I got to work outside all day, every day. I had a chance to use skills I had learned in the classroom in a real field setting. I learned a lot of new plant species, drive an ATV over nasty terrain and meet some delightful people.
What I wish was different
I was actually hired to collect data for a grazing management plan. That took me about two weeks of my ten week internship. I wish the internship had been more time spent on the data collection.
Advice
If you can set your own starting hour, start at five! The summer heat is oppressive and the crazy early start means you are done before the hottest part of the day.
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Wildlife Research Intern
June - September 2019 • Central Point, OR
What I liked
This internship gave me great hands-on training in capturing and tagging deer.
What I wish was different
The job entails a lot of driving to monitor the study animals. It would be nice if I hadn't spent so many hours driving, but that's just the nature of the research.
Advice
Make sure to get certified in mammal capture and immobilization!
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ODFW Intern
June - August 2018 • La Grande, OR
What I liked
Learned a lot of skills about handling wildlife and how state agencies are run
What I wish was different
I wish I had a broader experience
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask the permanent employees about their education and past work experience, they are very helpful
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Fish Intern
June - September 2018 • Springfield, OR
What I liked
Gained a lot of new experiences. A lot of field work
What I wish was different
Opportunity to do a personal assignment
Advice
Be really flexible with work schedule. Even though it was suppose to be 40 hours/week, there were overnight camping trips and weekend work days.
