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Before you begin writing your final internship report,
and thanks,
and ever thanks…”
- Shakespeare
Make a list of the people from SUTD or the internship
company who have helped you on your internship
journey.
Write a brief note of thanks to acknowledge how they
have contributed to your successful completion of your
internship.
Final Internship Report Acknowledgement
Include, in order of priority,
Example
In school, we learnt to draw free body diagrams, but in _
Company, I learnt to use free body diagrams, and this is in
essence what I see as the crux of an ‘engineering approach’.
While I might have learnt about this ‘engineering approach’
in school, it was in this internship that I really knew what it
meant to use it on my accord, and not when the teacher
told me to.
Final Internship Report Learning Experiences
b) Skills learned:
Describe the skills and any career-specific abilities
that were gained during the internship. The skills can
be technical or non-technical skills. Example of
technical skills include: programming skills (C++, Java,
Python, Revit, AutoCAD etc). Example of non-
technical skills could include analyzing of problem,
working in teams or presentation skills.
Example
Initially, when doing cold calls, I rushed through whatever I wanted to
say to whoever picked up the phone, before he or she could hang up on
me. Subsequently, I learnt a technique for cold call, which was to call
and immediately ask to speak with a specific person without first
identifying myself. This ensured that I reached out to relevant people,
which made my calls more effective.
Final Internship Report Learning Experiences
c) Observed attitudes and gained values:
Describe the manners, mindsets or values that are
important, during the internship, for a successful
career (e.g. Accountability, Honesty, Integrity,
Empathy, Teamwork, etc.).
Example
Philips Lighting showcases extraordinary teamwork; although
there are several divisions of lightings, there is no hesitation
in helping each other achieve their respective targets.
Frequent hall meetings are also held to highlight and share
challenges and accomplishments. Philips is such a big family,
with both regional and local teams, but all members of this
family have time and devotion for one another. These are
definitely values that I want to uphold in my future career.
Final Internship Report Learning Experiences
Incorporating reflection
It is important to incorporate some reflection into
your description of learning experiences.
Review the examples provided, and identify the
reflective statements made.
In school, we learnt to draw free body diagrams, but in _
Company, I learnt to use free body diagrams, and this is in
essence what I see as the crux of an ‘engineering approach’.
While I might have learnt about this ‘engineering approach’
in school, it was in this internship that I really knew what it
meant to use it on my accord, and not when the teacher
told me to.
Final Internship Report Learning Experiences
Incorporating reflection
Review the examples provided, and identify the
reflective statements made.
Initially, when doing cold calls, I rushed through whatever I wanted to say
to whoever picked up the phone, before he or she could hang up on me.
Subsequently, I learnt a technique for cold call, which was to call and
immediately ask to speak with a specific person without first identifying
myself. This ensured that I reached out to relevant people, which made
my calls more effective.
Although there may not be any measurable outcome at the end of your
internship, any work that has led to a tangible or visible outcome that is
accepted or adopted by the organisation may be considered an
achievement.
Final Internship Report Conclusion
Summarize the overall experience in the internship,
keeping in mind the tasks performed and the learning
experience.
What you could include
• Highlight the key learning points described in the report
• Briefly explain how the internship has impacted you
• Describe how you would apply the knowledge and skills
acquired through this experience in the near future
• Suggest how the internship experience can be improved,
but be sensitive and have realistic expectations
• Evaluate the value of this internship experience
A report is a technical
document and not a
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