Actuarial Intern Review

The work was ver mathematical, interesting and challenging. I was always busy which I really like.

I feel my work and contribution was appreciated by members of the team from the feedback I have got from them.

I was assigned a buddy from the beginning who explained some theory and talked me through the work. Everyone else in the office was approachable and happy to answer any questions I had too.

There were a couple of days where I had little work, but the vast majority of the time I was busy. I like to be kept busy and to work with a little bit of pressure.

It's difficult to get any real responsbility as an actuarial intern as all the work I have done has been checked by two people before it is sent out. I also haven't got a huge amount of experience.

I have improved my time management skills whilst working here due to deadlines and pressure. Something I haven't had is client interaction which would have been useful. Though I have had the opportunity to practice my presentation skills for my internship project.

It is often quiet because people are concentrating on their calculations or work, but there is a lot of conversation at times, especially about football. Everyone has been really friendly and welcoming to me though.

I have had a lot of work, but it might have been useful for me to spend a day or so in Investment Consulting or possibly shadowing a consultant for a day. However in practice these things might not always be possible.

I recieved basic Excel training on my first day and have had a lot of time sitting down with members in the office explaining techniques to me. However I haven't been on any formal training courses.

I have recieved good feedback from people in the office about returning after my studies, however it is still twelve months away, so it isn't set in stone.

There have been a number of socials, including a treasure hunt around Windsor which was fun. I have also played football once a week. However I have been the only placement student over the summer, so there hasn't been a busy social scene.

I haven't had much opportunity to socialise or go out in Windsor, as I have lived in Egham. It wasn't too expensive to live as it's a student town. I have often gone in to London though to see friends.

I think there is one club in Windsor called Liquid, but I never went there. I have only been to a couple pubs with people from work.

I have played football most Wednesday evenings with people from work.