Join us to learn about the Global Impact Fellows program, a one-year commitment to leading or assisting a student-led project that addresses a global+local issue. At this session, students will learn how the program fosters skills in project management, leadership and major-specific technical skills.
Kiara Zecha, a fourth-year Japanese major and education minor, has always had the goal of being bilingual. Through her hard work and commitment to her journey, Kiara has amassed multiple experiences and outlets to improve her Japanese language comprehension. She hopes to use these skills in her future career goal of teaching language abroad.
The Global Ambassador Mentorship Program (GAMP) is one of many working to promote inclusivity and security for international students at UC Davis. Third-year students Tina Zhang and Suzuran Schnyder sat down to share their co-coordinator experiences and provide further insight into the program’s impact and mission.
“We want to give UC Davis overall a chance to get more involved with Italy,” said Eivind Lange III ’77. “Increasing the international exposure of students helps them to not only get their degree, but to experience another part of the world.”
Anca Barcu, Ph.D. student, Horticulture and Agronomy graduate group Jannet Torres Espinoza, Ph.D. student, Spanish and Portuguese Elmira Louie, Ph.D. student, Comparative Literature Sudikshya Bhandari, Ph.D student, Geography graduate group Rawlings Lyle, M.D. student, School of Medicine
Your global perspectives are valuable in today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving world. Come learn to articulate and market those skills in your career search while advancing your personal and professional goals.
Rawlings Lyle is a fourth-year medical student working towards a Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research at the UC Davis School of Medicine. With an emphasis in dermatology and wound healing, Lyle has an extensive background in the medical field and wants to use his knowledge to promote global health worldwide.
The U.S. Passport Grant Program covers the cost of one First-Time Adult U.S. Passport Book with standard processing and delivery. All related costs are covered by the program, totaling $180 per student (UC Davis Passport Services has waived the cost of passport photos). The program especially encourages applications from students who identify as part of a historically marginalized or underrepresented community in study abroad participation.
