Thailand

Sophia Mattingly is a dedicated lecturer in the School of Education at UC Davis and student teacher supervisor for CSU Sacramento, where she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her roles.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Thailand offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

Gain teaching experience in traditional Thai temple schools in Chiang Mai while immersing yourself in the Land of the Smiles.

The "Microbiology Lab in the Kingdom of Smiles" program provides financial aid opportunities for eligible students and includes various fees, such as a Summer Abroad Fee and course fees, while covering accommodations in comfortable hotels near Assumption University, most meals during excursions, transportation including airfare to Phuket, and necessary lab supplies, though personal expenses and entertainment costs remain the students' responsibility.

Professor Glenn Young is an internationally recognized expert of food safety and infectious disease microbiology. A seasoned international scholar—he has worked, lived and traveled throughout Thailand and the other Southeast Asian countries of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.

UC Davis Summer Abroad Thailand offers students the opportunity to earn units over the summer through immersive coursework, enhanced by local excursions, guest lectures and reflective assignments.

The "Microbiology Lab in the Kingdom of Smiles" program offers pre-departure and on-site orientations to prepare students for their experience, requires participants to manage their own travel arrangements while providing included transportation for program activities, and outlines entry requirements for both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, ensuring all participants are enrolled in health insurance while also offering resources and support for LGBTQIA+ travelers.

The "Microbiology Lab in the Kingdom of Smiles" program offers students accommodations at Assumption University in Bangkok, sharing standard hotel rooms with access to modern amenities, while meals are affordable with many local dining options; excursions include visits to historical sites like Ayutthaya, cultural landmarks like the Grand Palace, and leisure activities in beach towns such as Phuket, all aimed at providing a comprehensive experience of Thailand's vibrant culture and microbiology studies.

Study microbial diversity from Bangkok markets to Andaman Sea islands in an immersive Thai laboratory experience.