Summer Intern Review

I really enjoyed it --- it was a great learning experience. I got to meet tons of people with all sorts of experience, take part in projects, see how different roles worked....Everyone was really nice about answering all my questions and taking the time to make sure I was comfortable/fitting in. The work was challenging, but nothing that couldn't be handled.

Everyone always took the time to answer questions/meet for coffee/ do follow ups on work that I did. There is a limit to what you can do as an intern but that being said, a lot of what you did actually ended up in client presentations or made it's way to actual reports. You could see the impact you made. It is small, but it's there!

EY has the whole Buddy/ Counsellor system worked out. You're assigned a Buddy who takes you to lunch/answers all your silly questions and a counsellor who is responsible more for your overall experience and career paths. Both were really good about answering my questions and meeting with me on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. That being said, due to the nature of the role, I barely saw them sometimes and had to resort to email/telephone calls.

It varied. Sometimes I had a lot of work and had to stay behind after 6pm. Other times, I would be doing nothing all day. It fluctuated depending on who had work for you, and how fast you were able to complete it. I will admit towards the end of the internship, there wasn't much to be done and I spent a lot of time sitting around doing nothing

Not very much -- the bare minimum really. I had my parts, but that was usually things like editing powerpoints or researching. Sometimes, I did get direct contact with the clients, but often it was more like sitting and taking notes than really contributing

It was helpful in a lot of ways . Technically speaking, I got really good with Word, Powerpoint and Excel. On a different level, it really helps with your time management, attention to detail...It's a good way to experience working in an office and to decide if its right for you

I think there's a limit to how fun cubicles and flourescent lighting can be. But people tried to make the most of it. Open seating and hot desking were popular, so people did chat on and off throughout the day. Often there would be people cracking jokes/ having fun. You got the sense that people did manage to enjoy their time there.

It was very structured -- there were action plans for the interns, orientation days, extra activities like socials and CSR days. There was a support system set up, regular contact with HR...much more organized than my other internships.

There was the usual guiding you through tasks but apart from that nothing too special.

Very good -- as long as you don't mess up too badly/ you are interested and able to do the work, there is the possibility of a grad contract. With a grad contract there's the chance to get all sorts of professional qualifications.

There were often socials/ after work drinks/ general hangouts. Plus, mostly the interns grabbed lunch together or just had the opportunity to catch up. Everyone was really nice,and people would organize nights out.

London prices. Enough said.

London has an amazing collection of clubs, bars and pubs...the only problem is they are all quite expensive (especially for a student)

Yes -- I know people who joined EY sports teams or went to socials with their teams. The good thing about a big company like EY is that there are tons of things to do -- you just have to go look for them