Now that you have spent some time in the Netherlands and are getting acquainted with the culture and the language, you probably have also noticed that even though it is easy to communicate in English with almost everyone, when it comes to reading the news, everything is in Dutch. In…
Updated on: 13 December 2021 After finishing coursework in the first study year, the next step to fulfill 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…
Our international community wishes you a happy new year! We hope 2022 will be a good year for you. 2021 was once again a crazy year, but luckily we could welcome our students back to campus. Our top 5 articles from 2021 In the last week of the year, it’s…
Have you always wondered what a typical day in the life of a WUR student looks like? Of course, there are many different activities, depending on your studies and your personal preferences. However, it is always helpful to have a look into someone elseās experience to get an idea. In…
After the lockdown, finally going back to campus feels like a relief to most of us. The isolation has been hard on many students, often causing loneliness and stress. Many new students are now meeting their fellow students for the first time. Although most of us were probably looking forward…
Are you considering Wageningen as your future university? Would you like to know what to expect when studying in Wageningen? On 25 November, Wageningen University organises a Virtual Open Day for you. In this blog, we will give you some insights on what to expect from the programme of this…
During the year the student advice team gets a lot of questions. Naturally, you have doubts and questions when you’re about to move across the world to pursue your dreams. To help you prepare for this big decision we listed the most asked questions we get in this time. With…
Is this your first study and exam period at WUR? Or are you already an old hand at WUR but still stress out like hell every time the period comes to an end? Then this is a must-read for you: a cheat sheet on how to survive study and exam…
There’s a new kid in town. The newest education building Aurora is finished. The building is already being used by our new students since the beginning of this month but will celebrate its official opening on 30 September. Unique about Aurora is the daylight in all areas of use and…
Exploring Wageningen and it’s surroundings is a nice way to get settled into a new environment. Wageningen itself has a nice market, cafes and beautiful surroundings. So it’s not hard to survive life in the city. But if you are willing to go a bit further out by foot, bike,…
Hey there! My name is Niranjana. When I first moved to Wageningen my introduction went a little differently. I would always say – “hey, I’m Niranjana but you can call me Ninja”. Slowly this turned to me just introducing myself as Ninja. It was a great icebreaker. Usually,…
Since Greta studies at WUR she loves ‘hagelslag’. Want to know which Dutch traditions she also enjoys? Watch her video below or read her story. Thank you for sharing your experiences Greta! First of all, could you introduce yourself? āI am Greta from Lithuania. Now I am 23 years old….
Why did Konrad choose WUR? And what it is like? Check out the video with Konrad and read his story below. Could you please briefly introduce yourself? My name is Konrad Peckolt Fordal, Iām 24 years old. Iām half Norwegian, half German and currently, Iām finishing my bachelorās degree in…
Starting as a first years student can be exciting. Moving to a new country, studying at a new university, and find new people to connect with. With everything new, we can imagine it can feel a bit overwhelming sometimes. But don’t forget you are definitely not the only one in…
The first thing that came to my mind while writing this article was a random thought. It was the phrase, “Waar kom je vandaan?” and how its tonal structure and ending sounded similar to the phrase “Nee yengendu vanda?”. Both the phrases ask the question, “Where did you come from?”…
One day you applied to study in Wageningen (either for master’s or bachelor’s). Then, you received the long-awaited announcement that you got accepted! Congratulations! You are officially a WUR-student. Now you are preparing yourselves for your next ājourneyā on the green campus. It is your first time coming here, so…
If you ever thought of skipping the AID (Annual Introduction Days), then after all these highlights I guess you would have changed your mind without a second thought. In short, you cannot get a better start for your international study experience! Abroad studies are not just about academics, but it…
Summertime is a happy time Coming to the Netherlands made me realise that people here treat a sunny day as if it is their last. People try to take advantage of every chance to enjoy the sun while it lasts. In this post, Iām going to walk you through how…
In a couple of months, all of the newly accepted students will begin their exciting journey to the Netherlands to study at Wageningen University. I can imagine then that a lot of you might be wondering if you need to learn Dutch when coming here. Talking from my own experience,…
When day comes, we ask ourselves where we can find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade. Weāve braved the belly of the beast. Weāve learned that quiet isnāt always peace –Ā The hill we climb,Ā Amanda Gorman To be honest, it was tough for…
The academic year is almost coming to an end. Another year living, working and studying during a worldwide pandemic. It has been a challenging year for everyone, but luckily a lot of students were able to continue their studies online. We can imagine you are wondering how the academic year…
How do our international students experience studying in Wageningen? Kateryna shares her experience with Dutch people, Wageningen city and the level of education. Could you describe briefly introduce yourself? “My name is Kateryna and Iām 23 years old. I was born in Ukraine (Lviv), but at age nine I moved…
Why moving to the Netherlands? And are there enough activities for international students? Manaf is from Indonesia and tells you why he came to WUR and what he likes to do in his free time. Could you briefly introduce yourself? “My name is Manaf. I am 26 years old and…
Do you wonder what it’s like to study at WUR as an international student? How you can meet other students and if it’s hard to adjust to the Netherlands? Alexander is from Bulgaria and is happy to tell you more about his life in Wageningen. Could you briefly introduce…
The International Students Blog of Wageningen University has been consistent with feeding you, cherished readers, with great tips. Perhaps you have been wondering who are those engineering all these intriguing posts? I have some good news for you, š¤ Guess no longer. In this post, you will meet the bloggers…