Name of Student: Elena Rossetti 

Job Title: Neuroscience Intern 

Company Name: University of Exeter HLS  

Description of Organisation:  

The University of Exeter is a public research university located in Exeter, Devon, South West England. It is one of the top 150 universities in the world and ranked among the top 15 universities in the United Kingdom. The university offers exciting courses in beautiful and historic surroundings. It is a member of the UKā€™s prestigious Russell Group of leading research universities. 

What was your biggest achievement on your internship? 

Contributing to a summer event for the neuroscience program.  

What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?   

  • To improve my job prospects by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews. 
  • To earn money.

As a result of my internshipā€¦  

  • I have improved my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. 
  • My job prospects have improved by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in 

 interviews. 

  • I have developed specific skills that could help me in the future. 
  • My overall confidence has increased. 

During the internship… 

  • I received learning and development opportunities which could be helpful for my career (e.g., online courses, research development or mentoring). 
  • I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.  
  • I received regular feedback from my manager/supervisor. 
  • Overall, this internship has been a positive experience. 

Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?  

I would recommend this internship scheme to other students as it is a good experience, fits around lectures and is a great way to earn some extra money.Ā