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Name of Student: <\/strong>Edwin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job Title:<\/strong> Horticultural Guest Worker<\/p>\n\n\n

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Job Summary: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was your biggest achievement on your internship?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, I would recommend the scheme to other students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> and employer<\/a> facing webpages here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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