This job has opened up a number of unexpected opportunities . The other day, a visitor services manage from the Silvio O’ Conte national wildlife refuge walked into my office, pulled up a chair and said: “ Chris, let’s talk about your future”.
What?!
This was a refreshing experience as I had just got denied by the same refuge for a park ranger position. Even though I was qualified for the position, I was outcompeted by someone with veterans status. Seeing my interest and recognizing my background in environmental education, the manager of this visitors center invited me to come and work a few days a month in order to keep me on board (hopefully) and groom me for future job openings. After a conversation with my supervisor, we agreed that my work with Silvio O’ Conte could even be part of my internship.
So in conclusion, I feel a lot more comfortable with the decision to pursue an internship in journalism. Although most of this experience has really put my out of my element, it has opened up a number of unexpected opportunities which are relevant to my interests.
Eating bitter begets success.
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