Review the Basics & Preparing for Classes
- Review the intro Math and Stats course materials with the resources put together by the Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center Math Specialists.
- Math Resources: https://tutoring.ucdavis.edu/math
- Stats Resources: https://tutoring.ucdavis.edu/statistics
- STA 13 Review Videos
- Feel free to review the expanded course descriptions to familiarize yourself with the material if you would like to prepare in advance
- Summer Scholars Writing Academy
- Advance your writing skills with fellow Affie writers this summer! UC Davis students can spend six weeks working with the Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center (AATC) experts and leveling up writing skills at the Summer Scholars Writing Academy. This in-person program is open to students is all majors and fields of study. The program is FREE, but space is limited.
- Session I: June 23rd - July 28th
- Session II: August 4th - September 8th
- Register by June 15th for Session I or July 27th for Session II
- If you need access to certain computer lab programs over break such as R-Studio, Photoshop, etc., check out the IET Virtual Lab.
- Be sure to download any course materials from Canvas that you think you will need to review later. Not all courses allow students to keep access to the Canvas page after the quarter has ended.
Learn Something New
- Statistics, Data Science, Programming, and other Technical Skills
- Participate in a Kaggle competition or attend their micro-courses
- Watch videos from the UC Davis Data Lab's workshop archive.
- Work on a personal project on a topic that interests you
- If you need some ideas: DataCamp Project Ideas
- University of California, Davis Online Courses | Coursera
- UC Davis offers online courses on Coursera including:
- Read the news! All students get free access to the New York Times. Learn more here.
- UC Davis Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Learn about their resources and activities.
Build Your Career
- Update your LinkedIn and Handshake Profiles
- A break period is a great time to check that your profiles are up to date and include a professional photo.
- Create a Portfolio
- A professional website or portfolio can serve as a place to showcase samples of your work, highlight your experience, and act as a hub for all of your professional activities.
- Prepare for the Upcoming Career Fairs
- The Career Fair is a great opportunity for you to meet representatives from companies who are hiring a wide variety of internship and full-time positions! Come build your network and learn about various career opportunities!
- Summer Virtual Career Fair: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 11 AM - 3 PM
- To register, click here
- Virtual Consulting Showcase Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 11 AM - 3 PM
- To register, click here
- Fall Virtual Career Fair: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 11 AM - 3 PM
- To register, click here
- Tips For Success
- Research about companies ahead of time
- To see all companies attending, click here
- Update your resume
- Prepare your elevator pitch
- A 30-60 second introduction into who you are, what you do, and the skills you provide
- UC Davis Career Center - Examples of Elevator Pitches
- Research about companies ahead of time
- Search for Internships
- It is still not too late to find an internship for Summer 2026! Continue to look through sites like Handshake for internship opportunities.
- Explore Graduate Schools
- Research different graduate programs and consider what might be the best fit for your interests and goals, what application materials are needed, and what requirements specific programs have for acceptance. Faculty in your area of interest can be a great resource.
Explore Local Activities & Places
If you are staying in the Davis/Sacramento area over Spring Break, below are a few activities and places you can explore.
- Visit a Museum
- Take a Hike
- Other Activities and Places
- The Dirt
- To stay up to date with events in Davis, click here.