Testimonials

Tim Matthew, Principal

[“Practising English in the classroom is fine but there’s no substitute for practising it in the real world! Taking a work placement while you are studying gives you a fantastic opportunity to not only gain valuable work experience but also to improve and practise your language skills in real life situations. Every sentence you speak or listen to will be meaningful and relevant to you and this will provide you with extra motivation to learn more and practise more. Students on work placements can expect to see their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills improve more quickly than if they were only studying in a classroom.”]

Nadith Kawshalya, Director of Management & Computer Studies

[“With a recognised qualification and work placement certificate from Cambridge University at the end of your internship there is no better way to become more attractive to prospective employers in your chosen Industry”]

Vikas Ghavate, India - internship at Oysterware Ltd

[“I am working as a Java and Unix programmer on projects for HMV and Comet. We play HMV radio in HMV stores across the country through an internet based synchronization process. I have a project coordinator who works with me in my office, as well as a project leader who offers me guidance.
I am working full time and the company is covering all of my expenses (i.e. accommodation, travelling, food). More importantly, the company is fulfilling my primary expectation of valuable work experience in an area of particular interest to me and I am also learning about a lot of new technology. At this stage I couldn’t ask for more.
My future plan is to become a Project Manager for Microsoft, and this work placement, combined with my course, will bring me one step closer to accomplishing my target.”]

Megan Gray, South Africa – internship at Copthorne Tara Hotel

[“I am working in the human resources department at the Copthorne Tara Hotel as an HR Co-ordinator. My colleagues are a pleasure to work with. They involve me in everything they do, from participating in courses to attending social evenings, and they help me with my work if necessary. My boss is the HR Manager, who is always asking me about my progress and if my expectations are being met.

I work roughly 40 hours per week but unfortunately I do not receive any kind of compensation. My responsibilities include maintaining the HR systems and records, drafting reports and processing holidays, sick days etc. in liaison with the payroll department.

My aim has always been to find an HR position in the hospitality sector, but I have never had the opportunity to work in an HR department before due to lack of experience. This is therefore a very valuable experience for me. It has also given me the chance to learn about other departments in the hotel at the same time, as well as skills such as multi-tasking, prioritising and working to strict deadlines.”]

Erman Akalin - Turkey, internship at Moon Travels

[“I would just like to tell you how my job is going: I am very well, working hard, benefiting and happy. I am trying to do everything they ask me to do (including ticketing using Galileo and some others computerised reservation systems, making reservations, arranging visas, as well as some banking and filing work in the office) in order to benefit fully from working with this company and of course to learn and to gain valuable experience which will be very important for my future. I am not being paid at the moment but hopefully I will be after couple of months; Everything is OK so far. Mr. Jaggi (the manager) is a good person, so I like him and accordingly what I am doing. Actually I would like to work even harder and be able to learn everything as soon as possible” ]

Bianca De Martis, Italy - internship at Olympia Tours

[“What can I say about my work placement? Well...I'm very happy. I'm learning a lot of things every day and the job is really interesting. Tiziana the manager (who is doing the training) is really nice and so are all the staff who work there. They are all kind and very helpful. At the moment I'm taking bookings and doing some office work such as database entry of rates, as well as calling hotels to check prices and ask for information. As I said I'm learning step by step and I'm happy!” ]

Jeremy Bull, Group Marketing Director

[“Our Pre-Masters for students of Computing course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of IT in business, combined with a 6-month work placement providing real-world experience of business and management issues. It is ideal for students who are planning to study on a UK MBA programme and who need to enhance their skills, level of work experience and academic qualifications in preparation for this.” ]

Pankaj Tolani (India) – Internship at Marriott London Maida Vale

["Well to start with a big Thank You to you for organising a work placement for me at the "Marriott London Maida Vale". I am doing very well and have got on with work quiet nicely. I am working in the Conference, Banquets & Room Service department as an Associate. The hotel's been busy and I have been quiet busy with work. It’s a wonderful experience to be working with a Hotel which is one of the best chain hotels in the world. I have been working with a great team, excellent managers and in a non-biased working atmosphere."]

Sarfaraj Ahmed – (Bangladesh) Internship at 50Lessons Ltd

50Lessons has a very good working environment. Everyone is really nice, friendly and very helpful.

At the moment I’m doing some online reporting, (with ASP.NET and Microsoft reporting tools). They have very experienced and specialised IT staff located all over the UK; everyone is helping me to complete my project and giving me lots of valuable advice especially with SQL.

Right now I’m getting help from Microsoft side and Codeproject.com and planning to finish my internship project soon.