<p>So I was admitted as a freshman this year, and they just sent me an email saying, " I am pleased to tell you that due to your excellent academic merit, you are invited to join the incoming freshman class in an exploration of global study through the Marshall Learning about International Commerce (LINC)."</p>
<p>What's this about? Is this actually just a roundabout way of advertising the LINC program or do they actually select people to send this email to, or something?</p>
<p>According to Marshall literature…
“Admission is limited to 60 students per location and applications are due in the fall.”</p>
<p>Marshall LINC is unique in that it is the only program of its kind in the U.S. that focuses specifically on first year students. The program features a 2 unit course centered on International Business and a 10 day trip abroad to meet with executives and political leaders.</p>
<p>Past LINC students have visited Hong Kong, Taipei, Dublin, Beijing and Santiago.</p>
<p>I did LINC and went to Hong Kong this semester. Amazing experience. You should do it, and you get financial aid for it too if you apply</p>
<p>I think it goes out to all freshmen as a reminder that they should apply. But I definitely have to agree with mistershooby. I went to Dublin last year and it was an amazing. Plus after the trip ends, you don’t have class anymore 
And fin aid is pretty generous too. I don’t qualify for fin aid from USC, but I still got some from LINC.</p>