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I got a good variety of different projects, with plenty of responsibility from the outset. It also felt rewarding to be doing graduate-level work.
It was enjoyable - I had a lot of responsibility on the project I was given and wasn't treated as a 'tea boy' or anything
I enjoyed my placement immensely, I'd do it again if I could.
Very enjoyable and got a good overview of the work that goes on at DSTL. The work was interesting and very rewarding.
Worked in the lab for a large part of the placement working on important testing
I received a good variety of work, although unfortunately it was mostly desk based research rather than practical as I had experienced on previous placements with the company.
The work I did was incredibly interesting and I felt like I was given the opportunity to make a genuine positive contribution to the company rather than just being kept busy with unimportant tasks.
It was an amazing experience that I was glad to do with Dstl, not only was the work interesting but my colleagues were amazing. The work was challenging and kept me busy.
I found the work very interesting and there were many opportunities available for me to further my understanding of what the company did. I enjoyed the relaxed and helpful nature of my colleagues and the work I did.
I found this summer placement enjoyable and interesting, definitely a valuable experience.
I found the placement really enjoyable.
DSTL was a great place to work in and take an industrial placement with. During my time working there, I was really enjoying and delighted with the work and environment.
The work was varied and I enjoyed being able to apply the skills I had learnt during my course to real psychological research which could benefit someone.
Fantastic summer placement, was very sad to leave at the end. Was part of a great team, never a boring day in the office/lab.
Excellent
The internship was very enjoyable. I was given several interesting projects in a range of areas. I looked forward to coming to work each day.
The task I was set was just a software job - a little dull but an important bit of work. It was a very nice environment to work in and overall I'd say I enjoyed it a lot.
All throughout the placement I was tasked with interesting yet challenging work
I enjoyed the atmosphere and the work I was given.
The placement had both high points and low points. As I was working with a team based in Area 2 of Building 5, I was not able to have a desk with them, and was placed in a lab away from the team. This made communicating with them when I needed help difficult. I enjoyed working on a single project over the time I was there, rather than flitting between tasks, and the placement improved as I made progress through the project.
