INTERNSHIP TRAINING AND REPORT

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This short semester, Internship Training and Report, prepares and equip us with all the necessary knowledge and skills required for the working industry. It provides us a platform where we are exposed to various aspect in relation to the construction industry by being involved in real life projects which requires certain regulations and procedures. On the other hand, we are able to further equip ourselves with more experience for our remaining semesters which will set a clearer guideline of proper drawings techniques and stronger designs.

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Reflection:

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In summary, it has been a really fulfilling internship experience here at DP Architects. Not only have I gained practical knowledge and real-life experience of designing and dealing with real clients instead of tutors, I have also managed to develop relationships with my colleagues and honed my social skills. Besides, a lot of independence was given to me despite the fact that I am only an intern. It also helps my mentor and supervisor seldom direct me or oversee my work after few weeks I entered the firm because I had to learn to deal with client’s instruction by myself and I am not protected or shielded from the reality of the working world. Sometimes, it also feels as if I am actually one of the staffs here rather than an intern because of the level of trust they have in me and the responsibilities they delegate to me.

 

I am pleased that the firm does not have the typical narrow-minded belief that an intern should always be “governed” and treated as a level beneath its staffs, and be given mundane tasks to do to while away the time. Instead, DP Architects has given me much room to explore and discover the perks and difficulties of the entire design-build process, especially when it comes to dealing with clients. Before I started this internship, I never expected that it would be so satisfying and that I would be so fortunate to meet such friendly and helpful colleagues and actually be extending my internship period for another month. However, now it feels as if the weeks have passed too quickly and this internship is too short as I still have much to learn and observe. It is with pleasure and gratitude that DP Architects has given my internship extension.

I believe that knowledge and experience gained through this time at DP Architects would come in handy and be able to put to good use upon my graduation, as it has opened up my horizon towards my future career path.

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