Chances for these grad schools - environmental & conservation related programs

polarscribe
Wed, 25 Sep 2013 04:14:41 +0000

I don’t think you would really go wrong with any of those programs. I would be aware that some of them are very different — just because they are “state schools” doesn’t mean they’re alike. I visited the University of Maine after being offered there, but it was just too small/rural of a community for me — and the same might probably be said of the University of New Hampshire. By contrast, the other schools on your list are either in large cities or good-sized college towns.

Also, be sure to pursue job or internship opportunities every summer. There is pretty fierce competition for jobs in the conservation field, particularly if you’re trying to get into a position with one of the federal land management agencies. (Ask me how I know.) The more people you know, the bigger your network, the better off you’ll be.