Effectiveness in communication requires understanding your audiences and what motivates them.
The UC Davis Department of Communication supports its students in acquiring knowledge to develop skills in intercultural communication through firsthand experiences among people of other nations and cultures.
By studying abroad, communication students can become engaged in other cultures and gain insights about people whose experiences and environments dramatically differ from their own. By exploring the communication styles and practices that people in other nations use, you'll broaden your analytical and critical-thinking abilities, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and vastly improve your value as you embark on a professional career.
Types of Global Learning Opportunities
The Global Learning Hub is an office on campus that wants to see students engage in global learning experiences before they graduate. The office offers programs, workshops and resources that enhance your academic and career pursuits through four broad areas of opportunity:
The Global Learning Hub also offers many opportunities for students to engage global learning virtually.
Key Resources
- The Global Learning Programs Search Tool allows students to quickly and easily search programs related to their global learning interests. Students can search by program type, term, region of the world, or subject area.
- The Scholarships & Funding Search Tool allows student to filter funding opportunities based on programs, degree level, term, subject region of the world or type of award.
- The Major Advising Pages (MAPS) list popular or recommended study abroad programs for each major and/or academic subject area. Please note that options for students in all cases are more extensive than listed.
- Read through student testimonials from previous Communication major students who have studied abroad.
- Review the Communication Department's Study Abroad Guidelines and Procedures.