The Ambassadors

Lessons from Year One: Dorm Life, Drop Dates & Doing Too Much


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In this episode, Letters and Science student ambassadors Emily and Kyhara reflect on their first-year college experiences, sharing real talk about academic regrets, dorm life, transitional programs, and navigating housing searches. They discuss how they’ve grown through the L&S ambassador program, developing leadership, time management, and communication skills. From surviving heavy course loads and discovering Pass/No Pass too late, to appreciating suite-style dorms and the perks of early housing searches, the hosts offer honest, relatable advice to help new students avoid common pitfalls. The episode wraps up with a fun round of "this or that."

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The AmbassadorsBy UC Davis College of Letters and Science