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London Breed (B.A., political science, ’97) is only the second woman and the first African American to serve as San Francisco's Mayor. Her term runs until January 2020.

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Nearly 400 faculty members at UC Davis were among the first generation in their families to achieve a college degree. Now they are reaching out to undergraduates to help them succeed. (University of California)

First-Generation Faculty Share Tips for Success

College Students Told ‘You Belong Here,’ ‘Work Hard,’ ‘Own Your Education,’ ‘Connect as Much as Possible’

What is research? What are graduate students? How do I get all of my work done when the quarter is going so fast? I really need to go home and be with my family, but should I? What should I do if I'm interested in studying something different than what my family expects? If you’re a first-generation college student, you may have questions you’re not sure who to ask.

North Hall, located opposite The Quad, is one of 13 locations where students can meet with counselors to get help on educational and personal issues. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis)

4 Ways to Get Career and Personal Help From Counseling Services

Counselors Assist 4,000 Students a Year in Creating Fulfilling College Experiences

As a psychologist with UC Davis Counseling Services, I know from long experience that choosing a major and getting started on a career path can be overwhelming for college students. Counseling Services is here to help!

Academic advisor Anya Gibson says she and her fellow advisors want to help guide and support students on their academic journey at UC Davis. (Jennifer Kutzleb)

3 Reasons to Get to Know Your Academic Advisor

Get Guidance and Support to Thrive While Having a Meaningful College Experience

Do you want to get involved on campus and don’t know where to start? I can help!

Did you have a quarter where things didn’t go as planned? Let’s develop a success plan together.

Are you facing graduation without plans for your future? Come see me.

Art history and psychology double major Benjamin Castle now leads sales for San Francisco public radio station KQED. (Christina White/KQED)

Experiences Outside Classroom Led Alum to Public Radio Career

He's KQED's National Sales Coordinator Thanks to Experiences at KDVS and Campus Art Gallery Get Art and Radio Experience

Find career-building experiences at UC Davis.

Manetti Shrem Museum

After interning as a safety analyst with the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C., her senior year, Emily Kaar ’17 was soon hired as a full-time policy analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. (Emily Kaar courtesy photo)

STEM Majors' Career Horizons Expand in Washington, D.C.

Students Discover Prestigious National Internships Offered Through UC Washington Center Washington Program Facts

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.

Members of the Davis Women in Business student club pose with end-of-quarter award certificates. (courtesy Nicole Garcia)

Female-Majority Student Clubs Offer Support and Career Development

Members build confidence, portfolio of experience that help them stand out to employers

For college women, female-majority student clubs can offer empowerment, a support system and professional networking opportunities. Members find that being in the presence of amazing, driven women helps, rather than hurts, their own personal and career ambitions.

Alumna Sydney Vergis, a double major in economics and environmental policy, analysis and planning, often rides her bike from Davis to Sacramento where she is the acting legislative director for the California Air Resources Board. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis)

6 Aggies Who Are California's Environmental Guardians

Aggies Become Green Advocates as Managers, Policymakers, Professors and Attorneys How to Prepare for a Green Career

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:

American studies major Jacob Frank started with an internship and seasonal job with the National Football League and then moved into a permanent job with the league’s health and safety policy department that he now manages. (Getty Images)

American Studies Major Directs NFL Health and Safety Policies

Professors Encouraged His Love of Sports and Interest in Marketing

Editor’s note: This alumni success story is presented here as it was first published in the College of Letters and Science Magazine in 2016.

Shehzad Lokhandwalla, a computer science major, says, “I love children and education, so my passion drives me to always do a little more and be selfless in it.” (UC Davis photo)

Graduate Combines Computer Science and Education

Inspired by UC Davis Mentors, Alumnus Pursues Global Opportunities and Leaves Legacy

Editor’s note: This alumni success story is presented here as it was first published for #aggiesatwork on the Cal Aggie Alumni Association website in 2016. According to LinkedIn, Shehzad is now working as a software developer at One Acre Fund in Kenya.