Meet… Jone!

What have you done before your masters programme?

I grew up on a farm in Lithuania. After high school graduation decided to run away from farm life to study in another country. Scotland seem to be a wonderful option, rolling hills and fields of heather are absolutely mesmerising. So I spend 5 years in a small fishing and oil city – Aberdeen. In 4 years of Zoology we covered most fields and I developed an interest in applied Ecology. However, after two years of quite intensive studies I took 2 year break to travel, work and experience life beyond university. Love for ecology called me back and now I’m here! 🙂

What’s your first memory involving an animal?

I grew up surrounded by pets and farm animals. Living with active, outdoor loving parents I was always in the forest and fields. I cannot recall the first time I experienced wildlife. It was probably when I started taking care of our hunting dog that I explored wildlife by myself. Spending hours in the forest with my dog and camera became part of my life


What made you good to go for fish and wildlife?

I want to be able to work outdoors, the greatest motivation was to find a speciality that wouldn’t lock me in the office 9-5. This programme seem to be very applicable and knowledge can be used in many ways.

Fun hobby or fact you would like to share with us?

When I came to Sweden I got involved with bike messenger group, I don’t work as a messenger myself (maybe in near future) but lifestyle is very charming and influential. Because of that influence I plan to participate in my first European messenger championship in summer!

Dream job to land straight after graduation?

I have a hundred plans after graduation, don’t know which one to try first. Dream job would be as much field work as possible 🙂

Fish, birds or wildlife?
Wildlife!All pictures supplied by Jone

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