Visiting Scholars Ministry

Provide resources and introduce visiting scholars to American culture, life and Christian faith.

About

Visiting Scholars Ministry (VSM) is a campus graduate student group that welcomes and serves all international visiting scholars and post-docs. We strive to provide enriching experiences during their stay in America by introducing them to American culture, life, and Christian faith. We also provide resources to help newly arrived visiting scholars to get to know our campus and adjust to the new life in Davis.

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Typical events & activities

English Cafe (on-campus hour-long English conversation time over yummy food)

Davis Campus Tours

Shopping trips to Target, Walmart, International Market, and Ranch 99 to help newly arrived visiting scholars to settle in

9/13 Visiting Scholars/Int'l Post Docs Welcome Dinner

9/16 Visiting Scholars/Int'l Post Docs Welcome Dessert Social

9/17 Mid-Autumn Festival Gathering

Benefits of joining

Receive resources for newly arrived visiting scholars, e.g. campus tours and shopping trips to Target, Walmart, International Market, and Ranch 99 to help settle in.

Practice English conversations & learn American idioms and expressions.

Form lasting friendships with experienced alumni & former international students.

Learn about Christianity and the Bible

Go on outings and getaways to places like San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, etc.

How to get involved

Visiting scholars and international post docs are welcome to attend any of the following events at the beginning of Fall Quarter to check out VSM: - 9/13 Visiting Scholars/Int'l Post Docs Welcome Dinner - 9/16 Visiting Scholars/Int'l Post Docs Welcome Dessert Social - 9/17 Mid-Autumn Festival Gathering In addition, you can sign up for more info from our website www.vsmdavis.org