Annelies Nieuwenhuis

"Nature conservation has always interested me and appeared to be a good field of work as it is intrinsically useful and necessary, as well as scientifically supported. Because my studies have dealt mainly with research, I sought to gain experience in working in an office. The internship has more than matched my expectations. I have experienced working in the different departments of a nature conservation organisation and have been able to ascertain which aspects I like. Skills like critical analysis, time-management, organisation and communication were addressed in every project I was involved in. I acquired new skills in writing, which will not only broaden my job prospects, but will also improve my organisational and analytical skills."
Where is Annelies now?
"Since completing my internship with WLT I have graduated with an MSc in Ecology [mostly completed before the internship] and am currently working in Burgers' Zoo [in The Netherlands] whilst applying for jobs within the field of nature policy."
(Updated: April 2012)

