Spring break is a great time to pause and reflect on what the past 6 months have been like for you, and your student.

Spring is in the air, and the summer plans of your student may be up the air! Spring break is a great time for your student to reflect on their education and career goals.

Encourage your student to uncover a profession they love through: 1. Carving out time to understand personal values, skills, and interests 2. Talking to people and networking 3. Testing it out and reflecting

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. This month we are focusing on major exploration. UC Davis has over 100 majors! There truly is a major for everyone, but it can be overwhelming.

Winter quarter is a great time for your student to start getting involved on campus outside of the classroom if they haven’t already. Co-curricular activities complement the learning that students are attaining in the classroom by allowing them to practice and apply what they are learning. It is also a great way for your student to build skills and find community. UC Davis is an enormous campus, and getting involved in clubs, groups, or other activities can help make the campus feel smaller, have a more personalized experience and make it easier to connect with other students with similar interests.

The best New Year resolutions include a mixture of practical plans and personal self-knowledge. Finding a career is no different! Here at the Internship and Career Center we have advice and resources so that students can pursue career goals that satisfy the work and you.

UC Davis is always vibrant, but numerous facilities opening across campus make this academic year especially exciting. All are fueled by philanthropy—and they all benefit student growth and learning.

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 is the third 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.