Student Experiences at the Field Station 2009

What did you forget to pack? Tips?

2009-06-28T04:03:00.000-07:00

Hi, interns. I know being a Field Station intern has been a different experience for you. What did you forget to pack that, once you knew more about the Field Station, you had to go out and purchase? Post also any tips you have for future interns that will them be successful at the Field Station.

Thanks,
dsg

What would you say to DOE, USDA and WalMart?

2009-06-27T22:37:00.001-07:00

Hi, Interns:
As you know, WalMart favored our program by funding a grant proposal I submitted through SCSU. One of the initiatives to be funded by the grant is a research experience for undergraduates. Next summer, a select group of former interns will be awarded a research internship to conduct 8-10 weeks of research under a faculty member. More details later.

DOE and USDA/NRCS has funded our program since its inception. You have DOE to thank for providing your support this summer. USDA/NRCS has provided financial support in the past and continues to provide in-kind (service of employees, for instance) support as well.

What I want to know is, if you had a chance to speak with either our current funder, DOE, our in-kind funder, USDA/NRCS or a WalMart representative, what would you tell them?

How do we stay in touch?

2009-06-25T11:33:00.001-07:00

Hi, Interns:
I would like to keep in touch with you in upcoming years to inform you of scholarships, job openings, and perhaps get an update on where you are and what you are doing. Do you think that would be possible? If so, what is the best way to remain in contact with you?

dsg

The Field Station is ...

2009-06-25T11:28:00.000-07:00

Hi, interns. I often am asked to describe what the Field Station is ... you know ... meaning how I would describe the Field Station. Well, I need help. Can you tell me how you describe the Field Station to your peers? Please complete the sentence: "The Field Station is ..." Thank you in advance.

dsg

What's in your ear?

2009-06-22T18:03:00.000-07:00

Interns:
What are you listening to this summer? ... that is music

2009-06-21T21:27:00.001-07:00

What are your take-aways?

2009-06-21T18:53:00.000-07:00

Interns:
There is one week left in session one. I would like you to take a moment and think about your experiences at the Field Station. Tell what new skills, knowledge and/or experiences you have gained.

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Rate Your Professors

2009-06-17T11:06:00.000-07:00

How do you feel about your professors? Are they helpful? Are topics and assignments explained thoroughly? Students should use this post to voice how well they think their professors are doing their job.

-Management

The Director's Whereabouts

2009-06-13T13:12:00.000-07:00

I will post here my whereabouts throughout the summer.

Field Trips

2009-06-11T17:35:00.000-07:00

Students have recently began going on educational out of the classroom excursions or field trips. How are they going? Where did you go? What did you learn? Was it beneficial? Students should use this post to discuss their various field trip experiences.

-Management

What Has Surprised You The Most?

2009-06-11T14:48:00.000-07:00

Can you tell what has surprised you most about any aspect of the internship?

Free Time

2009-06-07T09:25:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows Aiken is a very homey town, what activities to do you find to do here? Students should use this post to describe wholesome activities they partake in during their free time & off days.

-Management

Your Days at Savannah Field Station

2009-06-05T18:33:00.000-07:00

Students should use this posting to talk about their days and experiences regarding the internship.

Kk thanks!

-Management

Why did you apply?

2009-06-04T12:01:00.000-07:00

In this thread, the student interns will tell you why they chose to apply to the Field Station.

First day at Savannah River Site

2009-06-03T10:10:00.000-07:00

It was a long day. From the time of departure to the Savannah River Site to the end of the three hour lecture. It was a nice experience being reminded of what I have a passion for, the environment. The lecture was not like a single topic discussion, but also included life skills. Apart form the environmental studies,the instructor, Prof. Wilson, emphasized of the management of money(credit score)- how it affects emplyment in future, and the impact of life skills alongside a high GPA. He continued by bringing to light, space science, a disciple I never considered . He explained how this disciple alone is multi-displinary. The class was was one of kind I expected to have in this internship, though I got tired by the end of the second hour. A ten minute break was taken after two hours, and later, the last hour of class was taken. After the last hour was lunch, and then a five minute insufficient tour was administered by a personnel at the site. We, the group, went back to the class and agreed on a topic, Climate Change, to research and a present on the last week on class. At this time, the fun class was over, and we headed back to USC Aiken. What next..... I slept and.......... played ping pong...

Emmanuel-Activity on June 2nd, 2009

Welcome

2009-05-20T14:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blog for the Envr Sciences Field Station 2009 summer program. Over the summer, various interns will blog about their experiences with the Field Station in hopes that future interns can gain a better understanding of what being a Field Station intern is like.