Placement Student Review

by Cardiff University

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.5
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Very interesting and not too stressful.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Very valued. Have been asked to stay on and help out with extra funding.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Supervisor and other colleagues very supportive and ensured that I had things to do and understood all the research carried out. Everyone made sure they had time for me.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Some days less busy, but from the start I was told if I didn't have anything to do it was fine to leave early. As mostly running experiments sometimes this would leave time for reading and planning placement report, dissertation etc.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Gradually more. Allowed to carry out own research very quickly and given final year UG students to supervise in research I had already carried out as well as planning the experiments themselves.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Will help massively with final year, particularly neuroscience module. I find it much easier to learn through applied science like this than just through lectures. Also planning to apply for a PhD where the skills I have learned will be a huge advantage, as well as if I work in a similar lab in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • In a group of postgraduates who I don't know well but happy to get on with my own work and most of my time spent in the lab where everyone was friendly and welcoming so not a problem.

    3/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Not very organised as never had a placement student in this area before but was settled very quickly and I was happy with the more relaxed atmosphere.

    3/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Supervisor very encouraging and motivating. I now feel capable and determined to complete a PhD in the future with the advantage of the skills I have been taught here.

    3/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • National Travel

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    0/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Have been told I will be written a reference for a neuroscience PhD programme at the university if I apply when I graduate.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • I was the only placement student although spent a lot of time working with PhD students of roughly my own age, as well as making good friends with my housemates in Cardiff.

    2/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Unpaid placement makes it difficult although costs and rent in Cardiff are a lot cheaper than Guildford where my own University is.

    2/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • I think Cardiff is a great city with a lot going on and well worth a night out.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Not too much going on as not part of the postgraduate group although often invited to join people at the pub etc.

    2/5

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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Science

Northern Ireland

February 2008


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