Seychelles Internship

I took part in the 4-week internship on Curieuse Island, Seychelles and had an amazing time. The staff are very friendly and I met likeminded people from all over the world. We were focused on collecting data on turtle hatching success, giant Aldabra tortoises and measuring baby lemon sharks. The programme was based on a beautiful island that we got to know well on our daily hikes. As well as gaining knowledge in new conservation methods, it was also extremely beneficial on a personal development level. I would recommend GVI to anyone passionate about making a positive difference, pushing themselves beyond their comfort zone and learning more about themselves and the world. The only downside was that the internship was not very different from what the volunteers were doing, and I didn’t get the chance to lead a project as had been suggested. Other than that, I can’t wait to go again!