Parents and Families

In the Know

In the Know is a free monthly e-newsletter full of useful articles that help families connect with UC Davis during their students' undergraduate experience.

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Select articles from previous In the Know issues are below.

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Mythbusting Common Misconceptions in the Major to Career Pipeline

  • by Emma Singletary, career advisor, UC Davis Internship and Career Center
“What are you majoring in?” “What do you want to do after you graduate?” These are some common questions your student may be asked from the time they are in high school through their time here at UC Davis. While these well-intentioned questions can come from friends, family members, professors, and peers, they may result in a variety of feelings for your student. Some students are still exploring their paths, and that’s okay! Career planning is a lifelong process, and there are many myths that can challenge your student along the way. Below, we have busted some common myths about majors and careers.
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Financial Resources for Your Aggie

  • by UC Davis Financial Aid and Scholarships
Whether your student is new to campus or drawing closer to graduation, knowing what resources are available to help alleviate financial stress is always valuable. Our Basic Needs webpage will help you discover a wide range of resources offered on campus, and here are a few that many find useful.
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Chancellor’s Fellows keep UC Davis research and teaching on the cutting edge

  • by Cari DuBois-Wright, associate director of development, Parent Giving
I’m always impressed and inspired by the faculty we have here at UC Davis. And every year, we get a great reminder of our faculty’s excellence when a new class of Chancellor’s Fellows is named. These early career faculty members are recognized for their outstanding research and will carry the chancellor’s imprimatur for five years. With a cohort of nine fellows for 2023-2024, the program has reached a new milestone, having named 200 fellows since being established in 2000.
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Keeping in communication with your student: embracing co-curricular activities

  • by Erika Reynolds, assistant director of residential academics, Student Housing and Dining Services
The New Student Academic Services unit housed within Student Housing and Dining Services is comprised of Orientation and Residential Academics. Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis. This is the fourth part of a series where we highlight part of the academic transition your student might be experiencing and questions you can ask your student to help support them through this transition.
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Crowdfund offers students an impactful fundraising experience

  • by Cari DuBois-Wright, associate director of development, Parent Giving
Crowdfund UC Davis, which takes place in October and February each year, offers a chance for students to acquire firsthand philanthropic experience. The program enables students, faculty, and staff groups to create a team and raise funds for specific projects through a university-sanctioned crowdfunding platform.
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Using AI in the Job Search

  • by Elizabeth Storer, senior career advisor at the Internship and Career Center
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT, your college students may find these tools to be a helpful addition to their job search strategy. It is also critical to learn how to engage with these tools effectively and ethically. The UC Davis Internship and Career Center has added a useful page on our website to guide students in how to use generative AI like ChatGPT.
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