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Preparation and Travel

Congratulations on your decision to take your education global. Now it is time to get practical. The goal of the resources below is to help you build knowledge and skills that will serve you well over a lifetime of travel and global learning as well as while you are a UC Davis student.

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Travel Tips

Resources to help you before departure, at the airport, upon arrival, and returning home.
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Health and Safety

The best way to achieve a health and safe global learning experience is to inform yourself about basic health and safety issues before leaving the U.S., and to make informed and responsible decisions once abroad.
The image shows two men engaged in conversation on a farm. The man on the left is wearing a striped button-up shirt, a distinctive hat with a wide brim, and rubber boots. He is holding a syringe and a small container. The man on the right is dressed in a blue coverall, wearing a cap, sunglasses, and rubber gloves. He is pointing at something, holding a small notebook in his other hand. They are standing next to a series of white calf hutches, which have small fencing around their entrances.

Navigating New Cultures

Living in a new culture can be exciting and rewarding—but also confusing and emotionally challenging. These reactions are normal, and there are helpful strategies to support the transition.