This Connection is affiliated with the Asian and Pacific Islander Aggies (AandPIA) Living Learning Community and the Strategic Asian and Pacific Islander Retention Initiative (SAandPIRI). This LLC is a space for those interested in Asian American & Pacific Islander culture, history, and community to live and learn together. Participants in this FYAC will have the opportunity to learn about campus resources; meet AandPI community members including faculty and staff; and is designed to assist new Aggies with their transition to UC Davis. This FYAC is open to all students who identify with or who are interested in learning more about the Asian American & Pacific Islander community. First priority to register for this Connection is given to AandPIA LLC residents. All other interested first-year students will be considered if space remains during open registration.

Identity, Your Aggie Network

Join this Connection to bond with LGBTQIA+ community, explore your intersecting identities, and connect with affirming resources and supports for your time at UC Davis! This Connection is formed on the basis of a co-curricular theme of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Two Spirit communities and a common interest in creating an affirming space for historically marginalized communities. We will explore weekly topics from a lens that acknowledges how our multiple identities impact our experiences in the world. We will be connecting over popular LGBTQIA+ media and contemporary issues and hanging out as queer and trans people! We hope to keep this a closed space for LGBTQIA+ people in order to create a safe(r) space for our students. The Rainbow Connection group will be meeting in the LGBTQIA Resource Center in order to provide a direct connection to our services and support systems.

Identity

Black Girls Rock will provide women who identify with the African Diaspora, with academic, social, personal, and spiritual support. Facilitators will guide the students through transitional topics with creativity and thoughtfulness. Students will leave the Connection prepared to be strong role models in the community and be prepared to succeed both academically and socially.

Identity, Thrive

Are you feeling discouraged in pursuing medicine as a student of color? Health Professions Advising (HPA) is passionate about supporting the diversity of pre-health undergraduate students here at UC Davis. Join HPA as we welcome current Black medical students and Kaiser physicians to share their individual journeys into medicine. Each week, we’ll have a panel of professionals that will share advice and strategies on how to navigate this path. You’ll receive inspiring and practical guidance for beginning your pre-health journey. You’ll also have time to ask lots of questions, so get connected!

*This identity-based Connection is a focused experience for first-year undergraduate students of the African diaspora at UC Davis

Identity, Thrive, Master Minds

Welcome to ""Chisme y Comida""! 🌮🎉
Calling all vibrant Latinx students at UC Davis - it's time to gather, connect, and savor the flavors of our community! Join us in a dynamic space where chisme (gossip) flows freely like salsa and comida (food) is the heart of our gatherings.

Picture this: a lively group where we come together to celebrate our diverse identities, share personal experiences, and dive deep into the tapestry of Latinx culture. No matter where you are from, everyone's story adds a colorful thread to our collective narrative.

At ""Chisme y Comida,"" our meetings are a feast for the senses. Imagine lively discussions about navigating university life, finding your voice, and embracing who you are. We'll swap stories about our time at UC Davis - the highs, the challenges, and those unforgettable moments that shape our journey.

Of course, it wouldn't be ""Chisme y Comida"" without the comida - so bring your lunch :)

Our gatherings are about more than just food. They're a chance to honor traditions passed down through generations. We'll explore the richness of our customs and find new ways to keep them alive in our college lives.

And let's not forget the chisme! In this safe and supportive space, we embrace the art of storytelling. Share your latest triumphs, laugh about everyday adventures, or seek advice from fellow Latinx trailblazers. Here, chisme isn't just talk - it's a way to build connections and lift each other up.

So, whether you're a seasoned campus veteran or just starting your UC Davis journey, ""Chisme y Comida"" welcomes you with open arms (and full plates). Let's create memories, forge friendships, and revel in the beautiful tapestry of our Latinx community. Together, we'll make every gathering a fiesta to remember!

¡Bienvenidos a ""Chisme y Comida""! 🌟
 

Identity

This group is a great first step toward creating a supportive circle of friends and mentors within the larger UC Davis Christian community. Together we'll focus on topics that are important for new college students:
-Successfully using campus resources
-Managing stress
-Cultivating your purpose, motivation, and inspiration
This is a Christian based Aggie Connection where we will watch short videos, engage in discussions, learn from one another and uplift each other. This group will help equip you with tools and a biblical framework to navigate academic and personal challenges and reach your goals with purpose. Most importantly, this experience will add to your amazing and memorable first year at UC Davis. 

Identity, Your Aggie Network, Thrive

Through food, we are able to form connections with one another, explore different cultures, and establish a sense of community. Regardless of whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, where you come from, or the path that brought you to UC Davis, food has the power to bring us together through a shared commonality.

Together, we will explore food spots in the downtown Davis community. This group is for transfer students who are interested in sharing their culture through food and learning about the Davis food scene. Participants will gain a sense of community, exposure to different cultures/environments and to have a positive first step in your introduction to UC Davis. We all got to eat. Welcome to the table. Can we take your order?

**The cost of some group outings will be covered by the facilitators, during other outings, students will have the option to cover their own costs if they wish to purchase something

Aggie 101, Identity

If you're a new student and the first in your family to attend college, join this group to connect with fellow first-gen students like yourself. This is an exclusive opportunity for new students in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). Join the CAES Academic Advisors as we build community and develop strategies for becoming a successful Aggie from the start! We'll cover topics like adjusting to the quarter system, time management, and using resources on campus (both academic and others). 

Aggie 101, Identity, Your Aggie Network, Master Minds

If you're a new first-year student and the first in your family to attend college, join this group to connect with fellow first-gen students like yourself. This is an exclusive opportunity for new students in the College of Engineering (COE). Join the COE Academic Advisors as we build community, learn how to navigate campus resources (both academic and non-academic), and develop strategies for becoming a successful Aggie from the start! 

Aggie 101, Identity, Master Minds, Your Aggie Network

If you're a transfer student and the first in your family to attend college, join this group to connect with fellow first-gen students like yourself. This is an exclusive opportunity for new transfer students in the College of Letters and Science (L&S). Join the L&S Academic Advisors as we build community and develop strategies for becoming a successful Aggie from the start! We'll cover topics like adjusting to the quarter system, time management, and using resources on campus (both academic and others). 

Identity, Your Aggie Network, Master Minds, Aggie 101