There are a lot of exciting opportunities and urgent tasks that make up the college experience. Homework, midterms, final exams — those are obvious! But did you know that your student can greatly enrich their experience by dedicating time to an internship? Here are five benefits of an internship.
The New Student Academic Services unit housed within Student Housing and Dining Services is comprised of Orientation and Residential Academics. Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis.
It’s April and the weather is feeling more and more like summer in Davis. Before you know it your student will be transitioning out of this academic year and into the summer. This month we are focusing on what’s in store for the summer!
Jaydeep and Aboli Ranade’s daughter, Saee, was interested in biology and chemistry from an early age and aspired to be a medical physician until she discovered her love of math in high school. Combining her interests, Saee is now majoring in biochemical engineering at UC Davis. “The program is unique and appealed to her right away as it spans all the fields she loves,” the couple says.
Give Day, UC Davis’ biggest annual fundraiser, will be held over Picnic Day weekend (April 19-20). The fundraising event offers us all a chance to support the things we love about our university. Gifts of any size are welcome, and “challenge gifts”—larger amounts put forth by community donors that “unlock” with a certain number of gifts of any size—ensure that your donations will have a maximum impact.
The New Student Academic Services unit housed within Student Housing and Dining Services is comprised of Orientation and Residential Academics. Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis.
This month we are focusing on taking the time to pause and reflect. Your student is two thirds of the way done with the 2023-24 academic year. Spring break is a great time to pause and reflect on what the past 6 months have been like for you, and your student.
One financial aid option available to parents is the Parent PLUS Loan, a federal loan that can help cover the cost of higher education for their dependent undergraduate children. Let's delve into what the Parent PLUS Loan is and how it can benefit both parents and students.
As spring break approaches, it's a time for blossoming opportunities and fresh starts. This is the perfect moment for your Aggie to pause, reflect, and plan ahead for their exciting journey into the world of internships and part-time jobs.
This is the fifth part of a series where we highlight part of the academic transition your student might be experiencing and questions you can ask your student to help support them through this transition.
“What are you majoring in?” “What do you want to do after you graduate?”
These are some common questions your student may be asked from the time they are in high school through their time here at UC Davis. While these well-intentioned questions can come from friends, family members, professors, and peers, they may result in a variety of feelings for your student. Some students are still exploring their paths, and that’s okay! Career planning is a lifelong process, and there are many myths that can challenge your student along the way. Below, we have busted some common myths about majors and careers.
Whether your student is new to campus or drawing closer to graduation, knowing what resources are available to help alleviate financial stress is always valuable. Our Basic Needs webpage will help you discover a wide range of resources offered on campus, and here are a few that many find useful.
