Hectic 2 Weeks!

So I've been so busy that I haven't had time to write down everything that's been going on. Although it's a lot and I so much want to talk about it, but I feel as though I am not allowed to say anything, as of yet... The schedule that I am normally on is all wishy washy. It's nice to have a little bit of a different day but I definitely prefer a schedule I am used to.

 

Although I cannot say anything about what has been going on, what I can say is that the trainers at GAQ are amazing and love their animals basically more than their own lives. Working here for the past month and 2 weeks has really shown me how much love that one animal can have from so many people. I have grown to love these animals, although I've already had love, it's more of a deep bonding love. I understand more about belugas, through observation, training and just asking a bunch of questions. I take every opportunity I can to learn as much as I can about them. I already knew they were social animals, just like dolphins, although until you see it first hand, you don't really realize HOW social. They bond together and when something is going on with one of them, they all seem to be together in it and I love that about them.

 

With everything that has been going on, we (as interns) haven't been able to see much training in the sessions, it's been a lot of helping the trainers where ever we are needed, but I've also seen a lot that I wouldn't have thought I would have and for that I am very grateful.

Here's to hoping things slow down again!

Also, I'm signed up to dive with the Whale Sharks March 4! Nothing explains how excited I am!!! :)

 

Reply to Anonymous:

This is by far the best internship I've had. Learning and hands-on wise. I live with a roommate that is another intern at GAQ, we got together by an email that the trainer put us all on to communicate with one another. We split rent, which includes water & garbage services, we pay for eletric, cable & internet and then we also rent furniture. I spend give or take about $1000 a month (not including gas, grocheries & others). We live about 15 mins away from the aquarium and I have my own car down here. The aquarium did not help us find housing, we had to find it ourselves. We get (I think) 15% off at the gift shop & sharp shooter along with tickets into the aquarium, we don't get friends & family in free. I would say probably by the end of the internship about $5000. And as far as I am aware and from when I applied, there is no GPA requirements!! I hope this helped, and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask!! & Good luck with getting in!!