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What's the point of a meteorology internship?  Would you be interested in becoming a meteorologist?  A meteorological internship might be for you if you like watching the weather on TV or outside.

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What do people look for when they apply for meteorological internships?  You might be interested in gaining practical experience and knowledge.  They might be looking for:

- Get hands-on experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting meteorological data from weather stations, satellites, and radars with an internship in meteorology.

- Meteorology interns can learn how to make weather predictions by analyzing current and historical data.

- Learn how weather instruments work and how to use them to collect accurate data: Interns can get a better understanding of how weather instruments work.  They can also learn about the latest meteorology technologies, like remote sensing and computer modeling.

- Interns can learn how to identify and predict different types of weather phenomena, such as severe storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

- Network: Internships in meteorology can help you network with people in the field, which will be helpful when you're looking for a job.

Most major colleges offer meteorology courses, but some are more thorough than others.

For meteorology to be fun, you have to be interested in math and physical science.  Meteorology internships are offered to college graduates who've studied the science for at least three years.

In Canada, internships generally pay the student for training and other tasks related to meteorology, and require a degree as a prerequisite.  The student gets hands-on experience in operational weather science while doing the work.

Many people don't finish the training because it's tough.

What is the best way to tell if I'm interested in meteorology

There are several signs that you might be interested in meteorology.  Some of the most common ones are:

- A natural curiosity about weather could translate into a career in meteorology if you're always checking the weather forecast, tracking storms, or observing cloud formations.

Lifelong learning

- Meteorology is a highly scientific field that requires a strong foundation in physics, math, and statistics.  It's a great career choice if you like these subjects and find them easy to understand.  After getting my bachelor's in physics, I went into meteorology.  Another common route.

- The desire to understand how things work: Meteorologists want to understand what drives weather patterns.  Meteorology might be a good fit for you if you're curious about how things work and enjoy solving problems.

- A desire to make a positive impact: Weather affects everything from agriculture to transportation to emergency response.  Careers in meteorology can help you improve people's lives and make a positive impact on society.

- Meteorologists use satellites, radar, and computer models to collect and analyze weather data.  The meteorology field may be a good fit for you if you love technology and are good at learning new tools and software.

What should you do if this meteorology internship is not for you?

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You could also get an internship at a radio or TV station.

An internship like this would be great if you're interested in communications or weather reporting.  It's still worth it to get an education even for less pay.

As well as broadcast media weather reporting, you might find an internship in aviation weather, forestry weather or marine weather.

Air quality and related environmental sciences are another thing meteorology grads do.  They do research on air pollution and its effects on climate change and public health.  They also monitor air quality to make sure it's okay.  They work with businesses, government agencies, and communities to improve air quality.

Meteorology grads understand atmospheric dynamics, so they can monitor air quality and other environmental factors like ozone and pollution.  Climate change can also be analyzed and predictions can be made.

Air Quality Modelling (AQM), pollution research and ecology are the focus of consulting meteorology.  

You'll be better equipped to handle the work involved if you have experience with computers and basic computer programs.  For more jobs tips and ideas, check out the Environmental Health and Safety Jobs page.

Search the web for internships.  Some internships don't pay, but they might offer college credits if they don't.  Getting a great internship might not be easy, especially if there's a lot of competition.

If you have good grades and references as a worker, you might get picked!  Then you'll know if it's for you.  You can also go into web design.  For an example of what can be done, see the contents of this website.

Overall, an internship in meteorology can prepare you for a career in the field.  You can work in meteorology in many different ways, including research, forecasting, broadcasting, and consulting.  Consider talking to professionals in the field, researching different career options, and looking for internship and job shadowing opportunities to gain a better understanding of what the job entails if you're interested in meteorology.

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Meteorology internships provide excellent learning opportunities.  Would it be a good idea for your career in air science?

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