Deciding what I wanted for a career was a very difficult decision for me. I went back and forth numerous times between several different types of jobs. All of these jobs, however, had one thing in common: animals. I have always had a love for animals, and I have always dreamed of a career involving a way that I can both study and help them. After much research, I have decided that I wanted a career in Wildlife Biology, particularly as a field biologist. In this career, I will be spending my time researching animals and their relationships to the environment as well as working on conservation efforts to protect both the environment and numerous species.
One of the most important ways to prepare for my career is the work I have done previously. …show more content…
They can be paid or unpaid. I find this to be a step above volunteer work because it is much more like a real job, with longer hours, and specific tasks. I have already completed one internship during my freshman year at Lees-McRae College. During the summer, those in the Wildlife Biology department were able to sign up for a summer internship at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute in Banner Elk, North Carolina on Lees-McRae College campus. This provided us with experience specific to Wildlife Rehabilitation, allowing us to practice rescue, cleaning, general care, release, and medical techniques on injured and sick wildlife. This, just like volunteering, will look good on a resume and provides me with knowledge for my specific …show more content…
I have always heard of Alaska’s diversity of wildlife, and have wanted to visit for a long time. I decided to find an internship there in order to take advantage of the large amounts of animals as well as find experience with larger wildlife than I was able to encounter in my internship at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute. I have considered several places including the Alaska Conservation Fund working in non-profit conservation and environmental justice, the Alaska Sea life Center in animal interpretation and husbandry, and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in animal care and education.
Yet another thing that I have done to prepare for my career is extra classes in college at Lees-McRae College. I am enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation. Aside from classes required by my major, I have also taken extra classes that I feel will be vital to my career. For example, I am currently taking Field Biology and intend to take Field Botany. I also am taking up a Business Minor in order to understand management and accounting techniques in case I find myself in a position of authority or
One of the most important ways to prepare for my career is the work I have done previously. …show more content…
They can be paid or unpaid. I find this to be a step above volunteer work because it is much more like a real job, with longer hours, and specific tasks. I have already completed one internship during my freshman year at Lees-McRae College. During the summer, those in the Wildlife Biology department were able to sign up for a summer internship at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute in Banner Elk, North Carolina on Lees-McRae College campus. This provided us with experience specific to Wildlife Rehabilitation, allowing us to practice rescue, cleaning, general care, release, and medical techniques on injured and sick wildlife. This, just like volunteering, will look good on a resume and provides me with knowledge for my specific …show more content…
I have always heard of Alaska’s diversity of wildlife, and have wanted to visit for a long time. I decided to find an internship there in order to take advantage of the large amounts of animals as well as find experience with larger wildlife than I was able to encounter in my internship at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Institute. I have considered several places including the Alaska Conservation Fund working in non-profit conservation and environmental justice, the Alaska Sea life Center in animal interpretation and husbandry, and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in animal care and education.
Yet another thing that I have done to prepare for my career is extra classes in college at Lees-McRae College. I am enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation. Aside from classes required by my major, I have also taken extra classes that I feel will be vital to my career. For example, I am currently taking Field Biology and intend to take Field Botany. I also am taking up a Business Minor in order to understand management and accounting techniques in case I find myself in a position of authority or