Your next adventure

During this summer, 28 master students and 2 professors will go to Japan to work on cases for inspiring companies, experience the local culture and much more!

The aim of Flight Case is to create an experience that connects an international team of qualified master students with leading companies all over the world. It will allow you as a student to build up an international network and experience working in another culture.

We will 'work hard', but also 'play hard'. We want to show you the contrasts: city vs. nature, the global vs. the local, and more. We aim to provide you with an experience you will never forget!

 
 
 
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What we offer

 
 

Unleash your potential

Flight Case will enable you to discover your skills and put your knowledge into practice with real companies.

A dream team and professional network

You will form a design agency with 27 other students and 2 professors. This is the time to build a professional network that lasts longer than just this trip.

Flight to experience another culture

For 3 weeks you will immerse yourself in a new lifestyle and experience a different view on design and life habits.

Prepare for the action phase

In the second quarter of the Spring semester, you will be able to prepare and research the cases in depth. Then, during the Flight Case trip, you can put your knowledge into practice while working in the companies’ headquarters.

6 ECTS

You will receive 3 ECTS when completing Flight Course (taking place in Q4) and 3 ECTS for the Flight Case trip (July 2024).

Costs*

The price to join is €1250. This covers the flight tickets, local transportation, accommodation, activities and food.
* Costs related to visa and Covid requirements are supposed to be fulfilled by each applicant additionally

Timeline

 
 

Interest Moment

Date: Tuesday 12 December 17:00 - 20:00

If after the Destination Reveal you still have some more questions, we are organizing an interest moment on December 12th to solve all your doubts! From here onwards, applications are open.

 

Application

Opening Date: Friday 15 December at 12:00

The application is the most important step to start this adventure. Mainly, if you meet the requirements, you will need to prepare your CV, a motivation letter and a small portfolio.

*Note: Application does not guarantee your participation in Flight Case. It is recommended to sign up for other electives in addition to Flight Case as a security measure.

Deadline: Friday 12 January 23:59

 

Selection

As well as the application, the selection of the participants is going to be done anonymously by the Flight Case Committee, based on the Motivation Letter, the CV and the Portfolio.

Out of the best applications, a balanced group will be created, which will be formed by following a balance between gender, nationalities (International and Dutch students) and different sets of skills. In doing so, the team results in a strong value proposition for companies.

 

Flight Course

During Q4 we prepare the cases for the companies we will visit abroad. In this course, we will be attending interesting and insightful workshops and guest lectures, and we will start researching and ideating in different sessions.

We will meet every Tuesday evening from 18.00 to 22.00 and we expect the students to spend another 4 hours a week to work with your team on the preparation of the cases.

More details will follow later on!

 

Flight Case Trip

Time expected: 3 weeks

We will go on a trip to Japan in the summer holidays in which we will both visit companies to work on cases and explore the area. The trip is estimated to take place between the 20nd of July and to 14th of August.

* Please note that this is a range of time you should reserve for the trip. A specific time schedule will be confirmed later and will be communicated via e-mail.

How many days are spent on cases and how many are free?

Companies can choose for 1, 2, 3 or 4 case days during which we will work for them. We will try to arrange a maximum of 11 case days divided between 3 or 4 companies. Every evening prior to a case day (2-2.5 hours) will be spent on refreshing our minds about the work that has been done previously (during Flight Course) and the necessary preparation to visit the company fully prepared. The rest of the time will be spent on fun activities with the group!

Can I also stay longer and extend my flight?

Yes, you can! Options will be discussed with the travel agency before booking the flights. There will probably be extra fees for participants that wish to stay longer in order to book return flights on different dates.

Schedule of cases during the trip

- Evening before: preparing pitch (2-2.5 hours)

- Morning: pitches students (3 min. per group)

- Day: working

- Final afternoon: final presentations

- After Flight Case: Groups hand-in final report

 
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Frequently asked Questions

 

How many students can go on Flight Case?

  • From all submissions, we will choose 20 students to join Flight Case. Together with our eight committee members, that means 28 students will go on the trip, accompanied by 2 professors from IDE.

What companies will we be working on?

  • We are looking for diverse companies that can provide us with different assignments that will fit all master's programs. To get a better idea of the type of cases we'll be doing, take a look at past experiences on our website!

How will you choose the participants?

  • We want the group to be diverse. Therefore, we will mix the different master disciplines as well as nationalities, working experience, and team performance.

How much does it cost to participate in Flight Case?

  • The price to join Flight Case is € 1250, -, which will cover the flights, local transportation, accommodation, daily meals, and activities during the trip.

What is Flight Course?

  • In Q4, we will host a mandatory course one night a week from 18:00 to 22:00 to prepare the cases for the trip. Flight Course is considered an elective course which will get you 3 ECTs after completion.

What if Flight Case is cancelled because of COVID?

  • In the event that Flight Case does not take place, you will get the 1250 euros back. Unfortunately, we cannot refund the money for the visa as this has to be requested and paid for by the participants themselves.

Is travel insurance included in the application fee? 

  • No, you are responsible for your own insurances (e.g. travel, health, luggage, accident insurance).

What happens if I decide not to go on Flight Case? 

  • In case a participant withdraws from Flight Case after signing the contract, the participant is obliged to pay the costs which are caused by withdrawing from Flight Case. 

 
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