STUDENTS OFF CAMPUS
Learning and Serving Beyond the Classroom
University of the Pacific is more than an academic institution–it is a launchpad for visionaries, trailblazers and changemakers. When students set foot on campus, they begin to gain important skills and develop rich personal networks that propel them to success as global problem-solvers and civic leaders. From studying the behavior of atoms in Switzerland, to administering essential dental care in Guatemala, to giving back at local nonprofits, Pacific students don’t just excel in the classroom. They amplify their impact in their communities and around the world.
SPRING BREAK SERVICE TRIP
Pacific students and faculty also spread their service wings abroad. From the San Francisco Campus, a group of 12 students and four faculty members at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry spent their spring break providing vital dental care to children and adults in Guatemala.
Services included cleanings, restorations, extractions, root canal therapies and fluoride applications.
“The service trip to Guatemala was an experience of a lifetime,” said Ethan Madison ’23. “We were able to render dental care for over 100 patients, most of whom received multiple treatments addressing a range of issues. A unique aspect of the trip was that most patients would stay in the clinic until we were all finished. As a result, we would witness our patients’ joy attributed to their dental experience throughout the whole day.”
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LOCAL/GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS
PACIFIC GOES ABROAD
Pacific’s rich legacy of international education traces back to the innovative cluster colleges—Raymond, Callison and Covell—and the pioneering School of International Studies. Today, study abroad remains a tenant of the Pacific experience. Students studied abroad in more than 12 countries spanning six continents last year, a testament to the university’s commitment to cultivating civic leaders and global problem-solvers.
