Bridgwater & Taunton College graduate, Jake Horswell who studied BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation, has secured Erasmus funding to support a primate charity in Madrid, Spain.

Jake will be staying in Madrid for three months, working for a charity called Rainfer. This charity operates a rescue centre for primates. Tasks that Jake will undertake include; cleaning the primates’ habitation, preparing their diet, feeding the primates and helping to improve their environment.

Erasmus+ provides a contribution cost towards studying or working abroad for Higher Education students up to a year after they have graduated. Students can ask questions and receive support for their applications from the Bridgwater & Taunton College Erasmus team.

If you think you'd like to get involved in an Erasmus project or would like to try and secure funding for your own trip, please contact the Erasmus team on 01278 441307 or email erasmus@bridgwater.ac.uk.