Study Trips Project Assistant Review

Item: Study Trips Project Assistant at Manchester Metropolitan University
Rating: 4.8
Author: Anonymous

at Manchester Metropolitan University

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Data Analysis, Logistics and Operations, Project Management, Transport Planning

Manchester

Review Submitted: November 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /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 - Overview of Role

4.5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

4.8/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

Supported the planning and delivery of educational study and field trips for students across the UK and internationally. Coordinated with travel suppliers, monitored and quality-assured participant and project data, and provided administrative support for complex trip logistics. Worked closely with academic and professional services colleagues to support project delivery and enhance the student experience, e.g. by responding to support queries. Developed expertise in project coordination, stakeholder management, data analysis, and operational planning within a higher education environment.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes - I was given personal end-to-end responsibility for multiple trips, where I was entrusted with sourcing quotes, coordinating with trip organisers and travel suppliers, and managing student data. I also completed many reports independently for the Study and Field Trips service, analysing various operational processes to identify areas for improvement - e.g., analysing the completion rates of our feedback forms by department and faculty. I then used this data to create the new feedback form that is now used by the service, as well as the trip briefing templates used by trip organisers, an indicative coach pricing guide and destination guides sent to students. I felt like I had a lot of responsibility during the entire internship, which allowed me to develop various skills, from using Excel to submitting purchase requisitions and designing infographics.

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 of new skills - I previously had no experience with procurement, but as part of planning coach trips, I am now familiar with the Oracle system and have submitted many purchase requisitions/sent off purchase orders. I have also enhanced my Microsoft Excel skills through my data reporting tasks, gaining certification as an Excel Associate, and I will shortly be certified by the Project Management Institute as I am completing an exam in this area also. On top of this, I have used both Canva and Adobe Express to design various infographics, plus Thesis Student Management to check and update student records, and I have vastly improved my public speaking skills through multiple presentations.

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?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

4/5

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, with in-depth training sessions conducted for each new project, as well as detailed guidance documents and separate Teams chats to provide live support. Each week I had a team meeting and a 1-on-1 meeting with my line manager to go over any key queries that may have arisen, as well as a departmental meeting every fortnight which allowed for a wider support network.

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?

The company culture is incredibly friendly and supportive - there are no stupid questions and every member wants you to do well and get the most out of your internship experience. I very quickly felt like a valued member of the team, and thoroughly enjoyed the multiple team afternoons and development sessions that I took part in (often including free refreshments and opportunities for professional development activities).

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?

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 loved it! I felt so lucky to be part of such a wonderful, inclusive and supportive team, and to have been entrusted with so many varied and rewarding opportunities. I really feel like the skills I have developed will be invaluable for my future job search. I am so glad to have worked here.