GCC Alumnus Duke Davis Pursues a Life of Global Service

Duke Davis, who earned his FSU bachelor's degree in marketing and management in 2024, also completed the Global Citizenship Certificate as an undergraduate student to continue exploring international opportunities and connect with other globally minded students. During a study abroad experience through the Semester at Sea program in his junior year, he developed a curiosity that would shape both his worldview and career path. "I joined the Global Citizenship Certificate because I wanted to discover international opportunities and hoped to connect with globally minded students outside my major," Davis said. "The GCC broadened my perspective and helped turn that curiosity into a post-grad career path centered on living and working internationally."

That path has taken Davis around the world. He recently began a two-year Peace Corps service in Zambia, where he is training in Rural Education Development. Before arriving in Zambia, he taught at an international school in Thailand, participated in a community program supporting families affected by the earthquake in Myanmar, and competed in public speaking competitions throughout Southeast Asia. He also spent a summer in Maui leading travel programs for teenagers. Davis credits programs like the GCC with helping him realize that an international career is possible regardless of academic background. "Programs like the GCC helped me realize that I could pursue an international career without a degree in international relations," he said. "Zambia is the sixth country I have lived in, and it will definitely not be the last."

Looking back on his GCC experience, Davis encourages current students to take full advantage of the opportunities the program provides. "Join the program and take it seriously!" he said. "No matter your major or intended career path, the Global Perspectives course will broaden your global horizons, and the cultural events are a great way to get a taste of what lies beyond FSU."

Davis also encourages students to step outside their comfort zones and build connections with people from different backgrounds and experiences. "I would take every opportunity to meet people outside your usual circle, and to learn about paths that are beyond the traditional careers you already know," Davis said. "There is a huge world out there filled with opportunities for all kinds of people, so do some research, talk to people and stay open-minded!"