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Friends of Ballona Wetlands

Environmental Education Intern

September 2020 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I loved working with my supervisor! She walked me through everything I needed to learn regarding wetlands restoration, environmental advocacy, community outreach, social media management, and much more!

What I wish was different

I wish that I was able to participate in a more in-person capacity.

Advice

Search for internships that align with both your career goals and personal interests!
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Restoration

June - August 2019 • Playa del Rey, CA

What I liked

I loved how their restoration events were open to the public and spread awareness about invasive species and the wetlands to those who had no knowledge.

What I wish was different

I wish they would have more volunteer opportunities throughout the week since these restoration events usually occurred during the weekend.

Advice

For anyone who wants to work with ecological/habitat restoration, it’s great to explore different cities to experience the types of challenges that those areas are facing. In the end, it is a rewarding experience to be able to work with the public and teach them about the purpose of restoration.
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Biology Research Intern

April - August 2019 • Marina del Rey, CA

What I liked

The kindness and professional environment with how research is conducted out in the field.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be prepared to wake up early and multitask on different actions during the research.
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