The European Workshop Course Hello there! This blog post speaks about what one can expect from one of the restricted optional courses offered by Wageningen. This course is the European Workshop for Environmental Sciences and Management. This workshop is restricted for master’s students from the following backgrounds. MES Environmental Sciences…
During the earlier period of studying in Wageningen, I do not feel any urgency to learn Dutch. I think that everyone can speak to me in English. For example, when I went to the market, the seller asked me in Dutch. But when I seemed confused, the seller will start…
One of the many things that I like from studying at Wageningen University is the interaction I can have with people coming from different backgrounds, including the background of studies. I find it challenging to be in the same class or in the same group project with people that have…
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…
Let’s start with a little background information. As a young adult, starting my Master’s degree at Wageningen University was my first step towards being independent. The fear and stress of adapting to a new country and lifestyle are absolutely real. Owing to my mild obsession with planning, I had all…
Enrolled into the University? Or just looking through what WUR is about? Or are you about to start an academic year at the university and wondering what the periods system is all about? Worry not! I hope by the end this article you get a rough idea on how it…
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…
My final three months in the US were a lot more challenging with the chaos of finishing up lab work and preparing to go home which wasn’t helped by the -20C weather. But it was still a lot of fun so here are five more highlights from my final three…
In August 2018 I packed up my things, said goodbye to the Netherlands and flew to the United States for my internship. I was based in Bozeman, a tiny town in the middle of Montana famous for its mountains, the Big Sky ski resort, and Yellowstone National Park. I had…
During my first year of studies, I participated in an initiative of RUW Foundation to create a documentary about the future of food, as part of the celebration of 100 years of the university. The documentary is called The Future Table, and we had the challenge of showing Wageningen’s different…