Analysis of Challenges Faced by Undergraduate Students at LSST, UK

This report delves into the challenges encountered by undergraduate students, focusing on three primary areas: apprenticeship, presentation skills, and a T-shirt design project. The apprenticeship challenge highlights the importance of communication, teamwork, time management, and business skills. The presentation challenge emphasizes communication and teamwork in the context of market analysis and performance evaluation. The T-shirt challenge assesses the ability to design, identify a target audience, and manage finances. The report also includes a critical analysis of business activities related to these challenges, with an emphasis on branding and financial management, and explores the application of Tuckman’s team development theory. An action plan is outlined to improve skills and achieve personal and professional development goals within a specified timeframe. The report concludes by summarizing the key skills required to overcome these challenges, such as communication and time management, and emphasizing the importance of setting and achieving goals.