The study abroad program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel, provides visa guidance (none required for U.S. citizens), and offers insurance and additional resources for international and LGBTQIA+ travelers.

The "Microbiology in Belgium" program fees cover accommodations, select meals, transportation, and excursions, while personal expenses like airfare, entertainment, and medical emergencies are not included, with financial aid available for eligible students.

Students will stay in double-occupancy apartment-style hotels in central Brussels with included continental breakfast, a micro-kitchen, and onsite laundry, while the program features excursions, a city tour, and a transportation pass, with most meals and additional activities being self-arranged.

Jackie Barlow is an associate professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and has been at UC Davis since 2014. She did her PhD at Columbia University in the Department of Genetics and Development studying DNA repair in the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Belgium offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

Build a foundation in microbiology as you visit historic labs and explore the picturesque city of Leuven, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities.

The "Bio Sci 2A in Belgium" program fees cover accommodations, select meals, transportation, and excursions, while personal expenses like airfare, entertainment, and medical emergencies are not included, with financial aid available for eligible students.

Michelle Igo arrived at UC Davis in 1990 and has enjoyed working with undergraduates in both a classroom and a research setting. Currently, she is a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs for the College of Biological Sciences.

The study abroad program includes pre-departure and on-site orientations, requires students to arrange their own travel, provides visa guidance (none required for U.S. citizens), and offers insurance and additional resources for international and LGBTQIA+ travelers.

Students will stay in shared dormitory-style housing, prepare their own meals with some group meals provided, and participate in various excursions, with further details about activities and risks shared prior to departure.