Learn essential skills to succeed in the U.S. undergraduate environment. This course is intended for international high school students (grades 10-12) interested in pursuing an undergraduate education in the United States. The course is designed to provide tools and strategies needed to focus, think critically and become an independent lifelong learner to achieve greater success in college and beyond. Students will also have the unique opportunity to experience campus life at a world-class, tier 1 research university known for its rigorous academics and safe college-town atmosphere. Upon completion of the course, students will earn two units of UC Davis academic credit, gain a newfound confidence in their academic performance and have a better understanding of the U.S. college admissions process—particularly the UC Davis admissions process.
Program Benefits
Students will improve their academic study skills by learning:
- College-level writing skills
- Strategies for active reading and listening
- Note taking and test preparation
- Organizational and time management skills
- Discussion and leadership skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- How to focus and stay on task
Program Details
The program consists of 22 instruction hours. Students will be required to take an English Placement Test to determine eligibility. A minimum English level is required. The minimum score is IELTS 5, Duolingo 80, Michigan Placement Test 400, or the equivalent.
This is a commuter program. Students must coordinate their own housing.
For more information about the program, please contact program staff via email at youth@ucde.ucdavis.edu.