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Get the inside scoop on life at the UC Davis College of Letters and Science direct from our student ambassadors -- distinguished scholars representing L&S, who provide leadership opportunities, amplify the College's outreach, and foster community among students, their families, and their communities.
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The Largest Student-Run Event in the Nation: Behind the Scenes at UC Davis Picnic Day

Go behind the scenes of UC Davis' 112th Picnic Day and discover how student leadership, collaboration, and community bring the university's biggest tradition to life.

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From Homesick to Home: Finding Belonging at UC Davis

In this article, a student reflects on the question "what does it mean to truly belong?" She shares her experience of finding her home away from home at UC Davis, and how you can too.

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The Ambassadors Podcast

Each episode, we go over student life at UC Davis, what it's like to be an ambassador, and much more. Listen in and get to know your student ambassadors!

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Winter 2026

How Saying "Yes" to Research Changed my College Experience

One student was dragged to the Undergraduate Research Conference by her friend. She went in with zero expectations, but her curiosity grew, and it led to landing her first research role.

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Winter 2026

Gaining Community & Confidence Through the STaR Program

A student reflects on how the Student Transition and Retention (STaR) Program helped her feel a sense of belonging at UC Davis, grow in confidence, and access meaningful opportunities.

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Where Opportunity Awaits: Davis to Sacramento

Learn about the UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) program and how it helped one of our Ambassadors land a valuable internship, gain real-world policy experience, and build her professional network.

Past Articles

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The Intersection of Computer Science and Cinema & Digital Media

One ambassador blends artistic creativity with technical skills by pursuing a double major in Cinema & Digital Media (CDM) and Computer Science.
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So You Didn’t Get a Summer Internship. Now What?

Discover how UC Davis students can still make the most of summer with classes, volunteering, and more.
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What Does it Mean to Study STEM in a Liberal Arts College?

Discover how STEM students thrive in Letters and Science, gaining critical interdisciplinary skills.
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Bridging Medicine and Culture

Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, the new Medical Humanities minor at UC Davis prepares students to think critically and compassionately about healthcare.