Research summer student Review

by University of Cambridge

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • It was really interesting having my own project, which wasn't an extension of someone else's project.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • There was definitely a gap between the PhD students and the summer students, so it felt hard to socialise with most of them.

    3/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • When my supervisor was free, he was brilliant, but he was very busy and on holiday some of the time.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Most of the time I had the right amount of work to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Most equipment I was not allowed to use by myself, as I didn't have the training.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt a lot about research skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • I became good friends with the other summer students, so it was an enjoyable placement.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was very easy to get the placement, and to arrange the details with the supervisor.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I didn't really get trained in anything.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am very interested in doing research at the university.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes with fellow placement students, but not with other members of the group.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Accommodation in Cambridge can be quite expensive, but living and socialising are average prices.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Usual mix of good/bad nightlife!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • As most activities connected to the university are student run, not much goes on in the summer holidays.

    2/5
    Report this review

Details

Internship (1 Month+)

East of England

September 2011

View More Reviews