Engineering at Dordt College

As we approach the end of the summer I’m reminded of the number of our students who are returning from internship experiences. Internships have become an important part of any engineering student’s learning experience. Here at Dordt College most of our students take an internship during the summer between their third and fourth years. Longer internships are also possible, although they require commeasurably more planning. My observation is that these experiences invariably improve our student’s understanding of engineering leading to higher grades and importantly, a sense of how fulfilling and worthwhile engineering work can be. Industry is also stepping up to the challenge by offering better internship opportunities each year and greater support for internships. A best case example is Jesse Van Essen’s experience this summer. You can read more here about his particular experience at Pella Corporation