Name of Student: Charlotte Bowman
Job Title: Peer Writing Advisor
Company Name: University of Exeter HASS
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?
Receiving positive feedback from students and knowing that I did a good job in helping them with essay writing, both in terms of feedback on current essays and equipping them with essay writing tools for the future.
Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?
Sometimes scheduling and time management was challneging but I managed to maintain open communication with my managers to ensure this didn’t affect my ability to complete this internship.
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 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.
- Overall, this internship has been a positive experience.
Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students?
Yes, I would recommend the SCP internship scheme to other students because it is a great way to diversify your CV, gain valuable working experience and earn some money at the same time! It’s also nice to have something practical to focus on that wasn’t my studies.