IGS Wildlife Rehabilitation Internships

I have no solid background in wildlife rehab, but I have always found it interesting ever since I was a kid. Applying to this internship is the best thing I did to jumpstart my career here. We are tasked to learn about rehab, to do medical assistance, and to accomplish community outreach programs. This experience would surely grow one’s skills exponentially. I have zero experience on this, but I am sure I am so much ahead of those who are studying it only by the books, The hands-on experience, indeed, is so much better.

The most memorable part of the internship was getting to see more of Brisbane during our time off. My co-interns are very friendly and intelligent! I went to Brisbane five years ago, but this time is so much better. I explored areas I never knew existed and I discovered life-long friendships with my fellow interns. Shout out to Janna and Louis, who I met through IGS. It was a wonderful time with you, and you are wonderful people. Shout out also to IGS, who is very supportive to us since day one. Your mentors are amazing and this experience you have given us is one of a kind.

This is the best summer internship I had! I am a veterinary medicine student, and here, we have gone through intensive training to learn the basics of animal care in just a few days. The training lessons are concise yet comprehensive. We are given different responsibilities and luckily converse with people who are visitors in the sanctuaries. My vetmed friends are to apply in this venture next month! I would love to go with them again! Crossed fingersssss

As a diver, I was happy to be assigned at a shelter for sea turtles in my internship. Aside from bonding with the animals, I gain understanding of the local communities and their interactions with wildlife there. We did food preparation and checking in animals, which I truly enjoyed. Next time, I would apply for the Reef Protection program of IGS. I hope that they still accept my application.

Wildlife rehabilitation is my jam. I worked with a lot of rehab in my locality, but with this IGS internship, I get to have a work experience from an international context. I still can’t believe I got the chance to work with injured animals from the Amazon rainforest. Connecting with them and learning more about first aids are what made me appreciate this program more. In addition to that, my fellow interns are just as passionate as I am. This is enjoying with a purpose!

My internship was working in an animal sanctuary. My tasks included feeding animals and cleaning their habitats. I stayed in a cabana on the sanctuary site. The path I took everyday was lined with plants and wildlife. I got to see almost the entire country of Ecuador in my internship. I want to thank the Institute for Global Studies for making this happen for me and making a dream come true. I returned home a little more worldly and with a little Spanish under my belt. I was able to do things that I will never get a chance to do again. The time I spent in Ecuador, I would never give back.

The house, the town and weather are great! We went to the Capital last Sunday it’s really convenient from where we live. The rehabilitation is center is great! In one word, I like this internship and enjoy my time. Thank you very much for your work.