Name of Student: Anya Morris
Job Title: Project Advisor Intern
Company Name: University of Exeter HLS
Description of Organisation:
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is committed to transforming human health and well-being through discovery, translation and impact arising from our world-leading research, education and partnership at the interface between health, the climate and a socially just society.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
I developed an awareness of what working in research is truly like and realised that it is not usually a straightforward process. I now feel I could bring skills and insight into another research projects in the future and be an integral team member.Ā
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
Yes, not everything was simple. For example, we had to do an ethics application to undertake our research which was not initially accepted and this halted our progress. On top of this, we didn’t always get the results we were expecting, meaning we had to change and tweak our plan for the rest of the research. This wasn’t a bad thing but it was challenging. In my experience of conducting scientific experiments outcomes normally always happen as you plan or expect. But, in the case of research and development this is rarely the case.
What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?
- To gain experience and knowledge within a specific occupation or field.
- 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.
- My overall confidence has increased.
- I have developed specific skills that could help me in the future.
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?
Yes, I would recommend students take on an internship because it is an invaluable experience with great pay too ā there’s no downside really!