Academic Preparation

Celebrating Partnerships Old and New

A benefit of working in international education is the opportunity to work with partners from around the world. In March, we welcomed two delegations from Shandong Province in China and look forward to working on these upcoming ventures together.

Meet Instructor Teresa Pargeter

Teresa Pargeter is a recipient of the Outstanding Service Award for Teaching. A longtime instructor of UC Davis International Programs, she has more than 30 years of experience teaching a wide range of ages and language abilities.

Spend Your Summer or Winter Break Studying at UC Davis

Intensive learning without the long-term commitment is what makes our Short-Term Content Based Programs perfect for summer and winter break. Students from around the world can explore several distinct subject areas while improving their English language skills and enjoying the cultural and social perks of studying abroad.

Elevated Learning

Through collaborations with the UC Davis Model United Nations Team, students in our Academic Engagement Program and students from Kyoto Otani High School participating in a custom program are able to increase their awareness and understanding of current issues around the world.

Back to School: International Students Return to Campus

Fall 2021 marked the beginning of a return to in-person learning on the UC Davis campus, and students from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education’s International programs were among those eager to make the most of their college experience. See what students and their instructors had to say about being back at school.

Student Spotlight: Ayu Kawashima

Ayu Kawashima, an undergraduate at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, envisions starting a Model UN team at her university. After completing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Seminar, Kawashima is determined to play a role in shaping the future of Japan by promoting SDGs and working toward a more equal society.