The new academic year is approaching quickly, and many of you will soon arrive in Wageningen. I understand the busyness with arrangements, planning, and finding a proper rain jacket! You might also wonder if you need to arrange anything financially in the Netherlands. Luckily, I will explain everything you need…
Making the decision to move to a different city (or country) for university is quite daunting. It’s not easy to imagine what your new student life would be like if you haven’t visited long enough to get a hang of the vibe. Heck, many internationals move here without seeing the…
August is right around the corner and with it comes a very busy period for all of the incoming students at Wageningen. Looking for accommodation, moving, setting up a new bank account… You know the jazz. But don’t you worry, we have all been there, which is why our International…
Everyone who has been in Wageningen for at least a month has probably realised that it’s a rather small city. After visiting the Saturday market, cafés, and walking on the Dijk for the 100th time, you might start feel like you’ve done it all. Luckily, after three years of living…
Although it’s always fun to go out with your friends, there are times when you find yourself bored, alone or in need of me-time. You contact your friends but one is out of the country, another is on a date (I’d hate to… interrupt😜) and the other one is studying…
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…
We’ve all attended a birthday party, but have you ever attended a birthday festival? This happens here in the Netherlands on King’s Day (Koningsdag in Dutch) – the birthday celebration of the King. One that is celebrated throughout the country and has a dress code: you have to wear anything…
Unlike many other major universities in the Netherlands, Wageningen University is not situated in a large city (there is actually a good reason for this and I might write about it in another blog). On the contrary! The town of Wageningen itself is quite small. Living in a small town…
Welcome to pt. 2 of this blog post series – a list of alphabetical terms to help you find your way through the WUR jungle! Don’t forget to check blog pt. 1 (if you haven’t yet)! Networking Networking is an important part of student life here at WUR. Whether in…
Will you become a new student at Wageningen University and Research soon? Or, are you studying in Wageningen already for quite some time, but you still don’t know what a studievereniging is? I’m Paula, a MSc Biotechnology student, and I’m sure this A-Z list will help you find your way…
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…
Since I left Poland to study in the Netherlands, I’ve received many questions about life here. My family, friends, or even friends of friends often ask about the good and the bad sides of this decision. I remember that 3 years ago, I was trying to find any information or…
My interests evolved… It can happen, that during your studies you realise that you are actually quite interested in another degree programme at the university than the one that you are currently studying. This is usually more common during your first/beginning of your second year of your initial degree choice….
At some point in your Master’s or Bachelor’s journey, you may not be able to pass a course on the first attempt. In this case, do not feel discouraged as you are definitely not alone! Firstly, failing to pass an exam is not the end of the world. It is…
When you decide to do a master’s or bachelor’s programme in another country, one of the first things that you have to check is the language requirement(s). At Wageningen University & Research (WUR), all Master’s programmes and 7 Bachelor’s programmes are taught entirely in English. Therefore, the university requires potential…
Period 2 is nearly coming to an end and the cosy weather is enticing you to start winding down for the winter holidays but not so fast! We all have to get through one last hurdle before that: the period 2 exams. Personally, I find it quite… unsavoury that my…
Often, when we think of someone studying their Master’s, we assume that this person must be one of the smartest persons we know, or that they have qualities that we don’t, or maybe, that they have the time that we do not have. I have to admit that kind of…
Student life is notorious for being a life of limited money. Especially with the recent rises in the cost of living, it can be tough saving money as a student. This post is to help generate some ideas on how to save money as a student (that doesn’t involve eating…
You might have heard that Wageningen isn’t the biggest city in the Netherlands. But maybe where you come from Amsterdam is also not a big city. If you are afraid Wageningen is boring because of its size then don’t worry! With a large population of students, there is enough to…
We can imagine that you might be a bit nervous about studying abroad. Our international bachelor’s student Laura from Iceland shares her experiences with the social life in Wageningen. She gives tips on where to meet people when she first got to the Netherlands. Looking for more tips? Also, check…
From November 260 student from 70 universities in 19 countries worked hard to develop an inclusive design for Washington D.C.’s East Capitol Urban Farm. All on top of their regular study programmes. Last week was the grand finals of this Urban Greenhouse Challenge. LettUs Design won the grand finals and…
In many universities, sports are a big part of the culture of the university. Also, at Wageningen University & Research sports play a big role in the daily life of students. There are many student sports associations that you can join. From sports for your brains like chess to baseball,…
Going to a foreign country for the first time… wondering how the people there would be. And how was I going to survive in a new place? Or how to manage to speak to the natives in their language. I am from India, a country with more than 50 official…
If you have never visited the Netherlands, you probably have a certain image of this country. You may have checked photos of Amsterdam and heard that Dutchies are giants who bike everywhere in their wooden clogs and live in a windmill in the middle of a tulip field. For this…
Hey future WUR aspirants, Meet the new team: cool international students gang. We are here to give you more insight into how as international students we can tackle all the aspects of living and studying at WUR. You may have already seen our amazing faces on the WURtube on live…