Welcome Back!
You will work closely with the SFS Admissions Department to prepare for your specific program. We have outlined the process below – use this information to guide your preparation for the field!
Employment with sfs
Returning to SFS as a staff member is a meaningful way to build on your field experience while supporting the next generation of students. Alumni bring invaluable insight into the challenges and excitement of studying abroad. We regularly hire for a range of roles at our global Centers and for our headquarters team. Stay connected with SFS to be in the loop as new positions open around the world! Whether you’re exploring a future in conservation, education, or other professional paths, spending time with SFS is an excellent way to gain practical experience, grow your network, and jump-start your career.
Share your SFS Experience!
Share your SFS experience with the world. SFS is featured on several study abroad review websites, and we need your voice. You can leave a review on Go Overseas or Abroad101.
references and Resumes
You gained important skills and knowledge during your time abroad with SFS, but you might not be sure how to best display them on your resume. Here are a few examples written for a theoretical student of our Australia semester program:
Add it to the education section of your resume
The School for Field Studies, Center for Rainforest Studies, Queensland, Australia
Study Abroad/Field Work
- Directed Research Project: Plant functional trait correlations as indicators of drought resistance strategies in trees of the Australian rainforests
- Completed course work in Rainforest Ecology, Principles of Forest Management, and Environmental Policy.
- Gained skills in experiment design, hypothesis testing, data gathering and analysis, and presenting results to diverse audiences.
Add it to the Experience Section of your REsume
The School for Field Studies, Center for Rainforest Studies, Queensland, Australia
Student/Researcher
Learned techniques for rainforest restoration through field exercises, such as:
- Determining causal factors of cyclone damage such as landscape variable or plan attributes
- Collecting geographic information system (GIS) data on weed, vegetation, and soil cover
- Identifying bird groups integral to the functioning of rainforest ecosystems and determining means to attract them to replanting areas
requesting references
Students occasionally seek references from SFS faculty or staff for graduate programs, fellowships, or job applications. Because instructors often balance heavy teaching and research commitments, sometimes while in the field, responses may take time, so reach out well in advance of any deadlines.
When making your request, share helpful materials such as your resume, a brief description of the opportunity, deadlines, and a few bullet points about what you’d like them to highlight. Faculty are not obligated to provide a reference, and their ability to do so will depend on their workload and your performance at SFS, so be sure to confirm that they feel comfortable writing on your behalf. Keep track of your faculty and Center Director contact information, express appreciation for their time, and follow up as needed. If you need help connecting with a professor, contact [email protected].
You can also follow SFS on LinkedIn, add SFS to your profile, and network with your fellow alumni.