Summer Intern at the Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics, Dept of Biochemistry, Oxford Review

by University of Oxford

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was a demanding 8-week long placement, requiring you to work more than 9-5. However, I acquired a lot of important skills in long-term view.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • We had lab-group outings, a lab-day, sports in the labs, etc...

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Anytime I needed an advice, there was somebody to help me. Anytime something went wrong, there was somebody to repair the broken stuff after me.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Reasonably busy, but had time for lunch/coffee anytime I wanted.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The main task was given to me by my supervisor, but I had the opportunity to use the lab equipment and run my own designed experiments.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Perfect skill development, all very closely related to potential DPhil in Biochemistry/related subject.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • We had loads of fun, especially with dry ice in the tubes and sports after labs.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The overall structure was well-prepared, but some of the details and timetable weren't planned with much precision.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • All of the skills greatly helped me, all the lab techniques I learnt, all the papers I read.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I could if I wanted to take it.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Very good atmosphere with all the lab-mates, helpful and kind to each other.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Oxford is quite expensive in general.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • During the summer holidays, it was not that great as during the term time.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some sport activities, pub crawls, etc...

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South East

October 2012

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