See What our Interns Have to Say

Ryan James

Ryan is a fourth year Computer Systems Engineering (CENG) student at the University of Victoria. He is currently enrolled in the 12 month northStudio.com Internship / Co-op program, focusing on polishing his programming skills and learning the skills involved in developing web applications. He also adds his experience with Unix and computer hardware while studying at UVic, to the northStudio.com team.

His academic interests include robotics, artificial intelligence, and brainwave communcation. Outside of school he enjoys all types of recreation activity including soccer, baseball/softball, hockey, frisbee etc

Ryan James
ryan.intern@northstudio.com

 

 

Simon Vreeswijk

I began the northStudio.com Inc Web Designer Certificate Program and 6 month Web Designer Internship in the spring of 2002. I started with absolutely no web design skills and medium computer skills. 

After my courses I had developed web design knowledge and graphic design skills but it was the Internship that really made the difference. Working right in the office along side people who have been in the business for years was where I gained the most valuable training. The answers to all of my problems and obstacles took one question to a guy beside or behind me. 

After completing my 6 Web Designer Internship I had the knowledge and skill to either get a job in the field or start my own business but I decided to take my training to the next level and enrolled in the Web Application Programming Certificate Program and 6 month Programming Internship. After 3 months of courses I began my Programming Internship, working under the instruction of a programmer with 20 years of experience in the industry. Once again anything I needed to know was one question away. By the end of Internship I had learned enough through the training and my own hard work to be offered a job as a web application programmer and Designer with northStudio.com Inc. I still work here now.

Some of the project I have worked on are below

LodgingChannel.com – (re-development, data entry, bug fixes, seo, etc.)
northStudio.com – (added many pages, calendar updates, seo)
school.northStudio.com - (added new pages, seo, updates, etc.)
IMPM.ca – (built forum and many dynamic pages)
eCommQC.com – (entire site except design of template)
PointNoPointResort.ca – (re-developed all dynamic pages)
BeachcomberCottage.ca – (added all static content)
PreciseTechnologies.com – (updated inventory)
BedandBreakfastSaskatchewan.ca, BedandBreakfastSaskatoon.ca, BedandBreakfastRegina.ca, BedandBreakfastManitoba.ca, BedandBreakfastWinnipeg.ca (webmaster)
Numerous tasks on all 300+ B&B and VacationRental sites seo, adding content, building pages,
graphics, data entry, etc.

I have also updated and managed many web site including:

EslSchoolVictoria.com
SoulHarp.com
RondelVillage.com
OakBayGuestHouse.ca
TheBletheringPlace.ca
RavenwoodVictoria.com
OakBayTourism.com
VacationRentalsVictoria.ca
AmblesideCottage.com
SkookumBedandBreakfast.com
TwinGables.ca
MotherComputers.com

and tons more, there have been so many that I can’t remember them all.

I have also done in home tech support and taught some basic courses here at northstudio.com

If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact me at:

simon@northstudio.com
Simon Vreeswijk
Victoria, BC Canada

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Allan Haggett

When I came to northStudio.com six months ago, I knew some programs - I could build a pretty good web site. But I didn't know how to deal with clients to build a real web site in a timely manner that was efficient for both the client and myself.

I found myself spending far too much time on projects that shouldn't have taken so long and under-quoting on projects that would be very time consuming. I was losing money and becoming very frustrated along the way.

I lacked the experience of working within a real web development shop where I was dealing with people that had already been through what I was dealing with and had the expertise from various, diverse areas of business to draw on. I needed to see how it was done, first hand. northStudio.com's Internship program was pretty much tailor made for me.

In the past six months, I have built around 10 professional grade web sites and assisted on a variety of projects, gaining invaluable experience in relating to clients and other members of a team. I've handled everything from simple updates to existing sites to setting up hosting accounts to working on web applications that tie in with other web applications. I have met deadlines and learned how to work efficiently and within budget in the real world of web development while rounding out my existing skills and learning a bunch of new tricks along the way.

Within only six months, I've gone from being proficient with some programs to being a professional web developer with the experience, and confidence, to back it all up. Seriously, from taking the initial phone call to signing off on the project, I've been there, done that; thanks to northStudio.com Inc.

Built from supplied graphic template made by our graphics guys / girls:
http://www.heroncam.com
http://www.haterleigh.com
http://www.cornerhousevictoria.com
http://www.cantopcleaningservices.com
http://www.medanagrove.com
http://www.orcaspirit.com
http://www.seacoastexpeditions.com
http://www.oaklane.com
http://www.eslschoolvictoria.com
http://www.sundancetrampolines.com

Projects I have Designed and built:
http://www.vicfun.com (web application)
http://www.parksandrecreationfoundation.com
http://www.vicfootbag.com (personal side contract) (web application) http://www.freedomfootbags.com (personal side contract) (web application) http://www.picturetomovies.com (personal side contract)
http://brothersfdm.com (personal side contract) (Flash)
http://www.askdrcathryn.com/ (personal side contract) (Flash)

Worked on:
http://www.roomsbookedonline.com (web application)
http://www.nancyanderson.ca (photo gallery application)
Numerous other sites... I've done so much, I can't remember all of it!!

If you are thinking about taking the Free Post Graduate Interrnship Work Experience Program I would be happy to answer and questions or comments you may have

Allan Haggett
e-mail: allan@footbag.org

 

This summer I have had the privilege of participating in northStudio.com's Web Design Internship program. I found the northStudio team to be extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to help me succeed. During the three-month program I participated in ongoing client projects, designed several sites independently and gained valuable software instruction from skilled professionals.

I highly recommend the internship program - northStudio.com's unique combination of classroom instruction plus practical work experience proved to be a rewarding opportunity and provided a beneficial complement to my collegiate studies.

If you are considering the internship, please feel to contact me at:
aeerwi@wmalumni.com

Amanda Erwin
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA

 

If you would like to talk to Interns that are currently working in our studio
to see what they have to say: phone: 250.721.9991

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301-771 Vernon Ave.
Victoria, BC V8X 5A7
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