What Parents Say
The orientation program was excellent in terms of giving us a sense of what to expect
and providing key planning information. My husband and I attended since one of our
daughters was on a study abroad program in London, and the other was attending UCSD...transferring
to Davis, but not there yet. We came away with most of our questions answered and,
importantly, a name and number...thank you!
The program itself was wonderful. One of my daughters told me today that her side
trip to Venice was the single most exciting art experience of her life (she's an
art major). My daughters loved their accommodations and the autonomy they had to
plan side trips (Venice, Pisa, Naples, Rome, Pompeii), while still having the safety
net of their classmates and instructor.
I really felt that my daughters were well prepared and appropriately overseen during
their summer abroad experience. They returned home with increased self-confidence,
bubbling over with enthusiasm, and with greater intellectual curiosity about the
world beyond California! We were absolutely thrilled with our family's experience
with the summer study abroad program.
Ellen Curtis, parent of two students on the Florence program 2005
This is an amazing opportunity. South Africa has an interesting and diverse history
and culture. We traveled there in 1999 and loved it. To actually live there and
study and travel a bit is wonderful. We were quite envious of our daughter. She
loved it, both educationally and socially. The group of students had a great time
learning and just being together. Not too many professors open up their homes for
a reunion either. Also Africa is one of the few continents left where you can see
certain animals in their natural environments in this way. We were so pleased that
this was part of their experience. You will never view a zoo the same again.
Sooooooooo......politically, socially, environmentally and historically, South Africa
is exciting. It is on our list of places that we want to return to. Thank you for
organizing this trip and study. We highly recommend it.
Peter and Fredda Morris , parents of a student on "South Africa: City to Safari,"
2008
The Barcelona UC Davis summer program could not have been a better experience and
fit for my daughter. The academic program was stimulating for her and she particularly
enjoyed the opportunity to interact with local community members. Barcelona sounded
like a safe and great backdrop for engaging youthful activities, but most important,
the experience seemed to make a positive contribution toward her maturity and insight.
What a fine opportunity.
Jeanne Furstoss, parent of a student on "Housing and Community Development in
Barcelona" 2007
Jasmine's experience in Barcelona was life changing. From the moment she got on
the airplane to her safe return trip home, she experienced a part of herself which
gave her a better sense of the world around her, of people's customs, cultures,
behaviors, art and folklore. Most importantly, it provided her an opportunity to
experience life on her own, gaining greater maturity and independence. We are extremely
happy that our daughter participated in this program.
Maria Gutierrez, parent of a student on "Housing and Community Development in
Barcelona" 2007
Our daughter Sara went to Greece this summer and had a wonderful time. She had the
opportunity to visit a number of locations she probably wouldn't have seen on her
own. The sites were both exciting and educational. As a parent, I liked the safety
net of knowing there was a group looking out for her in her travels. She gained
a lot of self confidence on that trip.
Shari Scheller, parent of a student on "Travelers in Greece" 2008
My daughter participated in the 2008 Travelers in Greece program through U. C. Davis
Summer Abroad. I found the program to be very well-organized and responsibly planned.
The orientation answered my questions and lessened my anxiety that my 18 year old
would be traveling alone to a country where she did not speak the language and where
even the alphabet was different.
Lexi had a fabulous time exploring Greece, sampling new cuisine, making new friends,
expanding her language skills, and she returned with a new maturity, awareness,
and appreciation for her family, country, and culture.
I highly recommend this program for the educational, cultural, and personal experiences
and benefits it offers college students.
Peggy Mayfield, parent of a student on "Travelers in Greece" 2008
I think it was a great opportunity for [my daughter] to see how other individuals
live and how different cultures are. It was a great stepping stone for her to build
upon.
Parent of a student on “Documentary Filmmaking in the Caribbean,” 2006