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Overall I really enjoyed the internship. The main positives of the internship include: the exposure to senior management, supportive staff, ability to work on challenging projects that add real value and ability to secure a graduate job.

My direct Manager, Executive Director and Managing Director were all very supportive. From previous internships I can say that it is rare to have this much exposure and interaction with senior staff. My projects gave me the opportunity to work with various members of my team and wider teams, meaning I got a wider understanding of roles outside my own. I felt all the work I was producing was off value and fed into a wider JPMC initiative.

The first 3 days are offsite training - including overviews, presentation skills and excel skills - covering the fundamentals. I then did a further 3 day internal training course to learn more about the specific areas of the bank I was working in and the products we provide our clients. There is a significant amount of online training (too much at times), as well as online courses and Harvard lectures you can choose to do. My manager was extremely supportive in ensuring I could reach the objectives set on day 1 of my internship, however it is ultimately up to you to drive this process and set up regular meetings with key staff.

I independently led 4 very varied projects whilst working on another group project with the other interns in my LOB. In truth it is somewhat up to the department you are in which dictates how busy you will be. It is also up to you to decide how much you want to get involved in for example I spent almost half my time initially setting up overviews and shadowing opportunities with colleagues to gain a wider understanding of my role, I also went to London twice during my placement and got a mentor: these are all things I did off my own back.

This varies depending on your manager and your department. Some interns are doing 'business as usual roles' and others do project work. I did project work and felt that all of my projects contributed to the future success of the team. I was responsible for successfully completing my projects. You are pointed in the right direction and told who to set meetings up with to ensure your success, however it is your responsibility to actually do this and ensure you deliver.

The internship helped me improve my existing skills and pointed out areas I need to improve in and work further on, for example Excel. The internship gave me a better knowledge of the financial services industry and also allowed me to identify roles which I would like to obtain, and departments I want to and don't want to work in.

My department had a really good and supportive atmosphere. They put on special intern networking events including a luncheon and breakfast as well as networking events. I know this isn't the same for every department and they do vary hugely however the culture I experienced was fantastic.

The internship is set up really well. One downside is the onboarding process which is far too long and confusing. However once the internship started everything ran smoothly. There were special events or talks for interns almost every week including, senior speakers session which all interns globally are invited to with speakers including Jamie Dimon and Matt Zames and the senior networking breakfast. There are also events outside of work hours these include the mid placement meal which is at the restaurant on the beach in Bournemouth and the end of placement meal. On a practical note, HR are really helpful and have drop in sessions on Thursday and Friday afternoons which you can book into and ask them questions/ tell them problems. Additionally you are given a buddy who is an ex summer intern or graduate who can advise you.

The department invested in me by signing me up to additional training. This gave me a wider knowledge of my LOB and wasn't necessary for my job, but was valuable to my own personal development. My manager was also happy for me to go to the London office so I visited twice and my travel was reimbursed.

You are given a review half way through your placement which indicates whether or not you are on track for a graduate offer. Everyone has the opportunity to work towards this graduate offer. I am on track for an offer and view my prospects positively with lots of mobility options at the company, nationally and abroad. It is however not easy to do the internship and then transfer to a different graduate scheme or location immediately.

Good social seen over 100 interns in my location. Many interns live together in halls. Regular events organized by HR and the program but interns also socialized a lot together - for example weekend activities and day trips and nights out.

I am local so lived at home. Most people live in University Halls or if you are looking for a cheaper alternative a shred house that is nearer the office but further from the centre of town- however I would say its better on the whole to live in halls as you can share transport to work and make friends. Bournemouth is not as cheap as other UK towns but considering the pay it is affordable.

Good nightlife with a variety of clubs and bars - independents and chains. There are lots of clubs in Bournemouth but everyone always ends up in the same ones. Nice restaurants and other things to do if you don't like going out, for example, bowling/ cinemas. Also a number of events going on during the summer including the air festival and beach polo.

The interns put together a rounder's team which we entered into the company tournament. There were lots of other sporting opportunities too. We also did a community day early on in the scheme which was a good opportunity to get to know each other better. I also went to my departments BBQ. Other interns I know socialized with their teams outside of work.