INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH and PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

People to see, places to go,things to doExperience California living at its bestThe University of California, Davis is locatedin the heart of California’s Central Valley, anhour-and-a-half from the exciting and culturallydiverse San Francisco Bay Area, and two hoursfrom world-class skiing and snowboarding at LakeTahoe. The Napa Valley is even closer. Davis isalso convenient for white-water rafting, and there’sbicycling everywhere!Northern California is also the place where theorganic food movement began. Discover thearea’s wonderful artisan cheeses, fresh olive oilsand fragrant vinegars—all at the Davis FarmersMarket and the David Food Co-op.Social gatherings, sporting events andentertainmentFor International English and ProfessionalProgram students, classes are usually heldbetween 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. After class,you can enjoy activities at the Center orjoin other UC Davis students for variousactivities on campus, such as:• Going to the fitness center at theActivities and Recreation Center(ARC)• Taking art and design classes atthe Craft Center• Bowling at the Memorial Union• Signing-up with the ExperimentalCollege for a yoga, dance or martialarts class• Bicycling, golf or jogging on campus or in town• Riding a horse at the Equestrian Center• Experiencing Davis nightlife by going dancing,or attending musical performances or thecinema• Playing on an intramural sports teamextension.ucdavis.edu/internationalActivitiesWe provide a wide variety of daily socialactivities for our students, including:• Ice cream socials• Arts and crafts• Conversation groups• Sports, games and tournaments• Quarterly social gatherings and dances• Movie and book discussion groups• Cultural cooking exchangesOptional weekend trips provideunforgettable experiencesOur optional day and overnight trips add to theoverall California experience. The time spent awayfrom campus provides you with a more completeview of American life and culture, including:• Hiking and observation of nature in YosemiteNational Park• Visiting and learning about California history inSacramento, the state’s capital• Discovering the diversity of American culture inSan Francisco• Experiencing Disneyland and Universal Studiosin Los Angeles• Tasting world-famous California wines in thebeautiful Napa Valley• Skiing and snowboarding at Lake Tahoe• Screaming on the roller-coasters at Six FlagsDiscovery KingdomHike in Yosemite National Park orthe Grand Canyon.Cruise through a Redwood forest oralong California’s famous coast.Take a yoga class, and explore themind/body connection.Shop at nearby outlet stores.Ski or snowboard at Lake Tahoe.Walk across the Golden Gate Bridgein San Francisco.