What is the Global Ambassador Mentorship Program?
The Global Ambassador Mentorship Program is designed to help new first-year and transfer international undergraduate students successfully adjust to life at UC Davis. We match new international students with current students based on similar academic and social interests to connect them with a community of support and friends.
Participants share their culture and values with each other and build relationships. Through cultural exchange and participation in social events that the Global Ambassador Mentors host, new students develop close connections with new friends and feel at home in their new community.
Global Ambassador Mentor Fellows represent the diverse student community on campus—both domestic and international, from different academic years and fields of study, and with varied life experiences.
How to Apply
- Applications to receive mentorship as a mentee for the 2024-25 year are now closed.
- Keep up to date on events by subscribing to the SISS Newsletter and checking SISS events.
- Learn more about the program and how to apply to become a mentor fellow.
How To Get Involved
Get Mentorship as a Mentee
Global Ambassador "mentees" are incoming (new and transfer) international undergraduate students who want to make a friend in the U.S., ask questions about student life at UC Davis, and learn about resources and fun events on campus. Learn how to get a mentor.
Meet the 2025-26 Mentor Fellows
Get to know more about the academic and personal interests of this year's Mentor Fellows and read their messages for new international students.
Contact Information
Kim Notehelfer
Experiential and Intercultural Program Coordinator
Global Learning Hub, Global Affairs
knotehelfer@ucdavis.edu