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"The summer job confirmed that I have chosen the right field of study"
Ragnhild is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aquaculture at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). This summer, she gained valuable practical experience as a summer intern at Mowi Rakkenes
– The summer job confirmed that I have chosen the right field of study, she says.
Why did you want a summer job at Mowi?
Mowi is one of the largest companies in aquaculture in the country. They work futuristically, and I wanted an insight into the daily life at a fish farming facility to apply the theory from my studies in practice.
Can you describe a typical workday?
It mainly involves maintaining the facility and the fish. One of the daily tasks is to scoop up dead fish collected in a net at the bottom of the cage. The reason for doing this daily is to avoid attracting predators, which can bite holes in the net and increase the risk of escape, as well as to have some control over the number of fish in each cage and the entire facility. Weekly, fish lice counting is also carried out.
What tasks and responsibilities did you have in the summer job?
Smolt had recently been released into the facility when I arrived, so my main task during the summer was hand-feeding in the cages and driving a small boat between the cages and the platform. Other maintenance of the cages was also carried out, such as attaching bird nets and jumping nets where necessary. No day was exactly the same.
How was the working environment?
It was social with a varied age range among the staff, and there was a low threshold for asking questions.
What did you find most interesting about the job?
Fish lice counting, as I learned how to distinguish between different lice and got hands-on experience with the fish.
Did you have the opportunity to learn new skills?
I learned how to drive a small boat and maneuver around obstacles. I also learned a bit about the different types of lice, as well as useful knots for boat mooring and net attachment.
How do you think this summer job will affect your future career choice?
I already have a desire for a career in this industry, and the summer job confirmed that I have chosen the right field of study. Applying the theory from my studies in practice provides good insight into whether the aquaculture industry is the career path for you”
"The summer job confirmed that I have chosen the right field of study"
Ragnhild is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aquaculture at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). This summer, she gained valuable practical experience as a summer intern at Mowi Rakkenes
– The summer job confirmed that I have chosen the right field of study, she says.
Why did you want a summer job at Mowi?
Mowi is one of the largest companies in aquaculture in the country. They work futuristically, and I wanted an insight into the daily life at a fish farming facility to apply the theory from my studies in practice.
Can you describe a typical workday?
It mainly involves maintaining the facility and the fish. One of the daily tasks is to scoop up dead fish collected in a net at the bottom of the cage. The reason for doing this daily is to avoid attracting predators, which can bite holes in the net and increase the risk of escape, as well as to have some control over the number of fish in each cage and the entire facility. Weekly, fish lice counting is also carried out.
What tasks and responsibilities did you have in the summer job?
Smolt had recently been released into the facility when I arrived, so my main task during the summer was hand-feeding in the cages and driving a small boat between the cages and the platform. Other maintenance of the cages was also carried out, such as attaching bird nets and jumping nets where necessary. No day was exactly the same.
How was the working environment?
It was social with a varied age range among the staff, and there was a low threshold for asking questions.
What did you find most interesting about the job?
Fish lice counting, as I learned how to distinguish between different lice and got hands-on experience with the fish.
Did you have the opportunity to learn new skills?
I learned how to drive a small boat and maneuver around obstacles. I also learned a bit about the different types of lice, as well as useful knots for boat mooring and net attachment.
How do you think this summer job will affect your future career choice?
I already have a desire for a career in this industry, and the summer job confirmed that I have chosen the right field of study. Applying the theory from my studies in practice provides good insight into whether the aquaculture industry is the career path for you”
