Maria Giulia Checchi

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Mammal Society

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

I have been volunteering in different projects and starting my role as Training and Events Intern for the Mammal Society

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

I want to work in the field of conservation, and help others engage with nature. I enjoy the varied nature of my role, which gives me the opportunity to work on various projects

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?

BeeSoc, FalClimb

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

I enjoyed the knowledge that I accumulated throughout the years. One of my highlights was the Animal Cognition module

What did you most enjoy about studying here?

I enjoyed the range of extracurricular activities offered by the university.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

Because of the course content for Animal Behaviour, the top-level research, and the opportunities the university offers

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

Time-management, flexibility, teamwork, critical thinking

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Try a bit of everything during your university years. This will allow you to identify what you like to do, and develop useful skills 

What are your plans for the future?

I plan on pursuing a career in conservation