{"id":6525,"date":"2024-11-11T12:06:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T12:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/internships\/?p=6525"},"modified":"2024-11-11T12:06:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T12:06:15","slug":"student-case-study-university-of-exeter-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/internships\/2024\/11\/11\/student-case-study-university-of-exeter-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Case Study: University of Exeter Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Name of Student: <\/strong>Wing Lum Fok&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Title: <\/strong>Sustainable Education Assistant&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> University of Exeter Sustainability&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description of Organisation:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sustainability Team is working to reduce the carbon and ecological footprint at The University of Exeter, across many areas such as carbon footprinting, energy use, circular economy, sustainable transport, biodiversity, education and research. We are an energetic team who cover many areas of expertise, and value student input in our work.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/about\/sustainability\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> See more here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was your biggest achievement on your internship?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I produced a 1,500-word research report on the implementation of sustainability practices in higher education, focusing on both UK and international institutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To use the summer break to gain more internship experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To gain experience and knowledge within a specific occupation or field.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To build new connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To improve my job prospects by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To earn money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a result of my internship\u2026&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I have improved my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>My job prospects have improved by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>interviews.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I have learned more about the skills I need and the options available to me in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I have developed specific skills that could help me in the future.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>My overall confidence has increased.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the internship&#8230;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I received learning and development opportunities which could be helpful for my career (e.g., online courses, research development or mentoring).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I received regular feedback from my manager\/supervisor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I received sufficient training to undertake the role.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Overall, this internship has been a positive experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students? <\/strong><strong>(Only include if student answered yes)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, I would recommend this internship scheme to other students as it is a good way to gain experience, even if you&#8217;re unsure about your career path it is valuable for boosting overall employability.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Name of Student: Wing Lum Fok&nbsp; 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