Carnival in the Netherlands

24 March 2025 | Category: Bachelor's student, Master's Student, Student life

Have you noticed how students and people of different ages have been rushing to SoLow and other shops to grab colourful costumes and makeup? The excitement was undeniable as everyone geared up for the festivities. That’s because they were getting ready for Carnival—a vibrant tradition that brings people together in…

International Representatives from WUR ft. Francisco J. Martinez

You have probably heard of Wageningen University & Research (locally referred to as ‘WUR’) having international representatives, but do you actually know what their role is and who they are? Wageningen University’s representatives are entitled to represent and promote the University internationally in their country! Despite them currently living in…

Celebrating Sinterklaas as an International Student

Christmas WUR
4 December 2024 | Category: Student life

When I first heard about Sinterklaas from my Dutch friend, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was just told to prepare for the Secret Santa-like part of it all. Other than that, I was pretty much clueless. Was it like carnival? Does it have anything to do with Christmas?…

How the Ice Age Determined Wageningen University’s Home

16 August 2024 | Category: Student life

Have you ever Googled the location of WUR and, like me, wondered: ‘why on Earth is the most famous agricultural university in the world located in the middle of nowhere?’ Well, the easy answer is that Wageningen University and Research is the continuation of a much older institution – the…

Pronouncing Wageningen Locations like a Dutch

When you move to Wageningen, you are immediately bombarded by Dutch words that are seemingly impossible for us, foreigners, to pronounce. Names of stations, campus buildings or even student dormitories sometimes sound like tongue twisters to me! If you feel the same, don’t worry, I got your back. I compiled…

From bachelor’s to master’s without unwanted surprises – an interview with Bram

As Open Days are coming up, probably many of you are about to search for bachelor’s or master’s programmes to apply for. Most likely, you’re now going through the thinking process of how to prepare for university studies and what to expect. Luckily, I now introduce you to this blog…