Alex’s Journey to becoming an
Watershed Technician
While Alex’s childhood dream was to become a farmer, she first came to Providence as a volleyball player to pursue athletic therapy. However, while taking a biblical studies course highlighting the interconnectedness of people and land, her aim shifted to a profession related to the environment.
Alex’s Journey to becoming an
Watershed Technician
While Alex’s childhood dream was to become a farmer, she first came to Providence as a volleyball player to pursue athletic therapy. However, while taking a biblical studies course highlighting the interconnectedness of people and land, her aim shifted to a profession related to the environment.
Why Providence was the Best Fit for Alex
Because of its forested, riverside and agriculturally adjacent location in Otterburne, Providence is uniquely positioned to offer a mix of hands-on field methods and laboratory-based Environmental Science courses, which prepared Alex for the work she does now with the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District. In fact, one of her main roles as a Watershed Technician is to work alongside farmers to implement more environmentally friendly practices to ensure clean water for all – something that isn’t actually too far off from her aspirations as a kid.
The thing that turned me towards the environment and looking for a job in that field was realizing the connection between humans and earth and how we all fit together; how everything should be working together as a community.
Why Providence was the Best Fit for Alex
Because of its forested, riverside and agriculturally adjacent location in Otterburne, Providence is uniquely positioned to offer a mix of hands-on field methods and laboratory-based Environmental Science courses, which prepared Alex for the work she does now with the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District. In fact, one of her main roles as a Watershed Technician is to work alongside farmers to implement more environmentally friendly practices to ensure clean water for all – something that isn’t actually too far off from her aspirations as a kid.
Your Future with Providence
Interested in pursuing a career with an environmental focus? Consider a Providence degree in General Biology or Environmental Science.
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