

A New Beginning: My Journey to Grad School as First-Gen Student
My inspirations, dreams and aspirations
MPAc student Cievia Xiong describes her experience as a first-generation Hmong- American student, and how her family, friends and “ghost-mentors” inspire her to maintain a work-life balance while pursuing her career goals.

Following My California Dream in the MSBA in San Francisco
Thriving in a rigorous graduate business program
“The City is a perfect blend of networking opportunities, spectacular sunset views, nightlife and much more. I’m finally living my California dream!” says student Rishika Chaudhary.

3 Common Mental Health Challenges for Graduate School
How to avoid becoming overwhelmed
As you start preparing the life logistics of going back to school, don't neglect your most important asset: your mental health. Cleona Tsang MBA 23 shares tips on optimizing your mental health in order to reach your goals.

UC Davis Helped Me Prevent Career Burnout and to Start Thinking Like a CEO
Before reaching the C-Suite, you have to think like an executive
Want to avoid burnout? Bay Area Part-Time MBA student Taylor Stanton details how he capitalized on his UC Davis experience to thrive in his career.

5 More Tips to Make the Most of Your MBA: Part Two
Get involved, indulge yourself and seek staff expertise
Building on her advice, Sacramento Part-Time MBA student Leticia Garay offers five more tips to help you get ahead in grad school.

Stronger Together: How to Prioritize Your Wellness during Grad School
7 tips for setting yourself up for MBA success
Marielle Berman MBA 22 and Becca Litman MBA 22 share seven tips to help GSM students prioritize their mental health and wellness so they are set up for success while getting their degree.

5 Mental Health Tips for Grad School
MSBA students offer advice on self-care, compassion, positivity
World Mental Health Day spurred our MSBA students to jump on Instagram to post tips to alleviate stress and focus on personal wellness.

3 Ways an MBA Propelled My Success in Digital Health
Accelerated opportunities + enhanced business skills + breadth of UC Davis
As a global biopharmaceutical and digital health executive, triple-Aggie alumna Melinda Decker says her MBA kick-started her current career in digital health.

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: MSBA Alumna Lands Dream Job at Google
How my Venezuelan culture shaped my academic and professional journey
“Do you want to be successful? If so, help others become successful. It’s a simple formula,” writes MSBA alumna Ana Parra Vera, an MSBA grad now at Google.

Take the Reins: How Horses Can Increase Your Mental Health Awareness
Equestrian therapy at UC Davis offers natural healing power
Full-Time MBA student Ash Singh shares what it’s like to earn his horsemanship from the UC Davis Equestrian Center and how horses strengthen emotional intelligence.

New Rapid COVID-19 Test the Result of Partnership with Maurice Gallagher
UC Davis and alumnus Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., CEO of Allegiant Travel Company, partner on first COVID-19 test involving mass spectrometry, robotics and machine learning. The Gallaghers' major gift in 2007 named Gallagher Hall, our campus home.

5 Tips For Overcoming Business School Stress
According to a survey by the American College Health Association, 66% of graduate and professional students experienced above-average stress—and that was before the coronavirus pandemic.

5 Tips for Grad School Stress
Take stock of your wellness tools
(Editor's Note: This post is part of an effort by the UC Davis campus and the UC Davis Graduate School of Management to call attention to mental health issues and spread awareness about the resources available to students. See BeWell@GSM for more

24 Hours in My Life as a Full-Time MBA
Living a balanced life and enjoying all the little sips
A coffee connoisseur, MBA student and ambassador Tarun Chinniah keeps a meticulous schedule—with plenty of java breaks.

5 New Year's Resolutions to Enhance My Grad School Experience
Setting goals for better health and better results in the classroom
MSBA student William Ma shares five ways he seeks to improve himself in 2021 and beyond to meet personal and professional goals.

Podcast: Three Ways to Unlock Your Resilient Mindset
MBA alum and cognitive behavioral coach Casey Field explores stress, uncertainty
2020 has been a year of hurt, fear and uncertainty. In a blog and podcast MBA alum Casey Field explains how to develop a resilient mindset.

How I’m Staying Healthy and Productive During the Pandemic
Five tips to help you with remote work and staying active
Stressed while working from home? Bay Area MBA student Connie Xu offers five tips for productivity and how to stay active while working remotely.