• Question: Are internships important for an engineering student?

    Asked by Erin.H0wells to Matthew, Neil, Paula, Pete, Philippa on 13 Mar 2015.
    • Photo: Philippa Jefferis

      Philippa Jefferis answered on 13 Mar 2015:

      Hi, I would say definitely so. My work experience gave me chance to put theory into practice, so I became better at my degree.

      Lots of companies offer work experience as well, so it’s a good way to try out a job and see if it’s what you would enjoy.

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      Neil Taylor answered on 16 Mar 2015:

      Hi!

      Although they are not essential, they will definitely put you at an advantage!

      I think that university can teach you the technical side of things, but you really need to experience the work environment to find out what working as a professional engineer is REALLY like :D.

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