The Science Exchange
Why choose The Science Exchange?
We are the only non-profit organization that creates affordable, customized, individual sea turtle research internship packages for U.S. undergraduate and graduate science students. We go to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, or Brazil and interns earn at least 6 units of credit. You can work at a sea turtle research center on the beach or in a lab, collect data in the field for your paper...
We are the only non-profit organization that creates affordable, customized, individual sea turtle research internship packages for U.S. undergraduate and graduate science students. We go to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, or Brazil and interns earn at least 6 units of credit. You can work at a sea turtle research center on the beach or in a lab, collect data in the field for your paper, and immerse yourself in the local Latin culture. What we offer that others dont: *Immersion study abroad - no large groups or classrooms * Scholarships for qualified minorities * Customized packages that fit your schedule, budget, and language abilities * We help you publish and present your work at professional conferences. * Two-thirds of our interns publish with their...
The Science Exchange Reviews
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Whales whales and more whales
by: Rose Pollard - United StatesProgram: The Science Exchange Sea Turtle InternshipsThe humpback whale research I participated in has been the most rewarding thing I've ever done and opened my eyes to where I want to take my career in the future. I am presenting a poster on the research at the SDSU Student Research Symposium this spring - this is a resume building experience.
Amazing experience!
by: Diana Rios - MexicoProgram: The Science Exchange Sea Turtle InternshipsThis program was an amazing experience. It gave the chance to work with a vulnerable Sea turtle specie ("Golfina") and I could understand how important is to support this kind of wildlife conservation programs. I had the privilege to write a scientific paper related to nesting techniques. Even it was published on a bilingual and international magazine. It helped me to improve my CV. As a Veterinarian I want to continue my studies with this particular animal. The program also immerses you i...
An amazing opportunity to grow intellectually
by: Lizzette G - United StatesProgram: The Science Exchange Sea Turtle InternshipsWorking with The Science Exchange and encountering my first abroad experience was life changing. I grew a fond appreciation for sea turtle conservation, Costa Rica and environmental education. Being able to immerse myself in a different culture while learning about Costa Rica culture was an amazing opportunity to grow intellectually.
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The Science Exchange is the only non-profit organization that offers affordable, customized, field-based sea turtle research internships for unde...
The Science Exchange is the only non-profit organization that creates affordable, customized, field-based sea turtle research internship packages...
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Liberty Boyd
Participated in 2016
Liberty is double majoring in environmental science and marine biology at Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter, ...
Katherine Comer Santos
Interviewed in 2017
Katherine’s early career involved working as a biologist for the City of San Diego and serving in the Peace Corps in Honduras in 1995. In 2006, she fo...
Katherine Comer Santos
Interviewed in 2017
What inspired you to travel abroad?
You began your academic pursuits studying psychology and Spanish literature. What sparked your interest in science and biology?
Lizette Guzman-Zaragoza
Participated in 2012
Lizette was born and raised in Planada, a small town in the central valley of California. She moved to San Diego to attend college and lived there for...
Lizette Guzman-Zaragoza
Participated in 2012
Besides traveling to my parent’s native land in Mexico I hadn't had an opportunity to travel outside of the United States. Growing up I always enjoyed listening to my friends' adventures while on their family trips abroad, and since then, I told myself that one-day I too would travel. Because traveling wasn't a big component of my childhood, I made sure to make it a component of my adulthood.
