D&C Intern Review

The internship has been a very enjoyable experience, from a personal and professional point of view in developing myself and relationships within the company

My team have been very helpful, all of the drilling and completions engineers seem to have appreciated my work and enthusiasm, and senior management especially have made an excellent effort to get to know the interns which has been invaluable.

My line manager struck the balance perfectly between providing assistance and letting me get on with my project myself. My Mentor has been incredibly helpful, especially in the early stages of the internship in finding my feet.

I always had work to do, over a variety of topics and I looked for extra work where there was time, for example joining the lunch & learn and wells social committees.

I was given a large amount of responsibility for my own work, with my line manager accompanying me on trips to Norway, but letting me get on and seek definitive answers for the project.

Almost every skill I have learned within BP is transferable, and will be completely invaluable on return to University and beyond. A great example of this was the Ambassador presentation skills training I had the opportunity to attend, where we were given very constructive feedback on personal presentation skills in small groups from an industry professional.

The atmosphere varied between departments, but there was always an excellent work ethic, never overstepping the mark. I wouldn't say 'fun never stopped', as I think this implys that the work environment was a little jovial, and from my view it was the perfect balance.

It is clear that BP have had extensive experience in running internship programs, as the organisation was excellent. No complaints whatsoever, good balance of intern social events, insight into the company and real projects to work on. Very happy.

BP had opportunity for any training necessary for the success of my placement, and would not stop short of this. The support networks are very helpful, an example being the willingness of senior management to present lunch & learn sessions for interns' benifit.

We have an assessment centre next week, with an excellent opportunity for future employment. I therefore don't have a job with them, but I havea great opportunity and experience within the company to hopefully succeed in the AC.

Living in University halls has been an excellent situation to get to know the other interns. The social scene is surprisingly good in Aberdeen, and this has helped in my enjoyment of the placement. It also allowed opportunity to relax in the evenings and at weekends, important when working intensive days.

I would say that the cost of living is average for Aberdeen, but comfortable within our internship salary limits. The halls of residence may be slightly overpriced, but the convenience of living with other interns definitely makes up for this.

Around the office, the nightlife is non-existant, but the centre of Aberdeen boasts a fairly wide variety of evening entertainment, especially when the University students return.

There weren't endless opportunities, but there was an excellent selection of sports teams, social events and corporate organised competitions, such as the corporate decathlon. Outside of BP, Aberdeen sports village has excellent facilities for a wide variety of sports, and Aberdeen Grammar RFC are a competitive rugby club I would look to get involved with if I moved here permanently.