Rutherford Appleton Lab Work Experience
So, I applied for work experience at RAL and got in 
tbh i applied not expecting to get given a placement but just thought why not, since it seemed like a cool opportunity and I was interested by the research being done there.
However I live quite far from the site (100-120 miles by road), and I dont really know anyone who lives close by who I can stay with, is it worth going?
I'd either have to pay for a hotel (expensive, it's like 12 days) or take the train every day (also expensive and means waking up at 4am).
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance.
tbh i applied not expecting to get given a placement but just thought why not, since it seemed like a cool opportunity and I was interested by the research being done there.However I live quite far from the site (100-120 miles by road), and I dont really know anyone who lives close by who I can stay with, is it worth going?
I'd either have to pay for a hotel (expensive, it's like 12 days) or take the train every day (also expensive and means waking up at 4am).
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance.
Original post by logan38
hello - found your post when looking for information about work experience at the ral. How did it work out for you? Hoping to get some work experience this year.
wait do you have a placement? I got my placement today and am so happy eeeee!!
Good luck! I'm trying to find accom but its crazy expensive and not even that close!
I'm sure you'll get a placement at Daresbury! I have a feeling that its set up so that you can't get both placements.
Original post by logan38
Thank you! I'm not optimistic though as I think I was meant to find out same time as the RAL. No news is good news?
no, the daresbury one is 24th april, i'm still waiting on it!
Original post by aranon
no, the daresbury one is 24th april, i'm still waiting on it!
it's annoying how it's a little later, just put me out of my misery already HAHAH
Original post by sadfailure
it's annoying how it's a little later, just put me out of my misery already HAHAH
frr
btw which projects did you apply for at daresbury?
I applied for the Accelerator Diagnostics and Instrumentation Technician Project, the Electrical Engineering Project, the Mechanical Design Engineering Project 2, the Technical Engineering Project, and the Vacuum Science Technician Project. What about you?
Original post by logan38
Hello - found your post when looking for information about work experience at the RAL. How did it work out for you? Hoping to get some work experience this year.
Hello! I did end up going, it was really enjoyable and I learned a lot, would reccomend going if you are able. It turns out I did know somebody, so I stayed with them during the work experience. If you do get in, my only advice is to learn some Python beforehand, as there is a good chance you might need to use it.
Original post by sadfailure
wait do you have a placement? I got my placement today and am so happy eeeee!!
Hi! I'm trying to apply for the RAL Work experience 2025 here and I need some help with writing the express in interest part. Could you help suggest ideas as well as telling how the experience was for you?
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