Robert Carrese’s feedback about RIIERP

RIIERP Placement: EADS ASTRIUM
2008: Friedrichshafen, Germany

I participated in two projects during the internship. The first involved the development and testing of a Regenerative Fuel Cell System (RFCS) for the generation of electrical energy in space habitats. The second project involved the computational fluid dynamic simulation of the flow through carbon-dioxide scrubbing units. During my projects, I was given responsibilities as a student employee that inspired me to achieve my best.

The opportunity to work at EADS was the highlight of my undergraduate studies. I was able to put into practice all that I had learnt at university. The skills that I acquired during my internship will undoubtedly help me as I now move into the workforce.

Working within a multi-cultural environment like EADS has also given me the experience and insight to adjust to different work ethics. Being in the centre of Europe I was able to visit a number of cities and neighbouring countries during weekends and holidays as well as experience the enjoyable German social life.

RIIERP has aided me in my transition from student to professional, both culturally and technically. Participation in this program has given me exposure to the international engineering industry and the experience of working with a company at the forefront of its field. The experience of working at EADS has prompted me to eventually head back to Europe for work as a professional engineer upon completion of my studies.

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