Testimonials
trusted perspectives / feedback & experiences
Testimonials
Pedro´s Experience
Overall, this experience has been really positive and rewarding. Right from the start, I was impressed by the friendly atmosphere within the department, both from the supervisors as well as the other interns, with whom I've made some great friends.
As for the supervisors, in my experience they always try to make time to get to know you and find out what your interests are, and they make an effort to give you the opportunity to work on projects and tasks that match your expectations as closely as possible, which has given me the feeling that I am really part of a team and that I am valued within it.
On a professional perspective, I have been involved in a wide range of projects, such as developing research projects, writing popular science articles, learning about and participating in experiments alongside elite athletes, and much more... All of this has allowed me to develop skills such as critical thinking and teamwork, and has boosted my professional career by expanding my scientific background with popular science publications.
As an international student, I found it very easy to fit into the team, as the department is very international and everyone tries to speak English, making me feel included. Furthermore, working in such a multicultural environment helps to develop soft skills and social communication.
Although my internship has come to an end, I am certain that I will continue to work and collaborate with the department on future projects. I would like to give special thanks to Sylvain Laborde for being my internship supervisor and for giving me the opportunity to work on such interesting projects during my time there.
Laura´s experience
In the Winter Semester 2025/2026, I completed my internship here at the HRV LABorde, where I gained various insights into ongoing research projects. I supported data collection, data analysis and literature research. Moreover, I had the opportunity to contribute to the Science Communication of our LAB, which was my favorite part: creating and maintaining this website, Content Creation for Social Media, lecture- and workshop preparation.
What I highly appreciated during my internship: I got hands-on experience and substantial work to do. Additionally, one's own ideas and own initiative were always supported. My tasks were enabling me to widen my horizon and learn new skills. Furthermore, I liked the open-minded and outgoing atmosphere here. I am grateful for the time that I spent here and for everything I learned!
Maya´s experience
During my 5th semester of my Bachelor in Psychology, I completed an internship at HRV LABorde, where I had the chance to work closely with the researchers exploring HRV and performance. I supported ongoing projects by assisting with data collection, ECG measurements, literature research and data analysis. Throughout my time at the lab, I learned about HRV methodology and breathing-based interventions in depth.
What stood out to me most was the warm and supportive atmosphere within the team and the whole institute. I felt encouraged to ask questions, take on responsibility, and contribute my ideas. This experience not only strengthened my practical skills, but also deepened my interest in performance psychophysiology and inspired me to continue working at the intersection of psychology and physiology.
