlier written or oral understandings or agreements between the parties.

Student acknowledges that she/he has read this Release and that she/he understands its meaning and effect.

Date: _______________ Student: _________________________________________

Date: _______________ Parents or Legal Guardian:____________________________

Date: _______________ Witness: _________________________________________

Date: _______________ USC: ____________________________________________

NOTE: The University of Southern California reserves the right to cancel any program in the case of an emergency beyond its control or to cancel programs or substitute classes due to low enrollments or unavailability of faculty or facilities.

Please return to: Program Director