Name of Student: Edwin
Job Title: Horticultural Guest Worker
Job Summary:
The role involved assisting with a variety of horticultural day-to-day tasks that arise with the various teams at the Eden Project. These tasks will include pruning, weeding, potting, planting, etc.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
I have helped the gardens at the Eden project by tending several areas and I have learned a lot of new interesting species that may not be elsewhere in the UK to see. A highlight was pollinating the jade vine.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
Working conditions could be challenging in the tropical biome due to heat but I overcame this with regular breaks and consuming lots of fluid and electrolytes. A challenge was working with many unfamiliar plants but I made sure to ask questions and clarify what was what.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
Yes, I would recommend the scheme to other students.
My A2i internship at the Eden Project provided me with a great opportunity to learn about Mediterranean and tropical plants. I met so many new people and plants which has taught me so much and will help my professional development.
If you would like to find out more about the A2i scheme, you can contact the team via a2i@exeter.ac.uk. You can also visit the student and employer facing webpages here.
We have supported a number of internships with the Eden Project through the A2i scheme. If you would like to find out more, you can read previous A2i intern Zoe’s case studies here.