Niels - testimonial

GIMA was a perfect fit for me, because I could still work on topics related to Human Geography while applying new technical tools.

I started at Utrecht University as a Bachelor’s student of Human Geography and Urban Planning. I did two GIS courses and had five months of work experience at a GIS company during the Bachelor’s programme and this made the transfer to my Master’s gradual and smooth.

I find Human Geography interesting because of the wide range in societal topics. However, I wanted a more practical approach to societal problem solving. GIMA was a perfect fit for me, because I could still work on topics related to Human Geography while applying new technical tools. Cartography and other means of data visualisation are one of my favourite aspects of working with location data. I enjoy the challenge of displaying larger quantities of dense information to the end user in as effective a way as possible.

What I would suggest when choosing a Master’s is to pick one based around the knowledge you would most like to acquire. That said, do not hesitate to start the GIMA programme even if you have little experience in a field related to the Geosciences . One of the fun things about GIMA is that GIS can be used in various industries, which makes it a choice which should be of interest to a wide range of students.