{"id":6541,"date":"2024-11-21T17:21:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T17:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/internships\/?p=6541"},"modified":"2024-11-21T17:21:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T17:21:28","slug":"student-case-study-university-of-exeter-sustainability-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/internships\/2024\/11\/21\/student-case-study-university-of-exeter-sustainability-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Case Study: University of Exeter Sustainability Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Name of Student: <\/strong>Hebe Dennison <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job Title: <\/strong>Circular Economy Intern <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Company Name:<\/strong> University of Exeter Sustainability Team  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description of Organisation:<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based within the Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services Division, the Sustainability Team is a major contributor to delivering on the University\u2019s Strategy 2030<\/a> commitment to \u2018lead meaningful action against the climate emergency and ecological crisis.\u2019<\/em>\u202f The team has responsibility for delivering on the University\u2019s net zero and environmental net gain targets and this role will be support the delivery of sustainability education commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What was your biggest achievement on your internship?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Played a key role in the success of the Gift It Reuse It<\/em> initiative, where 8546 items were donated with nearly 8,000 items finding new homes during Arrivals Week 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these? <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scale of my main project was not known at the beginning of my internship, which meant that I had then had to adjust the plan accordingly to fit with challenges that cropped up. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The remaining items that were not repurposed at the start of term are now in a new permanent Reuse Shop in Clysdedale House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What were your reasons for undertaking this internship? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • To gain experience and knowledge within a specific occupation or field. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • To improve my job prospects by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in interviews. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • To earn money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        As a result of my internship\u2026 <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • I have improved my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          • My job prospects have improved by expanding my CV and what I can draw upon in <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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            • I have learned more about the skills I need and the options available to me in the future.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              • I have developed specific skills that could help me in the future. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                • My overall confidence has increased. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  During the internship…<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • I received learning and development opportunities which could be helpful for my career (e.g., online courses, research development or mentoring). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    • I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      • I received regular feedback from my manager\/supervisor. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Overall, this internship has been a positive experience. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          I really enjoyed my internship, and appreciated all the support I received. I would definitely recommend this internship scheme, as it is a great opportunity to expand your experience and have a flexible role that works with university studying. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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