I am originally from Spain, Valencia. I'm a 23 years old Spanish girl who is in love with sports and the sun. I love travelling and running wherever I am. You will find me for sure in Sport Centre de Bongerd as is probably my second house (both the gym and the bar).
I did my biotechnology Bachelor in Valencia and even though I liked it very much, I was still CURIOUS about how far it could go. Hence, I decided to give a shot in The Netherlands and I came three years ago to do my erasmus. Then I came again for my Master's (Biotechnology & Molecular Life Science). Synthetic Biology is by far my favorite field in Biotech, and exploring as much as possible in this field is my goal here.
I would love to share my experiences as an international student to whoever is interested and of course I would be more than happy to solve all your questions :)
A couple of weeks ago, one of my best friends was starting his thesis in Amsterdam. Of course, the fact of staying at the same country makes things easier when you have to move from one place to another. However, are you aware of how many things are you collecting…
The continuous verb tense of the word missing already shows its progressive aspect. I am more than sure that; the pressure felt in the middle of the chest when someone you were used to be with is not there anymore; could never be more alive overtime. Missing is more than…
If you are a new student coming to Wageningen, I bet you are stressed out trying to figure out how to turn your four-walls-room into a decent and cozy bedroom. As a first thought, this might seem not only hard and thought, but also very expensive. However, Wageningen is an…
At some point during your masters, you will have to do your thesis. Let me tell you in advance that this is not only a big part of your masters; but also a big experience of your life. Based on my experience; the MSc Thesis is not only the longest…
Have you heard about the second-hand shop of Wageningen? Have you walked through Wageningen on a Saturday while having a look at the market? If you have not discovered yet, the Emmaus Regenboog Second Hand shop of Wageningen is a must! What can I find in Emmaus? In Emmaus, you…
If there is something you can’t avoid in Wageningen is the bike. Leaving home means cycling. No matter whether you are going to the university to attend a lecture, to the city center to have a coffee or to the super market to do shopping, you will have to take…
Wageningen University is certainly the best university to focus your academic carrier on the theme ‘healthy food and living environment’. Wageningen University research and education are based on a fundamental scientific approach whose work is strongly connected with governments and the business community. But are you just looking forward to…
Wageningen University offers you more than just science, indeed Wageningen is well known for its capacity to translate science. Have you ever had an idea in your mind which you wanted to make physical? Did you ever thought about a molecule, a landscape, a prototipe or a new item and…
Although Wageningen is a nice place to spend a weekend and chill with some friends, sometimes it feels too tiny. As you might know, reaching different places around Wageningen is sometimes hard. Last weekend I wanted to travel a bit without spending too much money on it. That its actually possible…
If you are an exchange student as me, you might have realize that quiet often students walk through the street dressed as if it was carnival. I am sure that more than once you saw a group of students walking while singing or shouting through the streets of Wageningen. If…
Welcome to Wageningen! Are you considering Wageningen as your future university? Would you like to know what could you expect when studying in Wageningen? Join us to the online Lecture Week from Monday 22 October to Friday 26 October and experience Wageningen lectures. When and where will the online Wageningen…
Welcome to Wageningen! Are you considering Wageningen as your future university? Would you like to know what could you expect when studying in Wageningen? Join us online on the Online Open Day on Friday 19 October and experience the university for a day. What to expect During the Online Open…
Arriving to Wageningen is by far the hardest task I had to accomplish in my entire Erasmus. For many students, getting used to all the new systems and people is extremelly hard. There is a lot of new information which become hard to process while dealing with you new courses….
Have you ever stand in front of the microwave waiting for your popcorns to explode? Have you ever recorded a slow motion video of a kernel popping? Science is always around us and again is not magic what makes popcorn to pop but it is this time pressure who rules…
If you are interested in Molecular Life Science master, you are probably also curious about how would be doing your thesis at a company. Is research done in the same manner? Are time schedules the same? Do I use my free time in the same way as I did while…
Did you know that your book could also be characterize by its aroma? Books are nor human being but they change their aroma as they get older. A combination of volatile compounds gives to your books their characteristic smell. But were you aware of the fact that this aroma changes…
As each year, The Netherlands celebrated the Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag in Dutch). This celebration takes place each year the 5th of May. This day commemorates the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during the World War II. What happened the 5th of May (Bevrijdingsdag ) On the 5th of…
Koningsdag or Kingsday is a national holiday celebrated in The Netherlands. This holiday is celebrated the 27th of April. This celebration represents the birth of the Willem-Alexander This holiday its known for its freemarket (vrijmarkt in dutch) where the Dutch sell their second hand items. However, Kingsday is more known for its light…
Even if I am not catalan, I was looking forward to share the event that took place last Saturday (7th of April) in Droevendaal. This was the first Saturday of the year we enjoyed 21ºC and around 300 people joined to this catalan event that receives the name of calçotada…
10:00am, it’s time for coffee break. You might have listen this sentence in the middle of your morning course or perhaps in between your afternoon course. You might have thought that having a coffee in your break would prevent you from falling asleep or maybe would increase your concentration. That…
Were you too busy to figure out what happened in Wageningen during the 100 years? Did you miss the birthday of our university and are you wondering how did we celebrate it? Thursday 8th of March This Thursday I had the chance to assist to the “CRISPR-Cas from evolution to…
Do you want to miss the most well-known birthday of the year? I hope and guess no, therefore you should already note the date and check the event (100 years). Next March 9th 2018, Wageningen will celebrate the 100th Dies Natalis. This event will be the beginning of Wageningen’s birthday…
One kind word can warm this winter month; Snow. Many people were stressing out as February was arriving to its end and no snow was placed on the grass yet. At its very very end, February gave us a little bit of snow on the 28th. We woke up with -5…
“Believe me, when he left I felt a profound chest pain whose explanation I was not able to explain” Actually this chest pain can come together with ST segment abnormalities and transient left ventricular apical ballooning without coronary artery obstructive disease. This syndrome is called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) and luckily…
If you like singing, drinking and dancing while wearing a colorful outfit, you should have gone to celebrate carnival in the south of The Netherlands. As a second time in my life, I’ve travelled to the south of our amazing country to enjoy this party. During my Erasmus year, I…