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Reef Protection and Cultural Immersion Internship in Fiji
Travel to the islands of Fiji to learn about coral reefs, island customs, and the cultural ecology that links them together. This six-week program provides interns with an up close and personal immersion into the Fijian way of life and Fiji's marine ecosystems. Training for the project takes place in the capital city of Suva on Viti Levu. There, interns will meet with world-renowned reef ecologist...
Travel to the islands of Fiji to learn about coral reefs, island customs, and the cultural ecology that links them together. This six-week program provides interns with an up close and personal immersion into the Fijian way of life and Fiji's marine ecosystems. Training for the project takes place in the capital city of Suva on Viti Levu. There, interns will meet with world-renowned reef ecologist Helen Sykes to complete their training. They will learn how to lay transects and how to observe and record key indicator species that they will encounter on the reefs. Once training is finished, interns will depart for one of the Institute for Global Studies' chosen research locations. Currently, IGS is conducting surveys on the islands of Taveuni and Beqa. They will live with a Fijian family,...
Program Highlights
Travel to Fiji where you'll become exposed to rich customs and a stunning natural environment.
Meet and train with a world-renowned reef ecologist.
Take on responsibilities crucial to the protection and conservation of coral reefs in Fiji.
Explore the capital city of Suva and visit botanical gardens and cultural museums.
Live with a Fijian family and learn about their culture and way of life.
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Quick Details
- Suva, Fiji
- 1-3 Months
- Short Term
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Development
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
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- All Nationalities
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Helpful for me because English is the only language I know
November 05, 2020by: John C. - United StatesProgram: Reef Protection and Cultural Immersion Internship in FijiI always thought that intern-ing in Fiji would be very challenging to me. I have little knowledge about the country and I did not even know that they speak English there. I only knew about that when I lived with the families there. English is the primary language of instruction in schools and most villagers can converse in the language. It was helpful for me because English is the only language I know.
Very sweet Fijian people
October 29, 2020by: Mary Charlene Alexander - United StatesProgram: Reef Protection and Cultural Immersion Internship in FijiAfter we finished our training, we are appointed to different research locations.... As far as I know, some were assigned to the Taveuni Island and some were in Beqa Island... As an advocate of the protection and conservation of coral reefs, I so love the tasks designated to us. Also, we lived with a very sweet Fijian family, that taught us about their lovely culture and stunning traditions... My Social Science teacher would be super proud of me for having this kind of immersion....
Plenty of museums
October 29, 2020by: Ninna Powell - United StatesProgram: Reef Protection and Cultural Immersion Internship in FijiIGS prepared our accommodation at the South Seas Hostel and we had to commute a short distance to the training site. I don’t mind the commuting time though because that was actually the best time to explore the city and visit botanical gardens and cultural museums. There are plenty of them near our hostel that we sometimes forget to go home before dinner time!
Program Details
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Locations
- Suva, Fiji
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Animal Sciences
- Biology
- Development
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-3 Months
- Short Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Internship Placement
- Certificate of Completion
- Letter of Recommendation
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
- Other
Salary & Compensation
Unpaid positions. We charge a fee to set up the internship and provide housing.
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
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Travel to the islands of Fiji to learn about coral reefs, island customs, and the cultural ecology that links them together. This six-week program provides interns with an up close and personal immersion into the Fijian way of life and Fiji's marine ecosystems. Training for the project takes place in the capital city of Suva on Viti Levu. There, interns will meet with world-renowned reef ecologist Helen Sykes to complete their training. They will learn how to lay transects and how to observe and record key indicator species that they will encounter on the reefs. Once training is finished, interns will depart for one of the Institute for Global Studies' chosen research locations. Currently, IGS is conducting surveys on the islands of Taveuni and Beqa. They will live with a Fijian family,...
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Travel to the islands of Fiji to learn about coral reefs, island customs, and the cultural ecology that links them together. This six-week program provides interns with an up close and personal immersion into the Fijian way of life and Fiji's marine ecosystems. Training for the project takes place in the capital city of Suva on Viti Levu. There, interns will meet with world-renowned reef ecologist Helen Sykes to complete their training. They will learn how to lay transects and how to observe and record key indicator species that they will encounter on the reefs. Once training is finished, interns will depart for one of the Institute for Global Studies' chosen research locations. Currently, IGS is conducting surveys on the islands of Taveuni and Beqa. They will live with a Fijian family,...
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