Astrid - testimonial
GIMA has a distance-learning programme, which enables me to live wherever I like.
GIMA caught my eye because it focusses on both the application and management sides of geo-information and it is taught at four universities. The study is therefore quite broad, which I like. GIMA consists of a variety of modules, in which you can often choose your field of interest. While working on your thesis or internship it is possible to develop these interests even further. This means you can shape your studies partially yourself, which to me means I can find out which subjects interest me most and develop my knowledge on these subjects.
GIMA has a distance-learning programme, which enables me to live wherever I like. I live in Groningen (NL), where I did my Bachelor鈥檚 degree and where many of my friends are settled. Here I鈥檓 also able to work together with some fellow students who live there too. When I work with students living in other places, it is easy to get in contact with them by using email, WhatsApp, Skype, and the like. Although you won鈥檛 see your fellow students face-to-face daily, the contact weeks give you opportunities to get to know them. Besides attending lectures, many fun and educational activities are organised for the students. This helps you to get in contact with your fellow students, and also gives you the opportunity to explore your host city.
At the moment there is a great demand for geo information. The GIS field is still growing and therefore there are great job opportunities, which I find a pleasant prospect!