My unforgettable experience at Aurora

I can still remember how nervous I felt on the first day standing outside their building, worrying about the tasks I was going to do or about the people I was going to meet. This immediately changed as I walked in.

As soon as I stepped through the doors, my anxiety disappeared. I was greeted with welcomes and warm smiles from the staff, who made me feel right at home. They took me on a tour of the building, and I was immediately captivated by the stunning views of London from the windows. The sight of The Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the iconic London Eye spinning in the distance was simply amazing.

Once I settled in, I was assigned a project; to plan a presentation on the positives and negatives of AI in healthcare. This topic was fascinating. When researching artificial intelligence, I explored how it can revolutionize healthcare by improving diagnostics, personalising treatments and overall making doctors lives much easier. At the same time, I examined the ethical concerns, such as data privacy and job displacement. 

Presenting my project to the team at Aurora was exhilarating and a lot of fun as I loved receiving so much support and positive feedback. I think the project was such a great task as it built my confidence when presenting which is such a major life skill to develop.

As well as this, I was also shown how to use websites like Canva to create professional logos.

But my time at Aurora wasn’t just about work. I spoke to many people, learning about what their job was within Aurora. I loved listening to each of their own back stories, their interests and how they became a part of Aurora. I enjoyed going out for lunch; some of the staff would take me to food stands and restaurants and I would get a great sense of the community of London.

Overall, I have loved every second. I am so grateful that I have had the opportunity to come to London and experience what it is like working at Aurora.