What is your favorite travel memory?
My favorite travel memory is traveling through Central America after I had just left university. It was my first time backpacking alone, and I got to meet so many wonderful people while exploring a multitude of different locations. I was lucky enough to have to opportunity to hike jungles, dive on pristine coral reefs and experience beautiful culture and history.
How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?
I have learnt a lot of new skills since working at my current company. Our program has a focus on shark, turtle and coral research which we are always expanding and developing. Because of this, our staff team are always looking for new research techniques to undertake, which makes our jobs very dynamic and exciting!
What is the best story you've heard from a return student?
Many of our returning students have fantastic stories of their adventures after the program. Lots of students have since completed their university degrees and are now applying for marine research graduate programs. Their experience at Gili Shark Conservation has helped them gain practical fieldwork experience, which aids in their applications.
If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?
Our Research Assistant program is excellent because it gives you experience in a wide range of research techniques and data analysis. This program is also very flexible, so if there's something that sparks your interest then we can edit your program so that you can learn as much about this topic as possible!
What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?
Our company is unique because of the awesome passion and teamwork you see every day! I am proud of our team when even after an early start and a long day of diving, they're still enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of the marine world and ensuring that our data is inputted and analyze correctly.
What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?
The biggest factor in being a successful company is having the right people around you! Awesome people help lift you up when you're down and cheer you on when you succeed, and our team does this. We hope that you can join one of Gili Shark Conservation programs and experience this supportive learning environment yourself!