Archipelago Institute on Lipsi Island
Perfect if you are pursuing the following careers: Marine Biologist, Oceanographer, Environmental Management, Fisheries Biologist, Biological Technician, Geographer, Microbiologist, Hydrologist, Biochemist, Environmental Scientist (Policy/Planning/Law), Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist, Ecologist, Education and Outreach Program Coordinator, Climatologist and Media, PR and Communications.
This is your chance to understand marine conservation from all angles. Join the team of marine specialists & conservation experts in field work and working with the research data and communications that make it possible to protect marine ecosystems. Daily tasks may include collecting data on marine species, water quality and coastal biodiversity surveying, human impact studies, environmental policies, GIS and remote sensing, awareness campaigns, wildlife photography and video, and graphic design.
Details: Cost by week listed below. Minimum of 4 weeks; maximum of 12 weeks.
4-weeks $3,300
6-weeks $4,500
8-weeks $5,700
10-weeks $6,900
12-weeks $8,200
Housing is shared with other interns on-site. Meals are included while working at the Institute.
Lipsi Island is an 8-hour ferry from Piraeus Port in Athens. Transportation from the Athens airport to the island is included at the beginning of the internship.
Why choose an internship?
Our veterinary internships abroad offer students an amazing opportunity to pursue their love of travel while also earning valuable career experience Compared to our study abroad programs, our internships give students more flexibility when traveling. They’re perfect for students who want to gain hands-on experience but with the freedom to travel and spend time on their own. They’re also great for those who don’t want to navigate the logistics of finding and vetting their own internship opportunity or housing abroad.
What’s Included:
Similar to traditional internships, our veterinary internships abroad provide placement with one of our partner projects. Through this placement, you’ll have a set place to intern each day where you’ll shadow, observe, or assist as needed. These internships provide experience that can be used on a resume and some colleges and universities may even accept internship credit for them.
Enrollment in one of our veterinary internships includes:
- Internship placement
- Housing
- Airport Transfer
- Completion certificate
- 24/7 support staff by phone
- On-site meals for some locations (this varies by internship, please read below for more)
Not included with enrollment:
- Transportation to your internship each day
- Personal travel
- Activities during free time
- Travel and medical insurance
- Flight
- College credit
Please note that Loop Abroad internships are quite different from Loop Abroad programs. You will not have a Loop Abroad staff member with you each day, you do not have a Loop Abroad teaching vet, and you do not have activities and transportation scheduled and provided for you. Internships offer you the flexibility of traveling and exploring on your own with the safety and support of an in-country support coordinator, as well as a traditional shadowing internship placement at one of our partner projects.
At all internships, you should expect to be on-site approximately 35-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Who It’s For:
Our veterinary internships are open to people of any age and experience level, from anywhere in the world! You don’t need to have prior veterinary experience or be a current student to enroll. If you’ve been eager to travel and explore an interest in animal care, these internships provide a unique experience to try something new!
Internships are from 2 weeks to 12 weeks in length. If you and a friend are applying together and would like to intern together and be housed together, please contact us at admissions@loopabroad.com to assist you.
All participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.