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You should participate in or more internships while in college. You also might be able to find a part-time or summer job with a consulting firm. In addition, check into research opportunities with your professors at your school. You may be able to earn a small salary while gaining experience in fieldwork, compiling and interpreting data, or doing computer data modeling. Volunteering for a nonprofit environmental organization might also be an option. Finally, you can also learn more about groundwater by visiting the National Ground Water Association's Web site, https://www.ngwa.org/what-is-groundwater/About-groundwater.
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