Conservation Intern Review

by Umphafa Private Nature Reserve

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • One of the best experiences of my life.

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

    • I felt we pulled together to get through the physical challenges! Laughing all the way :)

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

    • Guidance was given throughout whilst giving us freedom and our sense of adventure.

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

    • The days where challenging physically however my fitness improved throughout. There was plenty of downtime on evening and weekends.

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

    • Alot of responsibility, such as taking part and recording data, observing the animals closely and setting mammal traps.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The team leader helped me focus on wanted I wanted to achieve and I came back to the UK with a new lease of life and I achieved a first class Hons in my degree. Umphafa helped with that.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was no office, which made it perfect! hands on experience is what everyone needs.

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

    • Very well organised and I felt comfortable and safe at all times.

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

    • Gave me lots of hints and tips and I learnt lots of life lessons.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

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

    • It's difficult as the jobs are so sought after!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, however on my placement there was only me and one other volunteer. Would be more social the more volunteers there are.

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

    • All included, apart from if you want snacks.

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

    • No nightlife and thats what I wanted :).

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Take a trip down to the watering hole where you can spend the day observing giraffe, blesbock and a whole host of other animals in the natural environment.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

January 2014

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