This video is a vlog by Atusa, a third-year medical student, sharing her experiences with a summer placement in biomedical science. She discusses the process of securing a placement, the challenges faced in the lab, and the skills gained. At the end, she answers questions from her Instagram followers about the placement experience.
Key Points:
- She talks about her decision to pursue a summer placement, the process of finding a supervisor, and the challenges of organizing it independently.
- Atusa shares her personal experience in the lab, detailing the hands-on work, experiments, and learning curve.
- She emphasises the positive aspects of the placement and encourages others to consider similar experiences.
- At the end of the video, she answers questions addressing topics such as the timing of placements, virtual opportunities, and options for international students.
Have you considered doing a summer placement, and if so, what aspects are you most interested in exploring during the experience?