Global Aggies

Global Aggies are members of the UC Davis community who are living the Global Affairs mission: to inspire and advance global curiosity, understanding and engagement.

 

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Fulbright Spotlight: Mary Alurwar Experiences the German Higher Education System

  • by Nicole Purba, Writing Intern
Mary Alurwar is a UC Davis Global Affairs’ international scholar advisor within Services for International Students and Scholars. She serves as the J-1 lead advisor and backup for H1-Bs. In October, Alurwar traveled to Germany to learn the latest trends in Germany’s higher education system. She received a 2024 Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) Award, which awarded her a 2-week program, travel, and accommodation grant.
Jessica in Scotland with the Global Aggies logo in the right hand corner.

Adventures in Design Abroad

  • by Casey Duyan, Writing Intern

Jessica Romick, a fourth-year design major with a focus in graphic design, has been creative throughout her whole life. From painting to embroidery, Jessica has not only developed a love for the arts but also extensive skills in her field. Jessica transferred to UC Davis with an associate's degree in graphic design, hoping to expand her horizons in professional creative fields.

Vyoma dances in a blue skirt next to an Egghead.

Power of Dance

  • by Isabella Beristain

UC Davis third-year biochemistry and molecular biology major Vyoma Bhanap wants to change the world through dance. In April, the Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation Committee awarded Bhanap $15,000 to implement her proposal, Dance Bhoomi. This project uses the power of dance — specifically, dance therapy — to safely bridge the mind-body disconnect that often occurs in children who experience constant trauma.

Jeff wearing a graduation cap and gown, holding flowers, and standing in front of a UC Davis sign.

Enrichment and Opportunity through Language and Culture Coaching

  • by Jacob Feinstein, Student Writing Intern, Global Affairs
Jeff completed his Bachelors in Engineering in 2019 and further pursued a PhD in electrical and computer engineering with a specialization in artificial and machine learning, graduating in 2023. Aspiring to help other students and professors by serving as a Teaching Assistant, he turned to Language and Culture Coaching within Global Affairs for help.
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Finding Global Community at UC Davis and Beyond

  • by Evie White, Student Communications Assistant
Rikiya Hatano returned to Davis in January 2023 to continue working towards a Bachelor of Science in International Agricultural Development. Getting involved with campus programs, Hatano took up the role of a Global Ambassador Mentor Fellow in Spring 2023. Previously a mentee when he first entered UC Davis, Hatano found community through the program and later applied to be a mentor himself.
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Experiences Abroad and at Home

  • by Jacob Feinstein, Student Writing Intern, Global Affairs
Valeria Becerra Angulo is an international relations major with a minor in French, Human Rights, and Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning. In 2023, Valeria participated in the UCEAP Sciences PO Paris Study Abroad program to study European politics in France. There, she aimed to “open up to different people from different cultures” and “expand herself as an international citizen both intellectually and physically.”
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