Alex’s STORY
Alex Gleed, Medical Engineering student, worked at DePuy Synthes UK, a medical equipment manufacturer in Leeds.
I was based in a test laboratory, working on medical implants. As someone who hadn’t had any experience it was great having 50 per cent of my time doing practical and 50 per cent desk work.
When I was offered the job I was really pleased with the salary. I was able to relocate and finance my own rented property and it enabled me to live and spend money on things that weren’t food or bills. As my new home was some distance from the company, I was able to run a car too. Without this salary, I’m not sure if I could have taken the placement. I would have had to find a part-time job, but as I was working eight hours a day, Monday to Friday, this would have been difficult.
One of the biggest things I learnt was that a lot of the talented people in orthopaedics have PhDs because you need specialised knowledge to produce a durable implanted medical device. I now know I want to do a PhD. I got a huge amount from my placement.
Beth’s STORY
Beth Waker, Hospitality and Tourism student, worked at Lexington Catering, a specialist City of London catering company.
My placement year was one of the best of my life! I loved working in London and the company put me in lots of different sites and that gave me the skills to adapt to different situations. At every single place, I met a new team and got to work with people from the UK and Europe.
One of my managers who is a Surrey alumnus really pushed me and taught me so much about contract catering. A PTY which has a connection with a Surrey graduate is great as they know what you are looking for. Now I have been in the workplace, aspects of my course make more sense!
The placement showed me that I need a dynamic, changing role with the ability to apply ideas. I really enjoyed the opportunity to be creative and will look for jobs that have this as part of the role.
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