Structural Vacation Student Review

by Arup

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • I greatly enjoyed my 6 week placement with Arup. I was fully engaged in exciting projects and the work was very interesting and challenging.

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

    • I felt very valued by my colleagues and felt like I was an integral part of the design team. They engaged me in many aspects of their work and were always willing to help me progress.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My colleagues were always willing to answer questions to help me progress. Clear tasks were set regularly with appreciable end goals so that I was confident from the outset of what was required of me and how this would aid the team in our design. However, it was often down to me to read documentation or computer software help guides to acquire the knowledge I required to complete the tasks.

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

    • I was pretty much busy for the entirety of my placement.

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

    • I was given quite alot of responsibility during the placement.

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

    • I feel the computer software GSA and RAM Structural System I learnt during my placement will be invaluable for my degree this year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Was a very vibrant atmosphere with everyone sharing knowledge across the floor.

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

    • It was generally well organised. Although I didn't have a permanent desk, I was given a laptop on the first day so I could hotdesk. I was given work immediately upon arriving and never found myself twiddling my thumbs.

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

    • They were very willing to share their knowledge and expertise with me and was invited to join the graduate's on a couple of their skill's week events.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I will have a slightly better chance of getting a graduate job having done a summer placement but will still have to have an interview.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We often went out for drinks after work and went out for a lunch a couple of times. I also went to the annual garden party for the whole office which was very well organised and good fun.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is expensive but I think the salary reflects this.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't go on any nights out but often went for drinks after work.

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

    • There were a variety of sports teams to join.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Civil Engineering

London

October 2014

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