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.
As a result of my internshipâŚ
- I have improved my communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills.
- My job prospects have improved by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews.
- I have learned more about the skills I need and the options available to me in future.
- My overall confidence has increased.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
Yes, I would recommend the scheme to other students.
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.