Pros
Spectra is an AI company that focuses on both its work and employees. It was great to work with a team that is professional, produces high-quality products, and values its employees. As all employees of Spectra hold PhDs, the environment combines the best from industry and academia.
As a Data Science Intern, I had the chance to work on a variety of data science projects and feel that I have a much larger skill set now. The quality of work produced at Spectra is high and I worked on projects for clients of the company, as well interacting with them directly. Although I was an intern, I was given as much responsibility as the rest of the team, for example, I presented to a client. The team is very helpful and keen to show you new techniques, which I appreciated, and everyone is very friendly. The atmosphere is calm but productive.
Furthermore, the management is great - they take your suggestions into account, allow flexible working hours, and treat you like party of the Spectra family. There are monthly team building activities, such as escape rooms and bowling, and free snacks to keep you motivated towards the end of the day. An additional bonus is the location in central London, which provides ample opportunity to try out different foods at lunch.
If you are interested in Data Science, I would recommend the internship - it is a friendly and safe environment in which to learn a large variety of data science techniques.
Kontras
There were no cons for me - everything regarding the internship was made clear during the interview.