Gregoire Blond

I decided after my exams to study in a Field Guide Association of Southern Africa (FGASA, www.fgasa.org.za ) training course.

I want to obtain the Level One (NQF3) to become "a developing guide who can conduct a limited guided nature experience". With this diploma, I wonder to become a trainee in Private Game Reserve during two or three months to obtain some practical experience.

I don't choose yet which course I will follow.

 

I will join a list of the FGASA training providers.

After one year, if the bush is still under my skin, after one year in South Africa. If I feel than my future is in the management of wildlife areas.

 

 

I would study in the college in wildlife management Mweka in Tanzania (www.mwekawildlife.org ).

 

Following the Arusha Manifesto in 1961, the College of African Wildlife Management was established in 1963 as a pioneer institution for the training of African wildlife managers. Since this time, the College has been a leader in providing quality wildlife management training in Africa, and has trained over 3,000 wildlife managers from 28 African countries and 18 non-African countries.  The majority of the College's students come from the SADC region, although the College opens its doors to all students with an interest in African Wildlife Management.

 

 

The course is in 3 years. And with this diploma, it is possible to work in the management of a park or in a wildlife association.

 

 

I have time to think about Mweka. I am in second year of a degree in Management!

 

Before Mweka, I need to finish my Master in Management, because I could need an exit door one day…

 

I have been elected to year representative of the second year management students.

I have in charge to be the link from the students to the study administration.

It is the first election for year representatives in the FLSE, and I am proud to become the first one.