Name of Student: David Parslow
Job Title: Sustainability Curriculum Development Intern
Company Name: University of Exeter ESE
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 UK’s prestigious Russell Group of leading research universities.
What was your biggest achievement on your internship?
Completing work to the satisfaction of my line manager.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
I faced several organisational issues which I was able to overcome by working closely with my line manager.
What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?
- To build new connections
- To improve my job prospects by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews.
As a result of my internship…
- My job prospects have improved by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in
interviews.
During the internship…
- 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?
Yes, I would recommend this internship scheme to other students as it is a good experience to compliment your studies and grow your professional workplace skills.