The Washington Program places UC Davis students in the University of California Washington Center (UCDC) to live, intern, and study in the nation's capital for an academic quarter. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Information sessions are held frequently throughout the year.

Many students want to work on climate change issues to reduce our carbon footprint, conserve resources for future generations and make the planet more sustainable. 

Use these resources from the Internship and Career Center to plan your future:

Shanon Astley ’13 has advice for STEM majors about how to advance their careers.

You see the words "college" and "university" a lot when you read about places in higher education. And it can be confusing.

The difference between a college and a university is a matter of size. UC Davis is, in fact, a large university — a university made up of four colleges that teach both undergraduates and graduates.

You know the pop culture phenomenon that mashes up existing video, song and more to create something new and exciting? UC Davis does that — we think and work across traditional boundaries. In fact, we’re a leader in the mashups that, in the academic world, are called interdisciplinary studies. If you want to innovate, help contribute to solving the world’s most pressing problems and open up your career opportunities, here are five major mashups to check out.

This blog features many majors to help you explore what you want to do. Here are a few to consider:

When you announce your plan to attend college, you’ll often hear “What is your major?” or a question related to your future goals and aspirations. Choosing one college major can be easy or difficult, especially with so many great course topics and majors to choose from at UC Davis.

Nearly 40 percent of UC Davis undergraduates participate in hands-on research. On the occasion of the 28th annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference on April 28 and 29 — where more than 700 students presented their work — we introduce you to some students and graduates who shared what they’ve gained. Consider how the research experience can benefit you, too.

Most students are told that college is worth the investment but aren’t given enough information on how your career potential after college varies by degree and skills. I’d like to give you some facts to help you figure it out.

Read how you can improve your opportunities for better jobs.

“What’s your major?” That’s the question everyone seems to ask when they hear you are going to college. So, you may feel pressure to have a major nailed down by the time you arrive on campus.

My advice: Don’t!