Ecology intern Review
at University of york
Internship (1 Month+)
Environmental Science
Riccall, York YO19, UK
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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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.
Animal care, creating animal care sheets for the volunteers to use, reptile surveys
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I had to create a new reptile survey with mapping for volunteers to use. I was in charge of all the animals upkeep
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learnt lots about reptile behaviour and physical features, I have learnt lots about animal care for a wide variety of animals
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
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?
I received lots of support and guidance. I was trained very well
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?
4/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very friendly, warm and welcoming. Also very helpful.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
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 it and was asked to work there permanently. I carried on working there as soon as my internship ended
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend University of york to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to University of york
Make friends, ask for help if you need it. Join a society
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at University of york
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
