Get an Aggie’s perspective on life at UCD
Hear what it’s like to be a UC Davis Aggie from one of our enthusiastic and engaging student tour guides! They can help you discover what’s different about UC Davis, from the obvious (our bike-friendly campus) to the outlandish (the Walt Disney World fire hydrant near our law school).
Read some of their stories below, then connect with an Aggie Tour Guide in real time by registering for one of our online admission presentations.
Olivia Sanchez
Pronouns: she/hers
Major: Political Science—Public Service
Loves about UCD: Tight-knit, collaborative community
Jeremy Brown
Pronouns: he/him
Major: Genetics and Genomics
Fave college-town thing: Downtown Davis right next to campus
Gehena Girish
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Global Disease Biology
Best college memories: Lounging on the Quad with friends
Katie Phillips
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Managerial Economics
Made friends in: Greek life
Sammy Abrego
Pronouns: he/him/his
Major: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
UCD has taught him: Value of collaborative study and research
Jeff Simpson
Major: Psychology (Biology emphasis)
Aggie observation: The people make the experience
Michelle Lester
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Communication
Davis is like: Stars Hollow from “Gilmore Girls”
Mia Zidan
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Microbiology, and Philosophy
Meets challenges by: Being bold and taking chances
Morgan Hall
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Anthropology
Best spot in town: The Davis Farmers Market
Henna Kabra
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Managerial Economics
Quirky campus sight: London double-decker buses
Hannah Bireschi
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning
Advice to future Aggies: Try new things!
Jojo Carusa
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Nutrition Science
Likes about UCD: Supportive culture
Paige Kaufman
Major: Human Development
UCD stereotype that’s true: Kind and genuine students
Brady Beach
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Major: Biomedical Engineering
Big university/small town fact: Around 40,000 students, always a familiar face