UC Davis Summer Abroad - 2024 Brochure

UC DAVIS

SUMMER ABROAD 2024

Internships (pp. 10-11, 20), Global Intensives (p. 19), Quarter Abroad (p. 18)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to participate in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program, you must

• be 18 years or older;

• have 15 accredited college units completed or in progress;

• have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher;

• be in good disciplinary standing with your academic institution; and

• meet program requirements or prerequisites (see program pages).

ENROLLMENT

To be saved a spot in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program, you must complete your enrollment online: globallearning.ucdavis.edu/sa/login

Please note that programs fill on a first-completed, first-reserved basis.

If you do not have a valid passport, apply for one or renew your current one as soon as possible. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the program ends.

Program details are subject to change. Please consult our website for the most current program information: globallearning.ucdavis.edu/summer

FEES

Fees vary by program and include the program fee, course fee, and campus-based fee as well as the cost of accommodations, excursions, select meals, and other program materials and services abroad. Airfare, textbooks, spending money and other personal expenses are not included. Submitting your complete enrollment online includes a $300 non-refundable deposit.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is available to qualified students. To be eligible for summer aid, students must have submitted a FAFSA or CADAA for the 2023–24 academic year. Students should work with Financial Aid on their home campus to determine eligibility and deadlines for financial aid and should not expect award levels to be the same as during the academic year.

STUDY ABROAD AWARDS

UC Davis students enrolled in a program are eligible to apply for a Study Abroad Award. You must submit a completed application and be enrolled in a Summer Abroad program by February 20, 2024, 11:59 p.m.

ACCESS AND DIVERSITY

The UC Davis Global Learning Hub strongly encourages all students to consider studying and interning abroad. Our staff can confidentially assist you in exploring any challenges you are concerned about— including cultural differences, safety, travel outside the country, cost, academic accommodations and accessibility of program facilities.

NEXT STEPS

Visit our website and come to a program information session to learn more about excursions, instructors, course requirements and prerequisites, fees, accommodations, and activities. Create a UC Davis Study Abroad account to access enrollment forms and register for email updates about specific programs.

ENROLLMENT DEADLINES

UC Davis Summer Abroad Internships 2024:

• January 10, 2024 (9 a.m.) – February 15, 2024 (5 p.m.)

UC Davis Summer Abroad 2024:

• January 10, 2024 (9 a.m.) – March 21, 2024 (5 p.m.)

UC Davis Virtual Summer Internships 2024:

• January 10, 2024 (9 a.m.) – February 15, 2024 (5 p.m.)

UC Davis Fall 2024 Quarter Abroad:

• January 10, 2024 (9 a.m.) – April 11, 2024 (5 p.m.)

The Global Learning Hub offers global learning programs, workshops and resources that enhance all students’ academic and career pursuits through four broad areas of opportunities: Study Abroad; Community Engagement; Global Skills and Leadership; Internships and Research.

Discover programs: globallearning.ucdavis.edu/discover

Summer programs are open to all students across the UC system and beyond.

STUDY ABROAD—SUMMER 2024

Programs by Location

EUROPE

Oxford on Film (NEW)

JUNE – JULY, 2024

KARMA WALTONEN (kjwaltonen@ucdavis.edu)

University Writing Program 102L, 198 (8 units)*

United Kingdom —Oxford

Oxford is famed for its writers, like Tolkien, Lewis and Carroll, in addition to canonic British mystery series, such as Endeavour, Lewis and Inspector Morse. While we explore its history of magic, fantasy and intrigue, we’ll also walk in the footsteps of contemporary filmmakers who use Oxford as their canvas. During class, we’ll welcome a British film director for a guest lecture and if we’re lucky, we may spot Philip Pullman at the local coffee shop. You’ll fulfill the Upper Division Writing Requirement, by taking Writing in Film Studies, while standing where Harry Potter first met Malfoy, cruising the same river Diana punted on in The Discovery of Witches, enjoying the view from the bridge on which Jamie defended his wife’s honor in Outlander and avoiding unwanted time travel at Stonehenge.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

United Kingdom

Three Cultures of Medieval Spain

JULY 2024

ROBERT BLAKE (rjblake@ucdavis.edu)

Spanish 142, 198 (8 units)

Spain —Salamanca, Cordoba (and more)

The blending of Christian, Jewish and Muslim peoples in Medieval Spain offers a prime example of multiculturalism, mostly absent in the rest of Europe of the day. This cultural synergism was fueled by the Arabs’ superior material lifestyle, starting from their arrival in Spain in 711 and continuing until their expulsion by the Catholic rulers Isabel and Ferdinand in 1492. The all-pervasive cultural exchanges among these three societies over eight centuries profoundly shaped Spain’s identity, language, urban geography, architecture, aesthetics, literature and daily habits. This program will introduce students to the legacy of this period through guided visits to Salamanca, Toledo, Córdoba, Sevilla and Granada. Students will draw parallels with today’s world as informed by their study of the Iberian experience. Taught in English.

Writers in Greece

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER,

2024

ALIKI DRAGONA (apdragona@ucdavis.edu)

University Writing Program 101, 198 (8 units)*

Greece —Athens, Hydra, Nafplion

When the god of sea and the goddess of wisdom competed for patronage of the great city, Poseidon, striking his trident to the ground, offered water. Athena planted an olive tree, becoming the patron deity of Athens, the starting point of our program. Through several field trips to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the program will take students from Athens to the oracle of Delphi and the monasteries of Mystras to the olive groves of the Peloponnese and the kingdom of the Myceneans. Traveling the same lands with the American and Greek writers (in translation) we will be reading, students will write about the complex identity of a country suspended between a rich past and a complex present in a land where the gods still speak.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

United Kingdom

Greece

In Search of Scotland

JUNE – JULY, 2024

DAVID MASIEL (drmasiel@ucdavis.edu)

University Writing Program 104C, 198 (8 units)*

United Kingdom —Edinburgh

Scotland is a paradox. Independent or subjugated, practical or superstitious, forward thinking or forever mired in their own mythic past. This is a land where science and invention co-mingle with folk tales and myth. Great universities live alongside haunted graveyards, faerie mounds and sea monsters. In Search of Scotland will explore the complex, contradictory culture, history, and life north of Hadrian’s Wall. Students will write reviews, travelogues and feature articles, coming away with a deep understanding of Scotland, and vastly improved writing skills. Set primarily in Edinburgh, one of Europe’s most beautiful (and haunted) cities, In Search of Scotland provides intensive writing instruction coupled with field trips, ghost walks, and a three-day tour of the Highlands, including the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and the haunted fields of Culloden. *Prerequisites enforced (see website).

World Cinema and the European Film Festival

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2024

JAIMEY FISHER (jrfisher@ucdavis.edu)

Cinema and Digital Media 167, 198 or German 119, 198 (8 units)

Switzerland, France

Starting in Zurich, Switzerland, then proceeding to the Locarno Film Festival in Locarno, Switzerland, and finishing in Cannes, France, this program examines contemporary cinema and television by considering how film festivals help in producing and distributing media around the world. The highlight of our time is the Locarno Film Festival, set in the lovely lake region of southern Switzerland/northern Italy (near Lake Como and Milan). Perched between Cannes (in spring) and Venice (in fall), Locarno is the most important summer festival. We have a full festival pass and much of our work concerns the films/ media at the festival. The class considers the relationship between national filmmaking and transnational festivals as well as that between Hollywood and independent/ smaller productions. We examine a series of contemporary filmmakers who established themselves at film festivals (Wong, Haneke, Dolan et al.).

Italy

Europe

Immersive Artistry—Summer Sketching in Italy (NEW)

JUNE – JULY, 2024

BRYCE VINOKUROV (bvinokurov@ucdavis.edu)

Art 2, 198 (8 units)

Italy– Todi, Siena, Florence, Rome (and more)

Learn to draw and appreciate art in the green heart of Italy. For the first three weeks of the program, we will be in the medieval hill town of Todi. In this small Umbrian town, you will draw from the landscape, still life and the figure, and have opportunities to interact with the local residents. From this amazing site in central Italy, we will also take day trips to Florence, Siena, Assisi and Orvieto where we will be visiting museums and churches that house some of the Renaissance’s greatest works of art. As the old proverb says: all roads lead to Rome, naturally our last week will be spent in this city resplendent with ancient and modern wonders. We will visit the Vatican Museum, Borghese Gallery, and many of the ancient Roman sites such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon.

Design Japan

JUNE – JULY, 2024

MARC ISHISAKA-NOLFI (mishisa@ucdavis.edu)

Design 116, 198 or Design 151, 198 (8 units)*

Japan —Tokyo, Kyoto

Japan is a fascinating country with a rich design culture. We will explore Japanese modern life in many wards of Tokyo and consume the history of ramen and old candy packaging while eating Japanese noodles in an old Tokyo town replica. We will also delve into the old world of wooden temples, the serenity of the bamboo forest, and enjoy other moments of austerity in and around Kyoto. Prepare to immerse yourself in the wealth of culture that Japan has to offer through multiple, conceptually linked projects focusing on the fundamental choices designers make in translating concepts into effective graphic form through a design process that is rooted in research and initial concepts to project prototypes. There will be generous amounts of free time to explore and taste the vast wealth of culture that Japan has to offer.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Design in Europe

JULY – AUGUST, 2024

TIM MCNEIL (tjmcneil@ucdavis.edu)

Design 187, 198 (8 units)

Iceland, United Kingdom

Iceland, Scotland, and England are European countries that are distinctively different when it comes to innovative and influential art, architecture, and design. Iceland’s design tradition is very young. This lack of tradition has proved to be a great advantage, ensuring freedom and even creative anarchy. Scotland’s history of innovation and artistic independence is deep and globally recognized. England’s design heritage mixes the traditional with the unconventional. Creative projects will focus on the design of multi-sensory experiences for cultural, commercial, and public spaces, and the evolution of European design expression. Excursions include visiting famous design sites and professional design studios and experiencing total design immersion at Iceland’s Museum of Design and Applied Arts, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and London’s Design Museum.

Sustainable Animal Production Down Under (NEW)

JUNE – JULY, 2024

ALISON

VAN EENENNAAM (alvaneenennaam@ucdavis.edu), RUSSELL HOVEY (rchovey@ucdavis.edu)

Animal Science 112, 198 (6 units)*

Australia —Brisbane, Sydney (and more)

G’day! Travel “Down Under” to learn about how the systems used in management of animals for food and fiber are uniquely adapted to this landscape and environment while comparing similar challenges that exist in California. You will be undertaking a road trip from the coastal city of Brisbane, south through the New England tablelands, the famous Hunter Valley, and ending up in Sydney. Along the way you’ll explore how animals are raised in different settings, how farmers adapt to a changing environment, and how scientists are developing new tools and approaches to improve animal welfare and performance. You’ll also meet some of the wonderful Australian fauna and flora, from the coastlines to the inland landscapes.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Housing and Urbanism in Barcelona

JUNE – JULY, 2024

DAVID DE LA PEÑA (dsdelapena@ucdavis.edu)

Community & Regional Development 153B, 198 or Landscape Architecture 191, 198 (8 units)*

Spain —Barcelona

Learn about housing while living in one of the most exciting cities in Europe. Barcelona, celebrated for its architecture, urbanism, and landscape, is also a city with strong community identities and legacies of activism. With the city as our classroom, we will explore Barcelona’s renowned attractions as well as its hidden gems, hear talks from local experts, and engage with architects, planners, and residents of fascinating projects in ecological, affordable, and cooperative housing. In your free time, sample from the city’s incredible food scene, wander medieval streets or sun yourself at the beach. On the weekends, take a hike in the nearby Pyrenees, hop a ferry to the island of Mallorca, or explore Spain’s exquisite cities of Valencia, Girona, Madrid, Granada or Seville.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Paradise Found—Sustainable Planning and Design (NEW)

JULY 2024

JEFF LOUX (jdloux@ucdavis.edu)

Landscape Architecture 191, 198 or 298, 299* (6 units)

Belize —South Water Caye

The program focuses on developing sustainable planning/design strategies for visitor-serving development in Belize; on a pristine barrier reef and, secondarily, an inland rain forest. We will engage in a “real world” hands on studio, with student teams researching, weighing options and designing the best alternative. Working together with other students, you will explore strategies for renewable energy (wind, solar, bio-fuel); capturing, treating and storing water and wastewater (rain water capture, wetland systems); designing sustainable buildings/landscapes; working with indigenous culture/economics to maintain financial integrity and address environmental justice; food production; and resort operations like transportation, staff housing and health; addressing resiliency; and other aspects of a visitor-serving operation in a unique natural/human ecosystem.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Bhutan—GIS in the Land of the Thunder Dragon

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER, 2024

KAREN BEARDSLEY (kbeardsley@ucdavis.edu)

Landscape Architecture or Applied Biological Systems Technology

Bhutan —Thimphu

Bhutan

150, 198 (8 units)

Nestled in the Himalaya Mountains between India and China (Tibet), the small Buddhist monarchy of Bhutan awaits you. Join us and learn how to use geographic information systems (GIS) as part of our study abroad program in Bhutan. With a population of about 700,000, Bhutan is a small, but culturally rich, country. We will be staying at the Royal Thimphu College. Known for measuring progress in terms of the collective happiness of its people (Gross National Happiness) rather than by purely economic standards, Bhutan is also the only “carbon negative” country in the world. With rich biodiversity, 72% forest cover, and elevation gradient from 100 meters to 7,500 meters, Bhutan is an excellent place to learn GIS while experiencing a cultural paradise.

Human Rights, Memory, and Democracy in Chile (NEW)

AUGUST 2024

MICHAEL LAZZARA (mjlazzara@ucdavis.edu)

Spanish 175, 198 or Human Rights 140B, 198 (6 units)*

Chile —Santiago

Fifty years after General Pinochet’s military dictatorship (1973-1990) violently overthrew President Salvador Allende’s democratically-elected revolutionary government, Chile stands as an international symbol of the horrors of state terrorism, the power of grassroots mobilization, the struggle for justice, and the challenges of forging democracy after dictatorship. Permeated by the legacy of Pinochet’s social and economic reforms, Chile today encapsulates tensions between the neoliberal status quo and powerful social movements led by students, indigenous peoples, and other groups whose goal is to curb discrimination and deep socioeconomic disparity. This program introduces students to the battles being waged over history, the courage of human rights activists, the quest for truth and justice, and the role social movements have played. Taught in English.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Art, Culture, History in the Eternal City

JUNE – JULY, 2024

JAY GROSSI (jgrossi@ucdavis.edu)

Italian 107S, 198 (8 units)

Italy—Rome

The classroom, in this hands-on experience, will be Rome, the Eternal City, and nearby archaeological and historical sites where we will study art, culture, and the Roman institutions that have shaped European culture and the world. We will explore landmarks like the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Pantheon, and Roman catacombs. We will also travel to the tombs of the ancient Etruscans in the picturesque medieval town of Tarquinia; the old Roman port of Ostia Antica; the ancient Monastery of Montecassino; and the famous ruins of Pompeii. Our program will spend two nights in Sorrento on the majestic Amalfi coast and conclude at the enchanting Renaissance Villa d’Este with its incredible waterworks. Taught in English.

Chile

SUMMER ABROAD INTERNSHIPS

Summer Abroad Internships provide students with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in diverse fields at locations around the globe. Conveniently offered during the summer, the internships will improve your marketability when you apply for jobs and enhance applications to professional schools. During the internship, UC Davis faculty work with students online to help them get the most out of their experience. Students earn UC Davis credits and are supported 24/7 on-site by trusted program providers. Program lengths vary from 4 to 8 weeks.

ANIMAL & VET SCIENCE

Australia

Work with animals, including species unique to Australia, at a wildlife park and a zoo.

Costa Rica

Intern for four weeks with hands-on experience at a wildlife rescue center.

Thailand

Learn veterinary, conservation and animal science skills in both urban and rural settings.

PSYCHOLOGY

New Zealand

Intern in Auckland or Wellington in the fields of psychology and social work.

Spain

Intern in Barcelona with an individually tailored placement to work toward your career goals.

ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE

Japan

Intern in innovative and high-tech Tokyo to advance your career goals.

South Korea

Intern in information technology and computer science in Seoul to advance your career goals .

Spain

Spend the summer on the coast of the Mediterranean in dynamic Barcelona as an engineering intern .

BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION

Japan

Intern in Japan’s vibrant and bustling capital, where traditional blends with ultramodern.

Spain

Barcelona’s entrepreneurial and open economy have made the city an unbeatable meeting point for international business.

EDUCATION

Costa Rica

Spend six weeks as a teacher’s assistant in a private school or NGO in San Jose.

Thailand

Work as a teacher’s assistant in traditional Thai temple schools in the “Land of Smiles.”

GLOBAL HEALTH

Bolivia, Pediatric Health in La Paz

Experience the challenges of providing pediatric care to diverse, low-income populations, including indigenous groups.

Ghana , Pediatric Care & Reproductive Health

Participate in clinical rotations while learning about conditions that affect pediatric care.

Philippines, Remote Island Medicine

Learn about healthcare challenges villages encounter and the importance of preventative medicine.

South Africa, Health Disparities

Witness efforts to address health inequities amongst underserved communities.

ENVIRONMENT, GREEN TECH & SUSTAINABILITY

New Zealand

Gain international experience in sustainable business, environmental science, green technology, urban planning, research or policy.

Spain

Work with environmental engineering, architecture, urban planning, research, sustainable development, or policy in Barcelona.

Note: All Summer Abroad

Internship details listed here are subject to change. Check the website for the most current program information.

Vienna—Crossroads of Central Europe

AUGUST 2024

KATHY STUART (kestuart@ucdavis.edu)

History 102S, 198 (8 units)

Austria —Vienna

Vienna, one of Europe’s most magnificent capitals, is our home base. We hike the Austrian Alps and explore the Danube River and the beautiful Wachau winegrowing region. Mozart and Beethoven composed in Vienna, a musical capital home to more classical composers than any other city. Sigmund Freud and Gustav Klimt made Vienna the birthplace of “modernity.” A center of Jewish culture, Vienna saw the destruction of its flourishing Jewish community after Nazi annexation. We visit Austria’s most notorious concentration camp, Mauthausen. In the Cold War, Vienna, officially “neutral,” became a United Nations headquarter—and a hotbed of international espionage, which it remains today. With the fall of the iron curtain, it is again a meeting point between East and West.

Italy

Austria

Italy—Science of the Mind

JUNE – JULY, 2024

SIMONA GHETTI (sghetti@ucdavis.edu)

Psychology 135, 198 (8 units)*

Italy—Bologna

Study cognitive neuroscience through the internationally known Department of Psychology at the University of Bologna in Italy. The course is taught by faculty from the University of Bologna with oversight by UC Davis faculty. Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is the oldest university in the Western world. While its history goes way back, students today at Unibo, as it’s locally known, are part of the university’s evolution into one of the top 1% of universities in the world. Bologna, located between Florence and Venice, has a vibrant student population and maintains a low tourist profile, yet rivals all other areas of Italy with its culture and cuisine.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Building Sustainable Water Treatment Systems (NEW)

JUNE – JULY, 2024

FRANK LOGE (fjloge@ucdavis.edu)

Civil & Environmental Engineering 140D, 198 (8 units)*

Mexico —Monterrey

In 2015, the nations of the world adopted a set of global goals to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. In Mexico, although substantial developments have been made in water and wastewater treatment, significant progress is still needed in providing access to all communities, as well as ensuring the resilient operations of these systems. This class will focus on the design of a holistic system for the collection, treatment and use of rainwater, and the collection, treatment and reuse of municipal wastewater in a community in Mexico that is historically under-resourced. The system will be designed to meet the needs of the population served, comply with current regulations and legislation, and reflect the principles of sustainability, Net Zero Water, Water Neutral, and conjunctive use.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Introduction to Winemaking

JUNE – JULY, 2024

CHARLES BRENNEMAN (cabrenneman@ucdavis.edu)

Viticulture and Enology 3, 198 or 199, 198 (8 units)

France —Dijon

This program introduces students to winemaking and covers grape types, grape production, fermentation science, wine styles, alcohol and health, sensory evaluation, wine history, and an overview of the major wine regions of the world. We will use the opportunity of being in France to visit many of the major French wine regions, including Alsace, Burgundy, Beaujolais, the northern and southern Rhone Valley, and Provence. These trips will include visits to wine producers as well as special tastings and meals. Additional side trips are scheduled to explore local history or other sites of interest such as olive oil producers, barrel makers and distilleries.

Organic Chemistry in Nottingham (NEW)

JUNE – AUGUST, 2024

MARK MASCAL (mjmascal@ucdavis.edu)

Chemistry 118A, 198 (8 units)*

United Kingdom —Nottingham

Whether you are longing to gaze upon Nottingham Castle or wander Sherwood Forest, Nottingham is the perfect student city. Complete CHE 118 and CHE 198 this summer in historic Nottingham, England. Studying on the beautiful University of Nottingham’s campus, you will learn the basic principles of organic chemistry from a UC Davis professor of Chemistry. This course covers in-depth presentations on alkane and cycloalkane structure and reactivity, stereochemistry, organic structural analysis using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and more. Situated in the English midlands, excursions include Cambridge, London, York and Sir Isaac Newton’s home.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

United Kingdom

Thermodynamics in the Land of Fire and Ice

JUNE – JULY, 2024

PAUL ERICKSON (paerickson@ucdavis.edu)

Engineering 105, 198 (8 units)*

Iceland —Reykjavik

Iceland is a unique setting to learn about renewable power and thermodynamic science, as it sits upon an area where the tectonic plates are dividing and the land is being shaped by volcanic and glacial activity. We will stay on the outskirts of Reykjavik and take field trips to power plants and manufacturing facilities. We will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Þingvellir, where deep fissures between the North American and European Plates are visible. As we explore Iceland, we will see exotic birds, waterfalls and geothermal fields. Near the Arctic Circle, we will have a chance to experience the midnight sun (weather permitting). We also plan to visit the glaciers at Vatnajökull National Park, the ice lagoon of Jökulsárlón and other amazing sites. Come experience an unforgettable summer on top of the world.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Sustainable Urban Systems in the Netherlands (NEW)

JUNE – JULY, 2024

KARI

WATKINS (kewatkins@ucdavis.edu), JAY LUND (jrlund@ucdavis.edu)

Civil and Environmental Engineering 123, 198 (6 units)*

Netherlands —Delft, Amsterdam

The Netherlands is known for wooden shoes, windmills and Stroopwaffles. But Dutch infrastructure and sustainability are globally famous. This course examines Dutch water and transportation systems to learn about sustainable systems in practice. The Dutch transportation system encourages cycling and transit usage by residents of all ages and cycling levels of comfort and provides good examples of protected bicycle infrastructure, traffic calming, transit network design, and transit and bicycle integration. Dutch water management is also world-famous, with among the most rigorous approaches to flood protection and the safeguarding of water resources, in addition to design and operation for environmental benefits. These two sustainable civil infrastructure design examples provide excellent case studies in sustainable development and lessons for California, the U.S. and the world more generally.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

History of Cancer

JUNE – JULY, 2024

HELEN CHEW (hkchew@ucdavis.edu), MARK HENDERSON (mchenderson@ucdavis.edu)

Molecular & Cellular Biology 23, 198 (8 units)

Spain —San Sebastian, Bilbao

Explore the history of cancer in two iconic cities in Basque Country: metropolitan Bilbao and the picturesque beachside town on the Bay of Biscay, San Sebastian. Through small group discussions and written reflections, learn about the medical and scientific discoveries relating to cancer prevention and treatment within historical and social contexts, including differences between the U.S. and Spanish healthcare systems. We will also discuss sociopolitical aspects of healthcare, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Class excursions to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Basque Museum of the History of Medicine and Science, and La Rioja wine country will highlight the abundant cultural offerings of the region. We will experience rich Basque culinary traditions, enjoy breathtaking beaches and landscapes, and meet individuals from this distinctive culture.

Bio Sci 2A on the Emerald Isle

JUNE – JULY, 2024

MICHELLE IGO (mmigo@ucdavis.edu)

Biological Sciences 2A, 198 (8 units)

Ireland —Cork

Take Biological Sciences 2A in beautiful Ireland at University College Cork (UCC). The course will be taught by UCC faculty with oversight by UC Davis faculty. UCC, one of Ireland’s top schools, features a world-class department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Cork, the second largest city in Ireland, is a vibrant community that combines a welcoming small-town feel with such amenities of a cosmopolitan center, as easy travel by air to European capitals. The five-week program includes field trips for exploring the biology and culture of Ireland, local landmarks like the Burren and Cliffs of Moher, and Dublin.

Life Sciences in Japan

JUNE – JULY, 2024

LARRY MORAND (lzmorand@ucdavis.edu)

Biological Sciences 102, 198 (8 units)*

Japan —Kusatsu (near Kyoto)

Study biochemistry while living in Japan! We will stay at Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu, with easy access to Kyoto (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Osaka, Kobe and Nara. We will visit some of Kyoto’s famous sites (Fushimi Inari, Ryoanji and Arashiyama), as well as either aquariums, natural history museums, botanical gardens or fermentation facilities to observe how Japan presents natural science related topics to the public. With ample free time to explore, personal excursions may include many visits to Kyoto, and traveling to cities such as Tokyo or Hiroshima that are a fun bullet train ride away. Delve into manga, dine in foodie heaven, relax in an Onsen town, shop traditional goods and latest trends, even climb Mount Fuji: the options are almost unlimited. *Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Microbiology Lab in the Kingdom of Smiles

JUNE – JULY, 2024

GLENN YOUNG (gmyoung@ucdavis.edu)

Microbiology 102, 103L, 198 or Food Science & Technology 104L, 198 (8 units)*

Thailand —Bangkok

This laboratory program will introduce microbiology to students wishing to explore the enchanting Kingdom of Thailand. Hands-on activities complement lecture and lab exercises as we explore the microbiology of Thai food, international health issues and the changing environment. You will examine the microbial diversity of samples obtained from a variety of places, ranging from open-air markets and urban canals to pristine jungles and beaches. Excursions allow discovery of urban and rural locations to examine microbiology at the crossroads of public health, food safety and the environment. As a group, we will travel within Bangkok, to the United Nations’ World Heritage Historic City of Ayutthaya and to islands in the Andaman Sea. The program will be hosted by Assumption University, one of Southeast Asia’s top comprehensive international universities.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

Thailand

Microbiology in Europe’s Capital—Brussels

JULY – AUGUST, 2024

MITCHELL SINGER (mhsinger@ucdavis.edu)

Microbiology 102, 198 (8 units)*

Belgium —Brussels

This program introduces you not only to microbiology as a discipline, but also to the historic laboratories that led to modern microbiology. MIC 102 is an introductory course covering the biology of bacteria, archaea, lower eukaryota and virus. There will be strong focus on the role of microbes in human disease—and our response to them—and on the role of microbes in biotechnology, agriculture and their environmental impacts. You will visit the BioPark in Charleroi and take a day trip to Bruges and Ghent. The program is set in Brussels, a city full of Art Deco taverns, towering Gothic cathedrals, and quaint guild houses.

*Prerequisites enforced (see website).

UC DAVIS QUARTER ABROAD

UC Davis Quarter Abroad offers UC Davis students a chance to earn UC Davis units while participating in quarter-length programs

designed by UC Davis faculty and taught in an international or hybrid setting. Programs run 10 weeks, or more, and allow students to earn 13-20 quarter units through intensive global internships or special focused programs.

Fall Quarter 2024 Programs

MEXICO

Gain a better understanding of your health profession career goals while taking classes on transnational (U.S.-Mexico) health issues.

TAIWAN

Study pharmaceutical chemistry at one of the top 20 research institutions in the world.

UK (LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS)

Spend fall quarter studying in London, an ideal setting to focus on the politics and international relations of Britain and Western Europe.

Note: All Quarter Abroad details listed here are subject to change. Check the website for the most current information.

UC Davis Quarter Abroad programs are open to UC Davis students only.

Note: All Global Intensive program details listed here are subject to change. Check the website for the most current program information.

Summer 2024 Global Intensives

SUSTAINABLE ANIMAL PRODUCTION DOWN UNDER (NEW)

Learn about Australia’s unique animal management systems and explore its diverse landscapes, from Brisbane to Sydney.

PARADISE FOUND—SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DESIGN (NEW)

Explore sustainable planning and design strategies for visitor-serving development in Belize’s pristine barrier reef and an inland rain forest.

HUMAN RIGHTS, MEMORY, AND DEMOCRACY IN CHILE (NEW)

Immerse yourself in Chile’s transformative history and vibrant social movements, exploring grassroots mobilization, and the struggle for justice and democracy.

SUSTAINABLE URBAN SYSTEMS IN THE NETHERLANDS (NEW)

Delve into the renowned Dutch infrastructure and sustainability practices through the exploration of water management and transportation systems in the Netherlands.

UC DAVIS GLOBAL INTENSTIVES

UC Davis Global Intensive Programs are for students interested in 3-week shortterm programs abroad that require less time away from campus. These programs are multi-disciplinary and may focus on one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals or UC Davis Grand Challenges.

VIRTUAL SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

Develop cuttingedge online global engagement experience. Work remotely while earning UC Davis credit and connecting with professionals around the world.

VIRTUAL INTERNSHIPS

Virtual Summer Internships 2024

VIRTUAL – BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION

Go global, yet remain local, gaining work experience and building your resume working virtually with a company based abroad.

VIRTUAL –

ENGINEERING

AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Build your engineering, computer science or IT experience and expand your global network by working virtually with a team based abroad.

VIRTUAL – SOCIAL IMPACT AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Gain work experience with this 8-week, project-based internship. Learn from and contribute to social projects and programs that benefit local communities.

VIRTUAL – ENVIRONMENT, GREEN TECH, AND SUSTAINABILITY

Intern remotely with companies working to shift the world towards a sustainable economy and reduce the human impact on the globe.

The University of California, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and university policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation or status as a covered veteran (special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran or any other veteran who served on active duty during a war or campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized). The University prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in university programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the university’s student-related nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs Director Stacy Vander Velde, (530) 752-1128.

Global Learning Hub

International Center, Suite 1120

One Shields Avenue

Davis, CA 95616

Phone: (530) 752-5763

Web: globallearning.ucdavis.edu

Email: globallearning@ucdavis.edu

SUMMER ABROAD ENROLLMENT

January 10 – March 21, 2024

First-completed, first-reserved

• Open to eligible UC students (and beyond)

• Financial aid applies

• Earn 6-8 units in 3-5 weeks

• Learn with UC Davis faculty

Create a UC Davis Study Abroad Account: globallearning.ucdavis.edu/sa/login