Name of Student: Gwenllian Hedd Davies
Job Title: Degenerative Conditions Research Intern
Company Name: University of Exeter ESE
Description of Organisation:
Biomedical Engineering Department at University of Exeter is home to cutting-edge research unravelling the complexities of diseases, degeneration and innovating treatment solutions in clinical applications. The synergy of our groundbreaking research and its tangible application represents a deep-rooted commitment to solving vital biomedical issues.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
Gathering significant statistic results and gaining more lab skills.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
Managing my commitments and availability was challenging. However following discussions with my supervisor these conversations became less worrisome.
What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?
- To gain experience and knowledge within a specific occupation or field.
- To build new connections.
- 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 internship…
- 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 learned more about the skills I need and the options available to me in the future.
- 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.
- I received sufficient training to undertake the role.
- Overall, this internship has been a positive experience.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
The SCP internship scheme is brilliant for building your professional network.