How to get your DREAM biology internship // Career Series

[@fabianaa.7660]

This channel is a lifesaver ! As someone who is the oldest of her siblings and didn’t have parents who go through all these processes, I am always confused and figuring things out from experience, so having someone who has good advice on these things is so great !! Plus your funny so it makes it fun to watch haha👌🏻

[@kristina_lynn]

Aw thank you thanks so nice! 🥰🥰

[@gameoholics1221]

One of the best KZbinrs and wildife biologist !! :) :) :*

[@runningfastandfree]

I'm 30 , an American with a family in Canada and I am finally going back to school to get my undergrad in biology. Really love watching your videos and look forward to meeting you in the field someday! :)

[@kristina_lynn]

Yes!! We sound very similar!

[@Filigree50x]

This is EXACTLY what I needed. Trying to get my foot in the door with little experience. Thank you so much!

[@kristina_lynn]

Awesome! It’s tough to get that first job, but it gets slightly easier with each job you land!

[@hgh5762]

I'm in the same boat! Trying to find a lower level field tech job for a yr. or two to gain experience...

[@dudeguyman9095]

@@hgh5762 I feel your pain. It took me 2 years to get a laboratory fellowship after graduation. Keep your head up. Eventually you'll catch a break.

[@BoO034]

This helped out a ton! Lots of info, I'm wanting to do volunteer work with my work schedule in retail. My dream career is going to be in the field of conservation whether its an Ecologist, Wildlife Biologist, Consultant or even a Game Warden and I really want to make myself stand out as I am extremely passionate about conservation! Thank you!

[@biophilicoss9585]

Dudee I had just discovered your channel & I freaking loVE you I feel like your advices gonna save my future you give me so much confidence THaNKYOU❤️SO MUCH

[@kristina_lynn]

Yay I’m so happy!

[@biophilicoss9585]

🥰💙😊💓

[@ResourceTeller]

I am an MSc passed out student and Individual Researchers in the field of translational research and fundamental biology. This video is up to the point. I also have observed and experienced most of these things through my educational and research journey. You are the one of the people who have inspired me, how to communicate your learning experiences, and help others. You are basically a very good at science communication. Love your work.... I also created a youtube channel with the motto of helping the researchers and budding scientists and learners of all kinds in their journey in various ways. And you are my best mentor. I wish you all the best. I hope to meet you someday 🤞

[@Alysong10]

All of your videos are amazing thank you! What sets me apart is that I am very detail oriented and have excellent writing and critical thinking skills. I am consistent, persistent, and an extremely hard worker. I am always excited to learn!

[@miagiaever570]

Wow! This video was SO helpful, I feel like framing it on my wall :) I am going into my freshmen year of college and I am interested in environmental studies, and your videos continue to be such great resources for me! I'd say one thing that helps me stand out is my versality, and ability to adapt to different working environments. At my job as a lifeguard, I am constantly assessing the safety of the club. Staying alert and respectful are a must as I am the first responder in the case of an incident, as well as the first person members interact with for any issues.

[@satapatrimajumder4578]

Thanks for internship guidance

[@atlasjm05]

this channel is such a blessing!! im currently a junior in hs and all of your videos have relieved so much of my anxiety on colleges and careers in evniromental science!

[@chenalindelossantos967]

Omg im looking forward to my journey towards wild life biologist! I love you 😍💚💕 sending love from Ph! 💚

[@natedaniels7538]

What sets me apart is a wide variety of skills that culminate into a valuable employee. From a degree as a petroleum technician, I have the ability to diagnose and repair nearly any type of machinery, to writing papers and giving countless speeches as a church leader in front of hundreds of people. I’ve been a business owner, worked ruthlessly under the Florida sun, supervised crews of men who were twice my age, but nothing more sets my heart at peace than the simplicity of a sunset. A backpack and a mountain, a fishing pole and a cold river, the delight of a fire and my guitar to soak up the majestic night sky, are what make life worth living. The earth is a playground, but most grow old too quickly and forget how to play.

[@keithrichards6396]

My unique skill: I have the ability to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.

[@kristina_lynn]

Incredible!

[@madzluv9531]

I am 15 and this is truly my dream job and I know having a true passion for protecting the animals and making sure that they are safe and healthy and out of harms way, which is probably not a skill that sets me apart from anybody else so I have to learn what that is still! Thanks so much for the video!

[@sydneypease6897]

I’m about to graduate with a bio major, trying to go into wildlife biology, and your videos are LIFESAVERS

[@leetatum66]

Just watched this one, and can't wait to share it with my 200+ wildlife ecology advisees! Part of our B.S. degree requirement is an internship/experiential (min. 135 hrs of work) that must be wildlife or environment-related, and nothing causes them more anxiety (understandably so). Your advice is wonderful, and coming from a peer? Priceless!

[@kristina_lynn]

Lovely, glad it helps! I personally was so grateful my school "forced" me to get an internship because it made such a huge difference down the line for getting a job.

[@novas3lin343]

Thank you for the vital information. As a soldier I was always conflicted when it came to what I wanted to do after the army. I came across zoology and wildlife biology and instantly knew I wanted to do it. I've loved animals all my life and recognized it since watching Keats creatures. I'm excited for college and to start my career, and thanks to you I'm more confident.

[@janacoma8821]

Super helpful! Thank you very much!

[@Leni_lovely]

I’m glad covid has given students (like me) the chance to do volunteer work at home since it’s easier to do paid work and that at the same time.

[@natedaniels7538]

Thank you by the way for all the information you provide. You bring hope to a group of people who have doubtless researched the field and seen the supposed “impossibility” of making this a career 😊 I start back in university in January for wildlife biology and these videos have truly provided warmth for my cold feet 😂 so THANK YOU

[@Nwright171]

You have such good sources and advice. Way more info than my program counselors ever gave

[@daniellepetry1300]

this video was so helpful! i've been stressing about internships and resumes lately since i'm graduating soon and this eased my anxieties sooo much. u rock girl!!!

[@mikaylaf8540]

I love your videos, thanks for all the awesome advice!

[@kristina_lynn]

mika F and thank you for watching! 🥰

[@mooks9055]

Good afternoon, I really enjoy watching your videos and have learned a lot from them. I recently realized that I wanted to have purpose in my career. I am an assistant manager in retail and have been working customer service jobs since I was 15. I came to the conclusion that I don’t want to do this for the rest of my life. Coincidentally, I live nearby one of the best engineering universities in the United States. I made a decision to enroll in classes next fall. I was exploring one day on what kind of degree I would like to pursue and came across your channel. I wanted to thank you and let you know that you have given me a lot of insight on certain topics. There has always been a passion inside of me about helping animals and the environment. One of my strongest attributes would be that I am a determined, hard working individual. I find passion in my work and try my best at everything I do. I am always trying to improve myself to become a better person than I was yesterday.

[@spencergee5626]

I just found your channel and I'm so glad!!! I've always wanted to work with wildlife and animals but I never knew what kind of careers were available. I've watched a bunch of your videos and they are SO helpful. I'm currently a freshman in college and I'm glad I found your channel earlier rather than later!!! Thanks so much :)

[@kristina_lynn]

Thank you!

[@alexavra5056]

Very helpful advice and inspiring, especially for the 1st time internship applicants.

[@katelynconley9670]

When should we start looking for internships? I am going into my sophomore year and recently changed my major to a environmental degree so I haven’t even started in this area.

[@kristina_lynn]

The earlier the better! Some may restrict you to the last two years of school but most are open to any students :)

[@janetteruiz9347]

you re ignited the motivation within me!! I was lost but now i have an idea of what to do and how to continue!! thank you!

[@shahadalkaabi912]

hi Kristina .. I am chantel.. been watching your channel for a long time.. I always loved animals and traveling and I didn't know what to be or what I want for my career I was a high school student and I had to know what to want for my future career soon to sign to a university and I was watching your vedios .. and thank to you now I am studying wild life biology .. I love you and your vedios thank you I love you.

[@kristina_lynn]

Shahad Alkaabi that’s amazing! Welcome to the crazy world of wildlife biology!

[@levibeam100]

I’m going to try to start volunteering at hopefully an animal shelter of some sort this summer. I love your videos, and thanks so much for the tips. Maybe I can even find some place to work over the summer in one of those websites. Also what makes me unique is, I’m an Eagle Scout. I think that shows that I am very good at leadership/I know a ton about the outdoors.

[@kristina_lynn]

Good idea! Volunteering at an animal shelter or sanctuary is so much fun and so rewarding. Eagle Scout is a huge achievement, I still see that on people’s resumes even well into their career ☺️

[@alexisdiaz275]

Kristina Lynn is volunteering at a zoo a good idea

[@kristina_lynn]

Yes a zoo volunteer job on your resume is super useful!

[@anjana8103]

Thank you for this video.It was very informative.

[@rodolfogarcia4973]

Gracias 😊

[@jackiestarot2287]

Thank you this is so helpful!

[@kristina_lynn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christianargallon7364]

Hi Ma'am ! Can you please make a video how to get internship in environmental science, like those fresh graduate with no experience 🙏

[@sandhyarani7174]

Valuable advice ! Wish this advice reaches to many others like me who want to get interned but have no idea where to begin . Pls make a video on how to get internship abroad for Indians graduated in environmental management and other related fields .

[@annabeththomas9477]

I always fight with my parents to be a wildlife expert.. But my parents be like .. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OH really..

[@markohikl8503]

Can you recommend some intership sites in Europe, or intership in the USA or Canada for Europians?

[@sweetness583]

Thanks for making this video. I think it's ridiculous that we all have to play this little game. We need to have experience to get experience... And we have to word everything on our resumes to make them sound more impressive than they are. I mean all employers had to do this too, so they know that an "effective communicator" is just a normal person trying to get hired. If they know people are going to exaggerate on their resumes then it should make it pointless to do so, and yet they still want people to do it... It's all so stupid.

[@DS-rm2ou]

I recently completed a 3 month internship at an aza accredited zoo, do you think this is something that would set me apart? Or are wildlife biology internships completely different from zoo internships?

[@akshaygir2008]

Thank you 😊👍

[@alexisdiaz275]

Thanks!

[@subinthomas80]

Hello Mam.. Is PG Diploma in environmental science good enough to get internship??

[@cheriaguilar4904]

Interview tips videooo please 😁

[@Bony.]

You are really doing great job your videos are 👏 helping me lot to get out of confusion 😉 I had one Q. Can we make carrier in conservation only with undergraduate degree?

[@kristina_lynn]

Yes you don’t necessarily need a graduate degree to get into the field of conservation :)

[@nicolasantonio9757]

this video is the video i need

[@kristina_lynn]

Glad to hear it!

[@Smellysammich]

Can you do a video on what kind of cheap vegan lunches and meals you make when you’re living out of a truck and hotels, I work in the field for my summer job and I struggle with not being able to keep fresh veg when we’re on the road and don’t stay at one hotel for many nights, thank you! And love your videos, they’re very real and informative

[@kristina_lynn]

Ethan Peyachew oh I feel your pain. This video might be interesting for you, I discuss food that I eat and meal prep when I was working out of a work camp this summer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGXQeJltl5mHia8 I bring a small single burner and prepare my food in my room even when there’s not a kitchenette which helps

[@Smellysammich]

Thank you so much! I just watched your non-vegan family road trip video and it was super helpful!

[@kristina_lynn]

Ethan Peyachew oh good I forgot I talked a lot about it in that one too!

[@zulfikary3363]

Yes in forestry

[@christoy8464]

Okay on scale 1 to 10 i lost my career i had to medical condition im trying start new career at 30 with going back to school 🏫 going to environmental science and natural resources BS degree how bad off am i 😅😭

[@diegosilvachapela582]

Hello kristina, how are you doing? i hope everything is ok around your world. i just discovered your channel twi days ago. I am Diego From Querétaro, México, 42 years old now (since july 7th), I am a professional pianist and composer, but I have been taking courses and workshops around environmental issues during all the pandemic, and this year i was planning to study the master in Sustainable Tourism, but i felt like, though anyone who is worried and interested about the planet and natural life, could enter to a master, i surely would need more than a basical knowledge to be able to study the master properly, so i am now studying online a 2.8 years career in SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ECOTOURISM.. But i´m urgent to do things and get experience to be able to work soon, and not to wait until the end of the college to start gaining real skills. I am trying my own sustainable projects in the near nieghborhoods, trying to do environmental awareness and education, in the own home, and working together all along, doing composts, eco bricks, dry or compost bathrooms/washrooms (as it is proper in canada, i know, due to the 4 weeks i was in Toronto during summer 2015), doing a community garden where they can plant and take care of vegetables and fruit trees, to be autosustainable, self ../auto consumption. I am still thinking the best strategy to convene the people around to gather so i can say the project and start working on it, together as community. And as I am a musician, i am trying to compose music with environmental lyrics to perform live along with a theatre company to act the story i am telling so we can make more visual the environmenyal issues.and record my music so people can know it and learn, and memorize the lyrics and get involved. i just started studying this past november, so i still need tw more years to finish, but i am not waiting to wrap the studies, the planet needs action now! So, these series of videos are being really comfortable and useful for me, i already watched the one for jobs with no degree. I love animals, I would love to come to canada and do any of those jobs and get some experience. so could you guide me how can i achieve the things i want and need? The job about monitoring wild life, for example, would be great. any job where i can make real difference. obviousely i need first, to get experience and learn. coudl you please guide me? Thanks from Mexico. (you can see my channel DIEGO SILVA CHAPELA, i have plenty of musical performings and projects, and even some few environmental videos, but spoken in my own language, Spanish. I hope you find my English Skills enough to find a job in Canada)

[@altrimmamuti9317]

Nice video. Suggestion: Maybe next time try to include mimes and sections ( listing and drawings) in your video to tell people the exact things so they don’t have to watch 17 minutes to get what they need. Because not everyone needs all the info. Also : try to elaborate and mention where to find these opportunities, actual sources. The rest, good job keep going

[@kristina_lynn]

Hi, thank you for the feedback. I do have the links to resources in my description box.

[@Aydenteee]

So when you volunteer, you add that on your resume yourself or they would put it on your record?

[@Filigree50x]

What kind of internships are good for someone interested in wildlife biology and conservation? Would something like working at a wildlife rehab or a wildlife/animal sanctuary and taking care of animals be fitting or is that more useful for a pre-vet path...?

[@kristina_lynn]

No those all would be useful! To be honest, it's hard out there so anything vaguely wildlife/animal/conservation related is great. I would try to find something you're really excited and passionate about and want to do as a career, the closest you can find to your "dream job" is best

[@abdieelquisehuatl-medina7586]

I like your video :)

[@thirstywolf8720]

So, can I do this as a highschool student?

[@Sarah-lv6ms]

What about internships abroad where you're really paying for the housing and meals provided? If you look into it and it's pretty reputable, that would still be valuable experience right?

[@kristina_lynn]

It depends on the program if its useful or not, and what you'd actually be doing in your day to day internship. If it's fairly low cost and the work seems interesting then that's your choice if you want to go abroad for that and it can be beneficial.

[@gary18211]

So I was in the military for a few years, after that I made an attempt at my own photography business. I'm now 31 and spending all my time to focus on school. Even though I have plenty of work experience, am I hurting myself by not doing any biology related internships? Thanks for any advice and for sharing your experience!

[@DylanWashko]

Yes bio job market is horrible

[@Kryptic_Karma]

How'd everything work out for you? I just got back to school last year (on my 4th year now) and am using the GI Bill to get a double major bachelor's in psychology and ecological & evolutionary biology. Working as a park ranger for my city part time, but I do want to get more scientific experience so debating on when a good time would be to start volunteering/interning would be.

[@jeniferhall1654]

Hi! I'm from Georgia, and I'm a sophomore in high school looking for internships. I want to be a wildlife biologist when I am older, but I can't find any internships or volunteer positions willing to accept someone like me with no experience, diploma, and under 18. Any advice?

[@kristina_lynn]

Look for varied volunteer opportunities like animal shelters that have a teen program! Most of the really valuable experience comes in university so don't be too concerned if you can't find much in high school.

[@jeniferhall1654]

@@kristina_lynn Thanks for the great advice!!! I've been following your channel for a while now and it has been super beneficial for me. I'm a huge fan. Keep up the great work!!!!!

[@chenalindelossantos967]

Hiiii, i would like to ask if this is also applicable to other countries (i.e Philippines)

[@kristina_lynn]

Yes! The only things that may differ is job search engines and also the way you set up your resume (for example, some countries you include photos, different info)

[@Tiresome16]

My unique skill that sets me apart is my compassion for igniting the love and respect towards the environment that you have to others as well. Of course I love helping animals but I also want to help others help animals too. My friend & I have a blog we run posting things about our plight into the wildlife field & tips to help others get involved & I’m definitely going to feature a ton of videos from this channel on there!

[@kristina_lynn]

Awesome! I’d be interested in checking your blog out!

[@graciemcdonald8360]

Lol I would move to Canada to be your intern

[@kristina_lynn]

Gracie McDonald i wish I could take interns!

[@theo8476]

Just want to know, I’m volunteering at a small nature reserve that’s basically a dog walking park, I’m at secondary school. I do things like surveys on the animals and but dead bush rows together. Is this good volunteer work?

[@kristina_lynn]

Yes definitely! That's very useful and will look great on a resume

[@cheriaguilar9953]

Are internships just for students in their last year in school? I'm a first year student and Im thinking about starting early

[@kristina_lynn]

Nope, some internships say in their requirements you must be in a certain year but many just require you to be in school so go for it. Starting early is a good idea