Summer Abroad

Four students, four countries, one season of discovery

Nobody combines the studies of nature and culture the way that UC Davis does. Travel with four Summer Sessions undergraduates as they explore the people, traditions and environment overseas and post their discoveries here.

Scotland

"Some Scottish people are more familiar with American TV shows than I am! On the flip side, I was surprised to discover that in my four weeks of travels, I saw more of Scotland than many Scots have," Erin Loury concludes.

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Ireland

"American politics seemed to creep into every conversation. In fact, I’d argue that the average person living in Ireland is more aware of American politics than the average American," Pamela concludes.

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Australia

"My experience in Australia was definitely worth the 13-hour nonstop airplane rides. I learned about another country and myself," concludes Michelle Evans.

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South Africa

"Being in South Africa forced me out of what I thought was normal, and I experienced things that most people never get a chance to do," Ian MacKenzie concludes...

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