http://www.burkemuseum.org

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, UW

Exhibit construction

June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Hands-on experience with dinosaur fossils!

What I wish was different

The commute!

Advice

Put yourself out there and don't be afraid to ask to tag along on something you think is important. Whether its right away or after a few tries, someone will say 'yes'.
Be the first to mark this as helpful

Educational Consultant

August - September 2018 • Portland, OR

What I liked

The whole thing was an amazing experience.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Take whatever opportunity comes your way.
Be the first to mark this as helpful

Community Outreach Liaison

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I loved being able to connect with various different communities and community members and learn how to respectfully share stories and foster connections.

What I wish was different

Ideally I would've gotten to stay longer, but summer is only a few months!

Advice

Involving community members, especially when cultural artifacts and stories are included, is such a powerful and important part of this work. Make connections with all the amazing people you get to meet, because it's such an incredible opportunity.
Be the first to mark this as helpful