Zoë Deraemaeker | Academiejaar

Voluntary Study Trip to Barcelona

On November 21, 2022, we participated in an architecture walk through Barcelona, guided by an expert who gave us detailed explanations about...

Lecture given by Justice of the Peace

On March 13, 2023, we attended an interesting lecture by Mr. Koen Gobin, Justice of the Peace for the 2nd canton of Ghent. This lecture, organized by Mr. Jan Kamoen, was titled "Property Law: Topics for the Surveyor-Expert and the Justice of the Peace."

Survey Week

From March 27 to 31, 2023, we worked on a five-day project in Plopsaland. Each group was assigned a specific area of the park to measure and process. At the end of the week, all measurements were combined into a comprehensive as-built plan of Plopsaland, resulting in a detailed overview of the entire park.

Court attendance

On April 20, 2023, we visited the Justice of the Peace in the canton of Hamme, Danny De Schepper. Beforehand, we had the opportunity to discuss with the Justice of the Peace the cases that would be addressed during the session.

Study Trip to Berlin

On November 12, 2023, we had a free afternoon to explore Berlin. We chose to visit the Berlin Wall, an iconic landmark that the city is famous for. It was my first time seeing it, and I found it impressive, particularly because of all the artwork displayed on it.

New Zealand Internship Presentation

On November 27, 2023, I attended a presentation by Ruben Coulier, a former student, on the Schoonmeersen campus of HOGENT. He shared his experiences from his international internship in New Zealand in 2022.

Drone License

On November 29, 2023, I obtained my drone certificate for category A1/A3 through the Omnidrones website. This was a requirement for the study trip to Gambia, where we primarily worked with drones.

Gambia

From December 8 to 19, 2023, I had the opportunity to travel to Gambia with a fellow student and a professor as part of the HerMaP Gambia initiative. This project strengthens the cultural sector in Gambia and promotes social progress, heritage preservation, and tourism in the Greater Banjul area.

International Project: Greece

From April 13 to 23, 2024, we traveled to Greece. The destination for this project was the historic center of Nafplio and the surrounding region. Our goal was to document and capture these unique locations using advanced techniques.

Networking Event

On April 30, 2024, I attended a networking event organized by HOGENT to help students find a suitable internship for the next academic year. During the event, I connected with various companies from West and East Flanders and learned more about opportunities and career fields that align with my interests.

‘Project Ruimtelijke ontwikkeling’

During semester 4 (2024), I worked with three other students on a project to design a residential subdivision on a chosen site. The project covered all the steps a surveyor undertakes in such a process, from analysis to execution.

‘Project Deskundige’

During semester 4 (2024), I worked with three other students on an assignment where we prepared a boundary determination report, compiled an expert report with legal and technical arguments regarding boundary definition, conducted an expropriation valuation, and formulated an agreement for land transfer or right of way between parties.

‘Project Bouw en Infra’

During semester 4 (2024), I worked with three other students on the "Expansion of HOGENT Sports Hall" practicum. The goal of this practicum was to use basic measuring instruments such as GPS, total stations, leveling instruments, and construction lasers in a construction and infrastructure context.

Lecture: Design Matters: Rethinking Digital Fabrication - Calgary

On November 30, 2024, I attended a lecture by architect Yusuke Obuchi titled "Design Matters: Rethinking Digital Fabrication." The lecture took place at the University of Calgary and was organized for architecture students. We were invited to attend by a family member of a fellow student who works at this university.

Internship at Urban Systems

From September to December 2024, I completed a 12-week internship at Urban Systems as a surveyor assistant in Calgary, Canada. Urban Systems is a consulting and engineering firm that focuses on the development, planning, and realization of sustainable urban and infrastructure projects.

Observational Internship

On January 7 and 8, 2025, I spent two days shadowing a surveyor at the surveying office Daenick-Audenart & Tallieu. On January 7, I primarily performed fieldwork. During the first two tasks, we had to mark out an electrical cabinet using wooden stakes. For the first task, we were able to put all the stakes into the ground. For the second task, the cabinet was located on a construction site that was still under development, and the cabinet would be situated at the temporary entrance and exit of the site. Therefore, we put only two stakes into the ground and marked the rest with spray paint.