The internship is defined as a credit-bearing experiential activity in a professional work environment. Its main purpose is to integrate knowledge and theory with practical applications and skill development in a host organization.
The internship may be carried out within consultant companies, government agencies, research institutes, NGOs or intergovernmental organisations in the Netherlands or abroad. ITC has a working relation and has made agreements on the possible placement of interns with these organisations. The student will be able to apply for an internship topic based to interests and preferences, and will develop this topic into an internship project plan (IPP) prior to the start of the internship. During the internship, the student will receive guidance from a daily supervisor in the organisation concerned. A member of the ITC scientific staff who is an expert on the area of the internship topic will be assigned as ITC internship supervisor. At the end of the internship, the student will have to hand in several deliverables such as an internship report (IR) and an internship reflection report (IRR) report in which the results experiences will be discussed and highlight the learning that has been achieved during the internship. The supervisor of the host organization will give feedback on the professional skills using the Host Evaluation Form (HEF).
Students choosing to carry out internships will have the opportunity to:
Develop a working knowledge in the operationalization of geo-information science;
Learn new practical skills and gain confidence in entrepreneurial and professional settings;
Practice communication and teamwork skills;
Establish a network of professionals;
Boost their career prospects;
Become a more motivated life-long learner.