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 I’m 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…
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, 🤗 Guess no longer. In this post, you will meet the bloggers…
Most international students that study at WUR live in and around Wageningen. There are several housing options, like large student flats, smaller apartments or private rooms. One of the shared housing facilities is Droevendaal. Droevendaal complex is a unique housing option in Wageningen. This is because you get to…
Updated on: 28 April 2021 Let’s start with a frank fact. As an international student, you cannot travel in the Netherlands for free. Yes, Dutch students do have that privilege, but unfortunately, that doesn’t extend to us internationals. So now you must wonder if you really have to purge out…
If you are reading this blog, then either you are checking if WUR is the right university for you or you are a new international student at WUR finding its way. Yes, you are right! This is the right platform to get a more informal students’ perspective about the student…
Since our students are our best ambassadors you can now chat with them through our website. If you have questions about studying in Wageningen or a specific programme you can ask our chat team. They are happy to help you. Meet a few of our buddies here or contact them…
Hello everybody! My name is Alejandra and I am an International Student from Bogotá, Colombia. Right now, I am doing my Master’s in Nutrition and Health. I started my Master’s in August 2020 and although I was able to take my two first periods on campus, at the moment I…
Updated on: 22 March 2021 Finding student accommodation can be pretty challenging for international students. Even after you stumble upon the perfect one, you still need to consider whether the budget is suitable for you or not, whether the facilities are desirable, and other concerns. During this pandemic, I find…
About me Hello there! Before I start, I would like to thank the Wageningen international blog team for allowing me to share my experience of studying in Wageningen. My name is Arun and I am an international student from Chennai, India. I completed my master’s degree in environmental sciences in…
By guest blogger Hermine Miltenburg – Parent information officer Choosing a study programme is never easy. However, that has been complicated even further now that all the study-selection activities have been moved online due to Covid-19. I have been advising parents for years but see that this year it’s extra…
Updated on: 8 March 2021 For many international students, the cost of studying is a big concern. It is wise to plan ahead and make a financial plan for your stay in Wageningen. This article helps get you started. How much does a banana cost? Maybe not the first…
Updated on: 1 March 2021 Submitting applications to universities can be stressful. I know that first-hand since I have been there, done that. But sometimes knowledge about the procedure can make it easier. That is why I have put together a short list of things that are “good-to-know” about how…
When the festival is coming, more than ever we miss our relatives and friends far away. Since I started studying abroad, this is the second year that I could not come back to China to spend the Spring Festival with my family. I really miss them and hope everything goes…
My moments of doubt about “Education is the key to success”…. ????? My name is Samuel Agyekum, and I hail from Kumasi, one of the largest cities in Ghana. I studied Bachelor of Arts Geography at the University of Education, Winneba. As a young talent born in one of the…
Food in Wageningen How are you going to survive the food in the Netherlands? That was one of the questions people asked me if I told them I was going to study in Wageningen. I must admit I was also a bit sceptic at first. After all, I am from…
My First impression (without any experience): When I got my admission into Wageningen University and when I started telling my friends and relatives about my departure to the Netherlands, the instant question that preceded after their wishes was “That is a very cold country, would you be able to survive…
It is the start of another freshman year and all of you might be looking for the exciting events and activities ahead of you right?! But unfortunately, you are going to attend all or most of your activities virtually this year. Socializing or attending your regular lectures virtually might be…
Hello! I am Xin and I come from China. At present, I am studying Food Technology with specialization of European Master. With a blog of the first time, I would like to briefly share my stories of the first-year study. Time is fleeting. It has been more than a…
First things first: CONGRATULATIONS!! You have graduated and it is a big deal. The goal that was set a couple of years ago is now successfully fulfilled 😀 But wait, graduating in 2020 was a different experience wasn’t it? Interesting, to say the least. In the same breath with the…
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…
Global and EU Environmental Law and Policy course Armed with a fresh set of enthusiasm, and pens, I entered the classroom ten minutes early and took a seat in the middle. Once the rest of the class had trickled in, a woman walked in and took her place in the…
Before starting my master’s in international development studies at Wageningen University, I wondered; Can I survive to learn all courses? Can I pass the exam? Will I have a lot of readings before starting the class? Will I have a nice classmate? How is thesis life? And other questions and…