Global Aggies

The Global Aggies Blog is your place to share your experiences with fellow Aggies considering a global learning program during their time at UC Davis.

 

Jannet Torres smiles for a picture

Lessons from the Leader of Aggies Near and Far

  • by Kylea Lindelli, Global Affairs Writing Intern

Taking on a mission to expand awareness about global learning opportunities at UC Davis, the Aggies Near and Far podcast club produces educational episodes each month. It is led by Ph.D. candidate and fourth-year graduate student Jannet Torres Espinoza, who takes her knowledge of Latin American Literature, Culture, and Human Rights and applies it to podcasting. 

SDG Intern Headshots with the Global Aggies logo

Students Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • by Casey Duyan, Writing Intern
One of the ways UC Davis students can get involved with the UN Sustainability Development Goals is through the SDGs Internship, where interns develop SDG-focused programming, identify SDG implementation opportunities, outreach about the SDGs, and more.
A diverse group of students poses for a photo outside a café with ornate blue-gray doors. Some are sitting while others stand behind them, all smiling. The image includes a UC Davis Global Learning Hub logo and a #GlobalAggies graphic overlay.

A Journey of Language Learning

  • by Casey Duyan, Writing Intern
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.
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Empowering International Students Through the Power of Mentorship

  • by Evie White, Student Communications Assistant
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.
Jessica stands in Scotland posing for a picture.

Adventures in Design Abroad

  • by Casey Duyan, Writing Intern

Jessica Romick, a fourth-year design major with a focus in graphic design, has been creative throughout her whole life. From painting to embroidery, Jessica has not only developed a love for the arts but also extensive skills in her field. Jessica transferred to UC Davis with an associate's degree in graphic design, hoping to expand her horizons in professional creative fields.

Vyoma dances in a blue skirt next to an Egghead.

Power of Dance

  • by Isabella Beristain

UC Davis third-year biochemistry and molecular biology major Vyoma Bhanap wants to change the world through dance. In April, the Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation Committee awarded Bhanap $15,000 to implement her proposal, Dance Bhoomi. This project uses the power of dance — specifically, dance therapy — to safely bridge the mind-body disconnect that often occurs in children who experience constant trauma.

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