{"id":7881,"date":"2025-06-20T10:44:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T10:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/internships\/?p=7881"},"modified":"2025-06-20T10:45:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T10:45:47","slug":"student-case-study-university-of-exeter-sustainability-team-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/internships\/2025\/06\/20\/student-case-study-university-of-exeter-sustainability-team-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Case Study: University of Exeter Sustainability Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Name of Student:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Sophie Nash&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Title:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Responsible Futures Research &amp; Communications intern&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Company Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;University of Exeter \u2013 Sustainability Team &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description of Organisation:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Based within the Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services Division, the Sustainability Team is a major contributor to delivering on the University\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/about\/strategy2030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strategy 2030<\/a>&nbsp;commitment to&nbsp;<em>\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. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was your biggest achievement on your internship?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am really happy with the work that I achieved as a member of this team. The internship experience has been hugely successful. However my biggest achievement has been an increased in my confidence. Even during the application process and securing&nbsp;the role improved my self belief.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Were there any challenges and how did you overcome these?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing my time during exam week was challenging. I overcame this by discussing my issue with my line manager and shifting my hours to a future week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What were your reasons for undertaking this internship?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To build new connections\u00a0\u00a0<\/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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To earn money\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a result of my internship\u2026&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I have improved my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.\u00a0\u00a0<\/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\u00a0interviews.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>My overall confidence has increased.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the internship&#8230;<\/strong>&nbsp;&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).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I was able to complete the tasks assigned to me.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I received sufficient training to undertake the role.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Overall, this internship has been a positive experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Would you recommend this internship scheme to other students? 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