Zoo InternQuest is a seven-week career exploration program for San Diego County high school juniors and seniors. Students have the unique opportunity to meet professionals working for the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and Institute for Conservation Research, learn about their jobs, and then blog about their experience online. Follow their adventures here!
Hi there! I’m Sierra, and I’m currently a high school junior. For the next seven weeks, I’ll be blogging right here on the San Diego Zoo’s website as a part of the Zoo InternQuest program. I’m very excited to be providing you with a behind-the-scenes look into the world of San Diego Zoo Global. Before I begin, I’d like to tell you a little bit about myself.
To start off, I’m crazy-passionate about science—biology in particular. Of all the classes I’ve taken so far, AP biology (which I took last year) stands out to me as an all-time favorite. I have this innate fascination with the study of life—something that goes way beyond memorizing the textbook definitions of helicase and nuclease. I love it because I know there’s still a whole undiscovered world of scientific possibility and discovery. Because undertaking that quest for new knowledge is an adventure. Because there’s something out there, just waiting to be discovered, that can change someone’s life. Most of all, I love biology because it gives me a great sense of appreciation for the complexity of life, and it inspires me to put my 46 lucky chromosomes to work at making a positive difference on the world around me.
Besides biology, my other passions include running, hiking, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, ice cream, skiing, writing, volunteering, and going on adventures. That’s a lot of passions, believe me, I know—but I’m an enthusiastic person. At school, I’m involved in varsity cross-country and academic league, both of which I find to be tremendous sources of happiness. Outside of school, I’m lucky enough to have been involved with a program called Zoo Corps since 2007. It’s a volunteer program here at the San Diego Zoo in which teens ages 13 to 17 work to educate the public about wildlife and conservation. All in all I’d say I’m a pretty busy kid, but that’s just the way I like it!
Now that you know a little bit about me, I hope you enjoy my updates about the latest and greatest around the Zoo, Safari Park, and Institute for Conservation Research. Happy reading!
Sierra
Winter Session 2012
