From the bustling streets of Barcelona to the heart of UC Davis, Mahiri Comeaux's journey is one of inspiration and impact. As a Global Aggie, he's not just balancing books and extracurriculars; he's making meaningful connections and creating change every step of the way.

Rikiya Hatano returned to Davis in January 2023 to continue working towards a Bachelor of Science in International Agricultural Development. Getting involved with campus programs, Hatano took up the role of a Global Ambassador Mentor Fellow in Spring 2023.

Participating in the UC Davis Summer Abroad Thailand program in Bangkok, Brittany sought personal and intellectual growth, immersing herself in a new culture to understand climate resilience within the Southeast Asian context.

Embarking on her Latinx health internship in Mexico, Melanie embraced a quarter abroad that was filled with clinical observations, cultural exchanges and personal growth.

Valeria Becerra Angulo is an international relations major with a minor in French, Human Rights, and Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning. In 2023, Valeria participated in the UCEAP Sciences PO Paris Study Abroad program to study European politics in France.

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.

UC Davis’ actions toward promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on campus have become more apparent on a student level over the years as students find opportunities to contribute to addressing global challenges on a local level. One example of these actions is how student volunteers engage in the SDGs at the Aggie Basic Needs Center.

UC Davis veterinary medicine student Ruth Goins recently completed an internship at the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Otjiwarongo, Namibia. With a focus on One Health, Ruth worked to protect cheetahs and promote coexistence between wildlife and local communities. Read about her four-week experience.

UC Davis student, Sudikshya Bhandari, reflects on her global learning experience on the Quarter Abroad Nepal—Community, Technology, and Sustainability program.

"Global Aggies: Sophia at Sea" is a blog series chronicling undergrad Sophia Mares de Juan’s journey as she travels, by ship, around the world studying abroad for a semester. Sophia is participating in the Semester at Sea program and will be blogging throughout the next five months—sharing advice, photos and reflections along the way.