Research, Internships, and Global Experiences
It’s in our DNA —
the tendency to ask tough questions and allocate brain space to search for solutions.
Build your network. Find your calling.
Get your running start.
Through a robust advising program beginning in your first year at Colby, DavisConnects helps you identify and prepare for a career that aligns with your talents and builds on your interests.
One month. Infinite possibilities.
Jan Plan
At Colby you’ll spend January doing just one thing of your choosing. Do research in Belize. Shadow an oncologist at a local hospital. Take an internship in Miami. Become an EMT. Make a movie. Follow your fascination. Try something entirely new. Whatever it is, spend January in motion.
A resident of Maine. A citizen of the world.
Our innovative DavisConnects program provides networks and resources to connect you with funded experiences — whether that’s research, fieldwork, internships, creative explorations, or independent projects — around the world.
Colby students hail from 45+ states and 70+ countries.
70% of Colby students study abroad.
We offer nearly 200 programs across 60 countries.
DavisConnects has provided more than $8M for student internships, research opportunities, and global experiences.