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Higherin

Frontrunner Intern Review

at De Montfort University

Work Experience

Architecture

Leicester

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

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!

4.3/5 - Overview of the Experience
3/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your experience involved:
4/5
It was great. Learned from professionals and got me a job after.
How well organised was your experience?
4/5
To what extent did you enjoy your experience?
4/5
How much did your experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your experience?
3/5
Technical arch skills like cad and rhino. Laser cutting, communication with technicians and staff. was not given a staff card for free printing as promised in the contract though.

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
3/5
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend De Montfort University to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They want to help you. From lecturers to admin staff to careers down to security guards who have even helped me unlock the uni block for me to get my charger after hours like 10pm+ at night.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to De Montfort University?
facilties are great, make sure they match what youre looking for.
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