Volunteering/Internships at the Aquarium

Submitted by dirtychai0218 t3_11m2eyu in baltimore

Does anyone have any experience either volunteering or partaking in an internship through the aquarium? I’m going to have the option to gain credit from on internship for school, and i’m wondering if the experience through them is worth the 45 minute drive from frederick :)

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MD_Weedman t1_jbfp7cx wrote

People like it so much there are waiting lists to do it. Good luck.

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EvilAbdy t1_jbfz73w wrote

I was an exhibit guide for a few years. Started in high school and did it up through a bit of college. Hit me up with any questions

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dirtychai0218 OP t1_jbj7y8z wrote

thank you! was it something you did for fun or was it for college credit?

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EvilAbdy t1_jbjck56 wrote

I mostly did it for high school for my volunteer credit but then it became something for fun as I really was (and still am) into all things ocean.

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dirtychai0218 OP t1_jbjss4k wrote

that’s awesome, really making me consider it. thank you!

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EvilAbdy t1_jbk3119 wrote

Just a few more things to add to it, I made a lot of friends through it and met a lot of really cool people. You also can get access to some of the events they host if you sign up to volunteer for them which is pretty awesome. And then you can get to see a lot of behind the scenes stuff.

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dirtychai0218 OP t1_jbk4sbf wrote

awesome! i’m studying biology to go into marine science so this sounds super helpful to add to my resume!

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sharsh1 t1_jbh7nc7 wrote

My friend's daughter interned at the aquarium and loved it!

I will say you may want to anticipate closer to an hour from Frederick depending on how easily you can get onto 70, the potential for traffic, and parking/walk to the aquarium from the parking area.

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dirtychai0218 OP t1_jbj855q wrote

thank you for the advice, i only ever drive to baltimore during non-commute times so i didn’t even take that into account, i apppreciate it!

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