Year in Industry Student Review

Yes. Great to get a break from Uni. Seen lots of new things. Worked with some great people and learned a lot.

People appreciate the work I do. They often ask and take on board my opinion.

In some ways you make your own way when you get here. The more you can branch out, the more you will get to see and do. The local managers were all very accommodating and supportive and people are always happy to help whenever you have a problem.

I always had projects to get on with and there were a lots of meeting to attend, weather you were directly involved or shadowing someone else. Some days the finishing time could be a bit spontaneous, in or out of your favour.

I felt that I could have coped with more responsibility. Most of my projects were led by other people and I didn't have a "day job" that I was responsible for.

My organisation, planning and communication skills have come on a lot. I think this will help with my time back at Uni. I wouldn't say I have learned many skills that are directly applicable to my degree though.

Calm and Friendly. Everyone had time for you. Everyone had a good laugh but you could still get on with work.

I had a basic structure at the start but some more structure would have been beneficial. I found myself going off and finding people to things to do and people to shadow in order to learn more.

They invested a lot of time if that counts. I did a couple of safety courses and a presentation skills course. however I didn't need much training to fulfil my role.

They have expressed strong interest in having me back when I graduate. No official offer yet though (possibility as I haven't finished my placement yet) There is also still a lot to learn and do within the company and the work is interesting so I am definetly considering them as a career.

We had monthly meeting where we were given the freedom to arrange trips or discuss what we'd been up to. This was good as you hear about opportunities that can be applicable to yourself. However since I was the only student in my area there wasn't much day to day contact with the others, other than over the phone.

I lived at home so I didn't have much trouble socialising. I had high transport costs though as I had an hour commute most days but the company subsidised this (so long as you get the train). if you were to live in one of the cities where the placement was based (Exeter or Plymouth) there is a pretty good social scene and lots going on if you put yourself out.

Didn't really go out where the placement was based as I lived at home an hour away. Plymouth is a pretty good night out. No idea about Exeter. I hear its expensive.

Yeah there are loads of clubs and sports teams to join, as there are in any other city.