Fieldwork Reflection: An overview (Europe)

Last year I embarked on the most exciting (and nerve-wracking) experience of my life. I had just begun my PhD in plant ecology at UNSW Sydney and less than 3 months later I was on a plane halfway across the world to conduct intensive fieldwork. Armed with my passport, luggage and giant red backpack (which would hardly leave my side for the next 8 months) I landed in Europe to start what would be the next 8 months of my life.