I got to experience living on my own for the first time and gained significant experience in the field I want to pursue. I gained life long mentors and friends.
What I wish was different
I wish there had need more intern-intern interaction, I only met with them over the internet a few times
Advice
Make sure you’re talking and getting to know your supervisor and coworkers! Networking is how you ensure you get a spot next year and when you graduate
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Education
June - August 2020 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
Being able to see what it is like to work in an NPS organization and see how it runs on a day to day basis.
What I wish was different
I wish I got to do more of what I was hired for as COVID meant that we couldn’t do normal programming with kids and did more busy work and maintenance.
Advice
It was very good and I enjoyed my time out west this summer.
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Youth concervaitonist
June - August 2016 • Pipestone, MN
What I liked
I liked learning about different plants and species in the park.
What I wish was different
I wish we had more learning opportunities.
Advice
It is a lot of hard work, but in the end, it is a lot of fun and you make new friends.
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Grand portage National park
May - August 2022 • Grand Portage, MN
What I liked
I took the community out fishing and taught them how to fish and what to do to keep them healthy
What I wish was different
More programs
Advice
If you like what you do, keep doing it
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Geo-Tourism Intern
September 2022 • Myrtle Point, OR
What I liked
I especially liked the weekly meetings we had to outline what the assignments and responsibilities would be for the rest of the week, providing a communal space to share our findings and ask questions.
What I wish was different
I wish that the peers I collaborated with on assignments were more punctual in getting work done and responding to messages.
Advice
I would encourage others in similar positions or internships to reach out to the people they are working with or under early on to build a strong working relationship. Doing so in my experience made the process much easier and more enjoyable later on.
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Team leader
June - August 2021 • St Croix, Saint Croix
What I liked
The outdoor experience and insight into the maintenance of the parks.
What I wish was different
I wish the dats had been planned out better.
Advice
Work your hardest because you never who is watching.
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Forestry Aid
May - August 2023 • Kelly, WY
What I liked
I loved getting multiple hours of fire experience and traveling to Michigan!
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time for a full season
Advice
Remember to take time for yourself as well as to take care of your crew
