Student intern Review

by Arup

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Invaluable experience, it has given me motivation for my degree of a level I couldn't have hoped for

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

    • From the very start I was made to feel welcome and valued. The office atmosphere is exceptionally encouraging, interested, accepting and friendly

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

    • in my six weeks there, I learned more applicable and relevant knowledge than in my entire previous year at university. My supervisor was incredibly generous with his time and really enabled me to deliver a high quality and usable piece of work.

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

    • it was made sure that I always had a project to work on, at the same time ensuring I would get an insight into and experience the whole range of tasks possible on the department I was with.

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

    • even though I was at the time only a first-year student, I was immediately given a real- world project. My work is actually being implemented and built, which has given me a huge sense of reward and accomplishment.

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

    • several months into this year at university I have not encountered any new material that I didn't experience or see during my placement, having already learned a significant dart of it in practice. It is extremely encouraging to be able to see the link between theory and real practice every day.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I couldn't imagine it being better. Always professional but warm. I never felt uncomfortable or had any unpleasant experience.

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

    • I was well taken care of, always sure who to turn to for help or advice.

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

    • There was a great emphasis on all my projects and tasks, as well as teaching me techniques and modes of practice, to benefit me in terms of building my personality and enhance my professional skills.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • From the interview onwards I have been extremely enthusiastic about starting a career with arup after finishing my degree!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Company social very inventive and had a great atmosphere, and I could see that close friendships had formed among colleagues.

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

    • A lot cheaper than university life!

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

    • I am not a night life person, so I wouldn't know.

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

    • There were almost daily announcements and invitations.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

South West

November 2013

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