Remote Environmental & Marine Internships | Intern Abroad HQ

I took a year off to gain experience after my degree as part of this I undertook a remote internship in marine mammal research. Where I did a research project into Bottlenose and common dolphins. I spent a lot time improving my QGIS skills and getting to grips with these skills that have better prepared me for studying at a postgraduate level. I plan to go onto a second internship in sustainable farming. These internships have allowed me to gain experience whilst working from home.

What I enjoyed most about this internship was the fact that it was abroad (albeit online). Having internships where you're from is fun, but having an internship that's remote, in a country you're not used too, learning different techniques, and immersing yourself in a different culture is very interesting. I also enjoyed the flexibility that came with the remote internship because you could do it on your own time and created your own schedule. I also thinking that learning about photo identification and writing proposals was beneficially and gave me insight into what I want to do when I'm older.

I had been researching internship programs for students when, fortunately, I came across Intern Abroad HQ. Through this internship, my supervisor and I worked together very effectively. I was able to focus on refining my skills in identifying marine organisms based on their physical characteristics, as well as learning about various habitats. Furthermore, I gained practical experience in calculating the biodiversity of a community through hands-on application. Although we encountered some minor issues regarding scheduling conflicts during the process, everything proceeded smoothly thanks to effective communication. Consequently, this internship not only helped me enhance desired skills, such as species identification and data analysis, but also taught me how to communicate effectively when working with a partner. One thing that Intern Abroad HQ does exceptionally well, in my experience, is allowing interns to engage in a thorough process of self-reflection following their internship. The reflection questions are rigorous and meaningful, prompting interns to think critically and reflect deeply on both themselves and the organization with which they collaborated.

I enjoyed learning about dolphin conservation and this internship contributed toward my personal and professional development because l got experience to office work side of conservation and I gained experience in data analysis and photo ID.

I really enjoyed my remote internship in marine mammal research. I conducted a research project into Bottlenose and common dolphins. I did the 17 week part-time program so I had plenty of time to learn QGIS and start to get to grips with R. The skills I learned will be really valuable when I go on to study a PGCERT or Masters next.

This internship was an amazing experience. I made many friends from all over the globe and learned valuable skills for my career field. I loved participating in field surveys the most and will definitely use the experience gained in the future.

It was valuable to learn various methods and perspectives of sustainable farming via the remote Sustainable Farming internship (hosted out of Tanzania). I learned so many new techniques in the past 5 weeks that will be used daily in my life as a student and in my future career in international agriculture.

I enjoyed learning about fundraising strategies for coral reef conservation, which enhanced my understanding of non-profit work and professional skills in advocacy. I am happy too that there is a significant change in my understanding of fundraising and communication skills along with where the non-profit sector stands in the current world.

While I have wanted to pursue marine biology since I was a little girl, I’d never had any professional experience in the field before this internship. Every project and assignment that I was given only furthered the passion I have for the ocean and its inhabitants. My favorite part of the internship was experiencing research techniques and skills that real scientists utilize every day. Truly a life changing experience!

What I enjoyed most about the internship was the extensive amount of knowledge I gained. Throughout my internship I gained a deep understanding of a broad range of topics within the fields of marine law, international law, and climate change. My learning will no doubt help me professionally in the future.

One of the aspects I enjoyed most about this internship was the opportunity to work on real-world projects that made a tangible impact. I appreciated the supportive environment, where I was encouraged to ask questions, offer ideas, and collaborate with a team of motivated individuals. This internship helped me grow both personally and professionally. I gained practical skills in communication, research and outreach, developed greater confidence in my abilities, and gained valuable insight into the professional world. Overall, it was a rewarding experience that has helped shape my goals and prepared me for future challenges.

This placement has contributed towards my university placement year and has also prepared me for my following placement in Greece where I will completing similar work and activities.

My favorite outcome from the internship was the constant learning that I experienced. Whether the learning had to do with the more personal side or the actual internship side of things, there was always something new. The most significant learning point was finding a way to balance the workload from the internship and school. I learned how hard that it could be, but also how rewarding it was to do the internship.

What I enjoyed most about this internship was the independent research and study activities, because I was able to finally develop my scientific research and writing skills (without the immediate help of others).

This internship with Intern Abroad HQ has helped me to clarify my ideas and allowed me to decide to enroll in a marine biology master's degree program, this is to enable me to go after my dream job in the future.

I chose this program because it promised flexibility and career insight. I enjoyed a lot of independence and was able to work on a research project which was structured as realistically as possible. I enjoyed meeting my mentor and appreciate all I was able to learn from her. I think it is always beneficial to have some kind of experience to be successful in any work field. Since I started without any knowledge about scientific research with marine mammals, everything I was able to do, and that was shared with me by my mentor, was a learning point.

After doing this internship, I now feel more confident with my scientific writing skills, as well as more capable in writing literature reviews, and project proposals. I went into this remote internship experience feeling a little nervous but my supervisor was extremely understanding and there to assist me. The feedback I received will definitely help me in my field and I appreciate my supervisor for taking time out to review all my assignments. The feedback provided will be of great help to me academically in the future, since I'm planning on applying to a Master program in Marine & Environmental Science.

My remote internship has been a wonderful experience. I have loved connecting with professionals who work within my field of interest and learning about marine life conservation. I hope that one day I will be able to visit the Institute in person! As an intern, I worked within the environmental law and policy team. During this time, I researched dolphinariums and legislation pertaining to dolphins in captivity. Ultimately, this assisted with the organization's promotional and development work surrounding the new dolphin sanctuary being built in Greece. I think I underestimated how flexible the role was and I worried about this very much before I started. I loved how I could work on everything in my own time. I think I would advise others not to worry about this.

After doing this internship, I now feel more confident with my scientific writing skills, as well as more capable in writing literature reviews, and project proposals. I went into this remote internship experience feeling a little nervous but my supervisor was extremely understanding and there to assist me. The feedback I received will definitely help me in my field and I appreciate my supervisor for taking time out to review all my assignments. The feedback provided will be of great help to me academically in the future, since I'm planning on applying to a Master program in Marine & Environmental Science.

What I enjoyed most about this internship was the independent research and study activities, because I was able to finally develop my scientific research and writing skills (without the immediate help of others).