Vacation Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Having been the first time working in a large practice, I enjoy very much of my placement experience.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I feel very valued during my time in the urban design team in Arup.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I was well guided by the team during my time, and team members were supportive.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It helps me clarify the structure of proposing an urban design strategy with respect to the existing context. As well as learning to translate ideas into clear diagrams and illustrations so the concept can be demonstrated.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • I was mainly working on the same competition project. Although the time schedule is tight, the work load is divided in between team members.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • It was a great atmosphere in the office environment and I was well taking care by collages.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I am here only for a short time of two weeks, so no any personal training was planed.

    3/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • I received full information of what the company would provide in terms of training and welfare. I get the full image of what it would be like to have a full time role here.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The insight is helpful for me to understand the company.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It was helpful for me to understand the scope of work and role in urban design.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was paid in an agreed hourly rate for this experience.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • I have many chances working cross field to other employees from different department.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • No many social event was help in the two weeks that I was working.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • I receive information for all the activities outside of work.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would recommend this insight to a friend as to understand better of working in Arup.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Architecture

London

September 2018


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