Tips on Interning for the Student Conservation Association (SCA)

The Student Conservation Association is an organization dedicated to providing students with internship opportunities in conservation and natural resource sciences. The internships vary widely in duties
and scope, but all generally involve work designed to help conserve forest land, wildlife, and other natural resources. The SCA is a great way for college students to gain experience in the environmental field while still in school.
Tips on Interning Through the Student Conservation Association (SCA): Research Your Locations
When applying for SCA internships, you are encouraged to apply for positions at a large number of locations around the country to maximize your chances of landing an internship. However, careful study of each location/organization to which you are applying is very important. Most internships offered by the SCA are located in national forests, parks, and preserves, in addition to state parks and wildlife areas. These locales are easy to research online to determine if they are a good fit for you in terms of location, climate, job duties, and what you hope to take away from your internship. Continue reading …
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