MSc student Earth and Environment
"I'm originally from Thailand. My life was once all about the jungle and wildlife from my bachelor study. I decided to change my study field to Hydrology after the severe floods and droughts in Thailand, and I'm now an MSc student doing my thesis in the Hydrology and Quantitative Water Management Group of Wageningen University. I love reading and writing, and would like to share my experiences and attitudes as an international student to other people. I think it's a fun way to learn to live a life."
Updated on: 10 January 2023 After finishing coursework in the first study year, the next step to fulfil the requirements of a master’s degree at Wageningen University is to conduct an individual thesis project. For many students, doing research sounds fascinating yet frustrating, especially if it is their first master’s…
Located among the Dutch croplands and cows, Wageningen University and Research (WUR) is world-class in living-organism studies (microorganisms, plants, animals, and human-beings) with applications in agriculture, food industries, and others. Wageningen itself is known as ‘the city of life sciences.’ Many students from around the world come to join these study programs, which…
There are 2 aspects of “studying abroad”; studying in classrooms and learning the new life out there. As an international student, you grew up in a different country so you may experience culture shock when you move overseas. Sometimes you feel like it’s not easy to change your lifestyle that…
Hello everybody! It’s already August which means the 2016 academic year is about to start. I can see that international students are gradually coming to Wageningen for the Annual Introduction Days (AID) which is arranged to welcome all the newcomers to this ‘city of life science’. This wonderful weather of…
Challenging your own language skills Don’t be afraid if you don’t know the Dutch language. Most Dutch people, especially in Wageningen, can speak English. However, it’s good to learn some Dutch. Languages are related to cultures and people are always impressed when you can speak their languages. It can be…
There are some essential things to arrange when it comes to finances before leaving your country as it will make your life easier overseas. Bank accounts and credit cards Inform your bank(s) that you are going abroad. You will not be able to check the post-box if your bank company…
Let’s admit that you have more properties you want to pack than the tiny spaces of your luggage can support. In fact, you are wishing to take everything in your bedroom with you. But moving on means leaving something behind… I’m sorry to tell you that there may not be…
Registration After Wageningen University accepts your application, basically, they will contact you through your e-mail to tell you what to do next. These following information is the overview of what you have to do in order to complete the registration processes and officially become the student of Wageningen University. Confirmation…
When you are preparing to leave for the Netherlands, you are probably getting excited about your new journey, for some maybe even from the other half of the world. Congratulations if you are one of the newcomers! Now it’s time to prepare this big adventure. Have you started packing? Have…