In this workshop, participants will define culture and understand skills critical to intercultural learning and communication, analyze how their own culture affects their communication style and preferences and reflect on other’s communication norms and preferences.
In this workshop, participants will reflect on their own conflict style and cultural norms and context contribute to conflict and analyze different conflict scenarios relevant to graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars
Ph.D. student Gillian Bergmann spent six months in Angers, France, conducting hands-on microbial ecology research while building global collaborations—and her confidence in French. From sequencing DNA in the lab to sharing baguettes with colleagues, the experience deepened her scientific skills and sense of belonging across cultures.
Spending the summer documenting animal management practices on California dairy farms was both eye-opening and rewarding for Ph.D. student Christian Bernal-Córdoba. From navigating cultural and language barriers to witnessing the real-world impact of antimicrobial use, this experience deepened Christian's research and reinforced the power of lived expertise in shaping sustainable solutions.
Alejandra Cano, a Ph.D. candidate in Native American Studies, participated in the UC Davis Grad Grants program in Colombia to integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with stingless bee conservation. Collaborating with the Embera community, she helped revitalize eco-cultural practices and gained valuable insights into decolonial environmental approaches and cross-cultural collaboration.
UC Davis MBA student Myrna Robles Couch and Allison Judy participated in a week-long MBA International Study Trip (IST) to Santiago, Chile, including a visit to UC Davis Chile.
Felicia Zhornitsky spent a month in Peru, volunteering with Sacred Valley Health to support community health workers in Quechua-speaking villages. This experience deepened her commitment to culturally sensitive, community-based healthcare and reinforced her dedication to pursuing a medical career that bridges healthcare systems and underserved populations.
UC Davis Ph.D. student Carlos Brito explores the impact of Venezuelan migration on local elections and public education quality in Boa Vista, Brazil. He highlights different aspects of his field experiences, including interactions with diverse cultural groups and the challenges of delivering public services in a multicultural environment.
