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.

 

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.

Mahiri Comeaux leaps in the air with arms outstretched wearing a commencement robe and Chicanx/Latinx stole

Creating Meaningful Impact Within the UC Davis Community and Abroad

  • by Evie White, Student Communications Assistant, Global Affairs
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.
Hatano's headshot is at the forefront of various photos of him with a colorful gradient overlay.

Finding Global Community at UC Davis and Beyond

  • by Evie White, Student Communications Assistant
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.
Valeria smiles in France with a gradient overlay of blue, yellow, and green in the background.

Experiences Abroad and at Home

  • by Jacob Feinstein, Student Writing Intern, Global Affairs
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' headshot is laid over a yellow-tinted collage of him scrubbing in for surgery and volunteering in Colombia. A blue Global Aggies watercolor border lines the bottom.

UC Davis School of Medicine Student Advances One Health Coalition to Promote Interdisciplinary Action

  • by Evie White, Communications Student Assistant
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.
Dheera sits down with Chancellor May for an episode of Face to Face.

A Backpack to Help Refugees

  • by Cody Kitaura
This month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May is a student who came to UC Davis to help refugees preserve their access to higher education — all while completing her own studies.
Student standing in front of a large stone building in the city of Rabat.

Sophia at Sea: What Being a Global Citizen Means to Me

  • by Sophia Mares de Juan, Student Peer Advisor, Global Learning Hub
"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.
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