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SUWS of the Carolinas

Wilderness Field Instrcoty

October 2021 • Old Fort, NC

What I liked

I love being outdoors and working alongside individuals who share the same love and passion for nature. Spending time with the children is challenging but offers an opportunity to grow as an individual.

What I wish was different

I only wish I had had more time and availability to work steady, consistent hours. My educational schedule caused limitations. They were flexible and easy to work with regarding complicated scheduling, though.

Advice

This job is challenging emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Still, it is an opportunity to better learn about oneself regarding strengths and weaknesses and develop leadership skills and confidence surrounding conflict resolution.
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Field Instructor

April 2018 - August 2019 • Old Fort, NC

What I liked

I appreciated the comradery and longlasting friendships between co-staff, the eight day on, six day off schedule, and teaching and helping some rad kiddoes in the woods!

What I wish was different

I wish I would have delegated more responsibilities to my co-staff as a head instructor to help take some of the responsibility off my shoulders.

Advice

This job is very intense, fun, wild, scary, challenging, adventurous, beautiful and unique. If you are ready to really live in a more meaningful way, give this job a try, it will change your life.
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