{"id":16356,"date":"2021-05-11T16:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T20:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=16356"},"modified":"2024-08-12T16:33:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T20:33:06","slug":"graduation-to-vocation-restoring-trails-in-sequoia-national-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/05\/graduation-to-vocation-restoring-trails-in-sequoia-national-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation to Vocation: Max Stoltz is Restoring Trails in Sequoia National Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Max Stoltz will graduate in May 2021 with a degree in parks, recreation and tourism management and a minor in history. During his time at NC State, Stoltz participated in student government and was chair of the committee on inclusion, diversity, equity and access. He was also a wilderness ranger at Sierra National Forest in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This summer, Stoltz will work as a trails resource assistant at Sequoia National Forest with a direct hire certificate to continue working at the U.S. Forest Service. We reached out to Stoltz to learn more about his future plans and time at NC State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How has the College of Natural Resources impacted you and prepared you for your future?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The college has given me numerous opportunities to step into leadership positions amongst my peers and provided pathways to hands-on learning experiences through local agencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s your favorite memory or class from your time at the College of Natural Resources?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My favorite memory of the College of Natural Resources are the amazing connections I was able to make with faculty and staff through the dean search committee that I was on in the spring of 2020. It was fun to come together for a common goal of picking the next leader of the college and learning new things about the way the college worked behind the scenes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is unique about you or your work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think that my work is thoughtfully put together and well designed. I really enjoy graphic design and creating a beautiful end product.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What motivated you to pursue your work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wanted to be in a public service position where I could impact the most amount of people, with amazing opportunities to better their lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What advice would you give students entering your major or field?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep an open mind going into the program and be flexible to change around what may become your \u201cdream job\u201d by trying out new things in internship opportunities. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Take the next step<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/parks-recreation-and-tourism-management\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/parks-recreation-and-tourism-management\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"highlight__image wp-image-28152\" src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/08\/internships-1-1024x576-1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/08\/internships-1-1024x576-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/08\/internships-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2023\/08\/internships-1-1024x576-1-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Discover Your Path<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\"><span>Our Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management program prepares students to plan and implement recreation programs and tourism events, manage parks and facilities, and design tourism <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>services.&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header {\"block\":\"ncst\/default-post-header\"} -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header {\"caption\":\"Photo courtesy of Max Stoltz.\",\"displayCategoryID\":189} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Max Stoltz will graduate in May 2021 with a degree in parks, recreation and tourism management and a minor in history. During his time at NC State, Stoltz participated in student government and was chair of the committee on inclusion, diversity, equity and access. He was also a wilderness ranger at Sierra National Forest in 2018.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This summer, Stoltz will work as a trails resource assistant at Sequoia National Forest with a direct hire certificate to continue working at the U.S. Forest Service. We reached out to Stoltz to learn more about his future plans and time at NC State.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>How has the College of Natural Resources impacted you and prepared you for your future?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The college has given me numerous opportunities to step into leadership positions amongst my peers and provided pathways to hands-on learning experiences through local agencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>What\u2019s your favorite memory or class from your time at the College of Natural Resources?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My favorite memory of the College of Natural Resources are the amazing connections I was able to make with faculty and staff through the dean search committee that I was on in the spring of 2020. 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