Global Aggies Blog

The Global Aggies Blog is your place to share your global learning experiences with fellow Aggies considering a program during their time at UC Davis. Fill out the Global Aggies Blog profile below to be considered for a web and/or social media feature (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube).

All questions are optional except for those marked with an *.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Major/Minor/Field of Study/Occupation

Class Standing

Graduation Year

Virtual or In-Person

Program Title, Location, Duration

What motivated or led you to participate in your study abroad, global internship, on-campus global leadership or other global learning program?

(~100 words)

What was your experience like in this program? What did you learn from your experience: interacting with other people and cultures; academics; addressing global challenges; and/or developing global skills and leadership?

(~100 words)

What was the most challenging part of your program and the most rewarding?

Think about: academics/class, a learning moment, realization, adaptation of something, etc. (~100 words)

What’s one of your most memorable experiences from your program?

(~100 words)

What was a typical day like on your program?

Think about: academics/class, field trips, meals, free time, etc. (~100 words)

What advice do you have for someone considering your program or a global experience, in general? What would you like to share with students who might have similar identities or experiences as you?

(see list below but feel free to speak about your experience specifically) (~100 words)

What was your biggest concern in regards to participating in the program? Were you able to overcome that concern, and if so, how? What advice would you give someone who has similar concerns?

(~100 words)

What is something you wish you knew before joining the program? If knowing this previously, how do you think this would have impacted your experience?

(~100 words)

How do you think your program experiences will benefit you in the future—thinking academically, future career goals, or personally?

(~100 words)

Please elaborate on any aspect of your identity or experience that impacted your program decisions or time on the program.

(~100 words)

Is there anything else you would like to share?

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