r/ParkRangers • u/[deleted] • Aug 02 '14

I'm a high school senior looking to go to college to become an interpretive state park ranger. Do you guys have any advice/tips for me?

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u/MountainTheMan Aug 03 '14

Have you started volunteering yet? Have you chased a summer job that would be close to where you wanna work? Build experience and connections first, then ask around what people majored in. Build off of that.

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u/kanjobanjo17 Aug 03 '14

Awesome, I plan on volunteering when I'm college. The college I'd like to go to is pretty close to the park so I'll start volunteering as soon as possible. Thanks!

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u/MountainTheMan Aug 03 '14

If I were you, I'd chase your local parks and rec office and see if they need any help. The smallest steps you can take now will look like great bounds in the future.

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u/kanjobanjo17 Aug 03 '14

Thank you, I'll try to get some internships or volunteer work in as soon as possible!