Hainan Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (BiUH) recently held a successful session on its students’ internship reports. Faculty members and second-year students gathered to review and share their internship experiences from the past semester, showcasing the outcomes of BiUH’s “Practice-Integrated” talent development model.
The sessions featured students’ internship experiences across various enterprises, including China Unicom, China Mobile, Crazy Sports, and One Box Digital Technology. Over eight weeks, students engaged in more than 20 different internship positions. They presented their growth and achievements in areas such as professional knowledge and skills, workplace competencies, and career development.
Professor Yang Guosheng, Head of the Computer Science and Technology at BiUH, explained that students undergo five internships throughout their four-year studies. “This is their first internship, and it marks BiUH’s initial implementation of the ‘Practice-Integrated’ international teaching approach,” he said.
“Students applied their one-year academic knowledge to real-world projects, integrating theory with practice. They returned to campus with questions raised during the internship, enhancing their skills and knowledge. Notably, some projects involved concepts they had not yet learnt in class. Nevertheless, they tackled challenges head-on, acquired new knowledge, and, under the guidance of corporate engineers, successfully met their internship objectives,” Professor Yang added.
He Yi, a second-year Computer Science and Technology student who interned at the Command Center of China Mobile’s Haikou branch, shared his experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA). “We mastered fundamental RPA concepts, learned to use the RPA designer ‘Panjiang,’ and designed digital employees to optimize corporate operations. Throughout the project, we went through the entire workflow—from requirement analysis and solution design to coding, debugging, and optimization—enhancing our problem-solving and teamwork skills,” He explained.
Students emphasized that their internships were not only an extension of classroom learning but also a crucial stepping stone in their career development. During the report session, they presented their internship findings and responded to questions from faculty members, turning the experience into both an evaluation of their achievements and an opportunity for self-reflection and confidence-building.
Summarizing the students’ performance, a judge praised them with the phrase: “Guided by learning, driven by application; knowledge in action, remarkable growth.” He added, “The students’ presentations were impressive. Some who were previously introvert delivered their PowerPoint presentations in English with newfound confidence, demonstrating significant progress.”
BiUH President Dr. Jari Grosse-Ruyken highlighted the positive impact of early internships on students’ learning perspectives. “They understand the relevance of the contents covered in class. Their attitude changes from learning theory to finding the knowledge they need in order to tackle the challenges of daily work-life. This increases motivation and the understanding of what ‘practice-integrated’ or ‘challenge-based’ learning really means,” he noted.
Furthermore, Dr. Grosse-Ruyken emphasized that beyond technical skills, students also gained essential workplace competencies, such as communication skills, dealing with conflict and project-management.
The session not only showcased students’ growth through corporate practice but also underscored BiUH’s commitment to the Practice-Integrated talent development model.
Looking ahead, Professor Yang Guosheng stated that, based on the success of this first internship cycle, BiUH will invite more corporate engineers to visit the university and learn about its programs. “We will also send more faculty members and researchers into enterprises to better understand industry needs and continuously refine our teaching models. Through these initiatives, we aim to strengthen university-enterprise collaboration, build mutual trust, and attract more industry partners to join BiUH in advancing ‘Practice-Integrated’ international education.”
