Countryside Ranger Review
at University of Aberdeen
Internship (1 Month+)
Environmental Science
Aberdeen
Review Submitted: November 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Visiting managed sites, making sure there were no damages, litter, emptying dog bins. Leading groups of volunteers in helping manage or with larger tasks at sites
Preparing and delivering talks and educational events to school group and public events
Preparing and delivering talks and educational events to school group and public events
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given the opportunity to lead crafts with the children's groups and give short educational talks during these events on environmental issues. I was able to give my opinion and input in the planning process of these events
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I developed skills in communication and public speaking as I had to give information during the events and explain new activities, crafts or games during these sessions. I had to engage with and answer questions from children so skills in engaging with young people were enhanced
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
3/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
The staff at ACC were very supportive and wanted me to make the most out of my internship - they would often ask if there was anything I particularly wanted to do or learn
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very warm, welcoming and friendly. I felt like I had a place even though it is a small team and I was only there 5 weeks.,
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my internship. I learnt a lot about what being a ranger is about and the general tasks/jobs they carry out and I learn a lot about environmental issue and about the local nature of Aberdeen
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at University of Aberdeen
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend University of Aberdeen to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to University of Aberdeen
To make the most out of the internship, ask questions on the job and ask the other members of staff - they're the experts in their field, so use their knowledge!!!
