What does a typical morning look like?
As a student, it’s important to gain a variety of skills during your college years to help prepare for adulthood. Being part of the Made Tech team has allowed me to experience so much and every working day is different, where I am consistently learning something new. Starting a work placement as a student can feel both exciting and nerve-wracking, but each day brings new opportunities to learn and grow.
I typically start my day at 9:30am, whether I am working online or in person. I begin by checking my emails and Slack for any updates, which helps me stay organised and prepared for the day ahead. We usually start our morning with a catch-up session, where we talk about what we’ve done over the week. At the end of each week, we complete a journal and an evaluation reflecting on the skills we develop.
What was the most surprising thing you learned about working in tech?
One of the most surprising things I learned about tech is how much teamwork is involved. Teamwork and collaboration are essential to share ideas, fix problems and meet deadlines.
What advice would you give to the next group of students?
For the next group of students, I would advise them to be confident and ask questions. At first, it can feel intimidating being in a professional environment; however, everyone understands that you’re here to learn. At MadeTech, one of the key values is continuous learning, whether it is a personal skill or a technical one. I would also advise staying organised and managing your time well. At first, it may feel overwhelming balancing work, college, and personal life, but remember you can always speak to your manager and teachers for support.
Overall, my experience here has been extremely valuable. I have developed many personal and technical skills through programming projects such as the NASA Space Apps Challenge, which gave me a better understanding of how collaboration works in a real programming environment. The skills I’ve developed through those projects have helped me perform better in my end-of-year exam and will continue to support me in my future career.
About the Author
Laura Ursu
T-Level Student
