Welcome Famke!

Can you briefly introduce yourself?

My name is Famke, I am 20 years old, and I am from Rijssen. I am currently in the final phase of my Commercial Economics studies at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Enschede. For my bachelor's thesis, I have been given the opportunity to conduct my research at vPlan, something I am very excited about!

What are your hobbies or interests?

In my free time, I love sports, especially volleyball, which is my passion. I train and play matches four times a week. Additionally, I regularly go to the gym for fitness. On weekends, I enjoy meeting up with friends to do fun activities.

Why did you choose an internship at vPlan?

During my search for a graduation internship, my store manager from my previous job gave me a tip. He knew one of the owners of vPlan and had heard great things about the company. After doing some research, I quickly became enthusiastic! The young and close-knit team immediately stood out to me, and that was a must-have factor in my choice.

What appeals to you about the Partners department?

What I like most about the Partners department is that you get to work with many different companies. The partner network at vPlan brings a lot of variety, making every day different. I look forward to developing my knowledge and skills in this area!

music or artist do you always have on repeat?

 My music taste really varies from day to day, haha! It depends on my mood. When I’m alone in the car or have my earbuds in, I love playing sing-alongs and, of course, singing along loudly!

What are your expectations or goals for your internship at vPlan?

I hope to develop both commercially and personally. My goal is to gain practical experience and expand my commercial skills. Additionally, I want to learn a lot from my colleagues and continue challenging myself.

What is your graduation research about?

Mijn afstudeeronderzoek richt zich op [onderwerp van je onderzoek invullen], waarbij ik onderzoek hoe [korte uitleg over je onderzoek]. Dit is een mooie kans om theoretische kennis toe te passen in de praktijk en echt impact te maken!

What is a fact about yourself that not everyone knows?

A fun (or maybe not-so-fun) fact about me is that I have been without an anterior cruciate ligament for three months. This happened during a volleyball match. Even though I can do a lot again now, you wouldn’t really notice it. Unfortunately, I am still on the waiting list for surgery.

If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

According to my friends and family, I would describe myself as spontaneous, curious, and hopefully a little funny. :)

Do you have a favorite book, series, movie, or music that excites you?

I don’t watch a lot of movies, but there is one movie I could watch over and over again: The Notebook. Maybe a bit cliché, but it remains the perfect romantic movie.

What do you hope to do after your studies?

This is still a difficult choice for me. On one hand, it seems interesting to pursue a master’s degree at university, but on the other hand, I also really enjoy working life. This has been a tough decision for me for quite some time.

We wish Famke lots of success and fun during her internship at vPlan! 💜