Through the eyes of a geologist

June is an exciting month. Why? Well let me tell you more about  British Exploring’s #ExploreforMore Geocaching Adventure. When I came across the British Exploring Society a few years ago, I was at the beginning of my degree and struggling to find work experience. I began searching the internet night and day, in the hope that I could find an opportunity, any opportunity, to persue my education outside of the university setting. I applied to be a volunteer at Hawaii's Observatory, contacting local quarries, as well applying for BGS's G-BASE opportunities. With little geology experience, I knew I didn't really stand a chance against other students whom were coming to the end of their degrees and had more fieldwork experience. This is when I came across the British Exploring Society. The fieldwork expeditions they were offering sounded amazing. Adventures all over the world, but just one problem, the price! Souly relying on Student Finance to live, I knew that I wouldn't b...

It's been a roller coaster of a ride, however I'm glad to be home. I've undertaken fieldwork in phenomenal areas of Arizona I could only dream of seeing. It has been a once in a life opportunity and hugely grown as a individual, not only personally but professionally too. I've been told that I will undergo culture shock now that I've moved back to the UK. Although at current, it feels as though I've slotted back nicely into my previous wet and windy (which I have to say I love!) life. It's been a hectic few weeks but I'm raring to go! Expect to see plenty more blogs coming soon.