Global Education for All

A Journey of Language Learning

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.

Empowering International Students Through the Power of Mentorship

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.

Fellow Cohorts

 Past Global Education for All Fellows
  • 2023-24 Global Education for All Fellows
  • Student Leaders

    Anca Barcu, Ph.D. student, Horticulture and Agronomy graduate group
    Jannet Torres Espinoza, Ph.D. student, Spanish and Portuguese
    Elmira Louie, Ph.D. student, Comparative Literature
    Sudikshya Bhandari, Ph.D student, Geography graduate group
    Rawlings Lyle, M.D. student, School of Medicine

Student-Led Projects

Student-Led Project Criteria

Students who apply as a Project Lead must also submit a project proposal. Projects supported by the Global Impact Fellows program must:

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

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.

Free Passports Provided to UC Davis Students to Advance Global Learning

The U.S. Passport Grant Program covers the cost of one First-Time Adult U.S. Passport Book with standard processing and delivery. All related costs are covered by the program, totaling $180 per student (UC Davis Passport Services has waived the cost of passport photos). The program especially encourages applications from students who identify as part of a historically marginalized or underrepresented community in study abroad participation.

Global Learning Outcomes

UC Davis is working towards an ambitious goal of Global Education for All, aiming to provide 100% of students—undergraduate, graduate and professional—with global learning experiences that change their lives and our world. The following framework is being used to guide initiative activity and planning.