Navigating Your Academic Journey: Majors, Jobs, and Internships
Have you been thinking about your future career and starting to look for jobs and internships? Been wondering what you can do with your major and where you can get help and guidance? We've got you covered with valuable insights on majors, jobs, and internships to help you chart a successful academic and professional course.
“I’m not sure about my major”
- Check out our Major Card Sort Tool to help you explore the majors UC Davis has to offer and see which one is right for you
"What can I do with my major?"
- Connect with your professor (via class or office hours)
- Meet with other peers in the same major or with a peer advisor in your department
- Check out the Major Blog to read about some college majors and what kind of careers you can pursue with them
"Where can I find internships?"
- Summer Abroad Internships through the Global Learning Hub
- Visit the Internship and Career Center (ICC)
- Browse Handshake for opportunities
"How can I find a job?"
- Attend Internship and Career Fairs to connect to potential employers
- Check out Handshake to find local/on campus job openings
- Look into paid research opportunities
- Networking (the ICC has helpful tips)
Join us for a Residential Academics Program
The snacks are on us! See what programs are upcoming here:
Stress Dealing with Raising Cane's
- Wednesday, February 21, 5:00-6:00p.m. in Tercero Residential Academic Center
- Thursday, February 29, 6:30-7:30p.m. in Scrub Oak Auditorium
Research, Internships, & Donuts
- Friday, March 1, 5:00-6:00p.m. in Cuarto Residential Academic Center
Still unsure about your academic and career options? Need any additional help? Reach out to your Peer Mentor or email reshallacademics@ucdavis.edu with any questions/concerns. Check out who your Peer Mentor is and schedule a 1-on-1 meeting!