Internship Review at Rise (DAAD)

The Role

Role Description

I was working on a new type of vibration "free" ship to shore (STS) mega crane. My superisor was a wrting his Phd on the topic. My task was to obtain the mathematical model of the moving trolley + hoisted container and to use scientific computing tools (Matlab and Simulink) to simulate my system. The ultimate goal of internship was to interpret the resulting data in order to predict the behaviour of the scale model (1/6).

In the long run my supervisor will use my data to try with the scale model and implement control strategies.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A very rewarding experience I have been introduced to mathematical normally used in Grad school this will really help for my future studies.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A very friendly atmosphere when the weather was good we used to do barbecues at the university with the rest of the resaerch team.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Every Thursday we had a meeting with the Director of the institute which was the President of the University, the Chief Engineer was always more than eager to help and the Technicians impressively active.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Everything was pretty relax but I had to come up with results. So it was function of the mood sometimes 9 to 5 some others 9 to 9.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

My results were meant to be integral part of my Supervisor Phd investigation.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have a significantly improve my proficiency at scientific computing tool and learned mathematical techniques like Lagrange equation.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Really good actually a good cohort of Phd students and a series of barbecues at lunch time when the sun was around.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very good everybody was involved and I have to say the institute was well managed.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I think that by allowing me to impact on the final outcome was really rewarding.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• International Travel

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I will have to relocate to Germany which at the moment not in my plans.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

No problems at all two others from the sates one from Yale and the other one from Berkley both spotless.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I guess good I was not into it but my fellow students had wild night in Hamburg

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes without a doubt, Hamburg is second biggest German city, there was countless activities.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Very good experience through the DAAD which is the Education department. You get a scholarship for 2 or 3 months. You get a language course paid in Berlin plus pocket money. You get a 5 days rail pass valid in the whole country and Austria. You get invited to a conference at the oldest German university (Heildeberg) , where you meet all your fellow Rise students from the UK, US and Canada. I urgently recommand all my fellow Engineers and Scientists to apply.

Review 1/2 for Rise (DAAD)

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