Graduate Stan spent a month in the Middle East for a project
What do you do when, during your internship, you are asked to travel to the Middle East for a major project? Mechatronics student Stan Lammers didn't have to think twice, and before he knew it, he was on a plane to the Middle East. Stan enthusiastically shares about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
‘We installed a water purification system at a Middle Eastern multinational's poultry slaughterhouse. It includes both pre- and post-treatment, allowing the water to be reused. When I visited, the entire installation was already in place. I was there for the commissioning, which means turning the knobs to see if everything works and checking if all settings and values are correct. It was incredibly interesting. The project also went well. There were no unexpected setbacks or difficulties.’
‘It was special to get to know
a completely different culture.’
Stan Lammers
‘It was also special to get to know a completely different culture. We are very punctual, but there it was much less so. However, what stayed with me the most was the friendliness and hospitality. We always received a very warm welcome.’
Stan not only had an unforgettable trip during his internship, but he also landed a job. ‘That's right, after my internship, I immediately started working at Colubris as a Junior Commissioning and Field Service Engineer. How great is that!’ New trips are already planned, to England and the US. ‘I will gain new work and travel experiences there as well. I'm looking forward to it.’
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‘I definately recommend Colubris as an internship place.
Everything you want to learn is possible there.’
Stan Lammers
Stan: ‘I would definitely recommend other students to do an internship at Colubris. The colleagues are helpful, and the company has so many departments you can join, like Mechatronics, Marketing, Logistics, or Sales. You can do practically anything there.’