Wildlife Conservation Work September 09, 2026
By A student (Agriculture, North Carolina A&T State University) - abroad from 06/30/2024 to 07/27/2024 with
Cerca Abroad: Wildlife Research in Greece
I gained hands-on experience in wildlife care and conservation and the program was absolutely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Overall, the educational experience exceeded my expectations and helped me grow academically and professionally |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The host country program administration was efficient , responsive and easy to work with. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
The housing was rustic, simple and fully immersed in the natural environment of the Arktouros sanctuary. |
| * Food: |
The food was simple, hearty and fitting for the rustic, nature- based setting of the sanctuary |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Social and cultural integration was naturally limited but the close-knit environment at the Arktouros sanctuary made it easy to connect with staff and learn about local conservation culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Health care was easily accessible with a hospital located in a nearby town for any needs that came up |
| * Safety: |
Safety was consistently strong. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Hello, my name is Devin-Danielle and I am a rising junior at the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in North Carolina, in the United States. I chose this internship because I am particularly passionate about wildlife conservation and biology and this opportunity provided me with the perfect experience for hands-on learning. So, one thing that I’ve found interesting was using these cameras to check the population density of wolves, bears, and other native species in the area. Apart from this, we track the paths of these animals and we also collect DNA of bears by going to their scratching posts and collecting hairs. Overall, I am pretty pleased with the coordination of my experience and I really enjoyed my time here. Thanks. |
Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | most expenses were covered |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Most expenses were already covered by the program. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Honestly, nothing at all. Everything was exceptional and far beyond what I expected! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
