Placements

  You’ve been offered a role at a research centre – congrats! Now what? Joining a research centre, or the world of work in general, can be an intimidating experience; I’m now over halfway through my placement year with UCL’s...

Applying for a placement role at a research centre can be a daunting experience, so it’s important to understand what to expect. I feel I was fairly well prepared when I applied for my placement, but there are still a...

For the last nine months, I’ve been interning at the National Literacy Trust (NLT), a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged children in the UK through literacy. I’ve just finished my placement and thought it would be a...

For those of you who are lucky enough to be paid for your placement, I am jealous! Working an unpaid 9-5 job can be tough on our finances, especially as students. Earning some extra cash is always something I have...

During my first month of placement, I attended a school to undertake data collection with a member of Exeter University for her dissertation. I feel it is really important to get involved where you can on your placement, especially if...

Having been on placement now for 6 months, these are some of the things I have learnt and advice I would give to those of you starting a placement. Being nervous is completely normal. Any new situation or environment may...

I made my lunch and packed my bag the night before. My clothes were laid out ready, however, I don’t have a set uniform; the policy is just smart, plain clothes so I will be making the use out of...