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…
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, đ€ Guess no longer. In this post, you will meet the bloggers…
Updated on: 28 April 2021 Letâs start with a frank fact. As an international student, you cannot travel in the Netherlands for free. Â Yes, Dutch students do have that privilege, but unfortunately, that doesnât 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 studentsâ perspective about the student…
Updated on: 29 March 2021 Since it is application period again, this article addresses prospective students that are maybe currently in the application process. We know that applications can be nerve-wracking and time-consuming. This article is supposed to give you hands-on recommendations from my own experience during this period to…
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 masterâs degree in environmental sciences in…
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 âgood-to-knowâ about how…
Itâs wonderful news if you receive an invitation for an interview. Whether it’s an admission, scholarship or maybe a job interview. But it can also make you nervous. I am Kwabena Frimpong Nyarko, a winner of the WUFP scholarship programme. One reason why Iâm writing this piece is that when…
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…
Happy new year everyone! I hope you have a proper break before continuing your study this year. Time indeed flies, there will be new students coming soon. Welcome to Wageningen! For all of you who come all the way here, it must be thrilling to finally see the Campus in…
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 âThat is a very cold country, would you be able to survive…
“Gardening adds years to your life and adds life to your years.” As someone who just started doing gardening and has difficulty in distinguishing the plants’ names at first (who’s with me?), I recently realized that gardening does add ‘life’ to your daily-life. Particularly at this moment, bringing something green…
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 đ But wait, graduating in 2020 was a different experience wasnât 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…
Hey there! My name is Ting, a 22-year-old Chinese girl. As I am now sitting in front of my laptop, thinking what should I write for my first blog, those pieces of memories regarding culture differences that I experienced come into my mind, which I would like to share with…
You can’t spell Solidarity and Pride without the I. In the same way, solidarity cannot be fulfilled with just an I. To commemorate the Pride month that is celebrated during the month of June every year, I decided to document my thoughts on celebrating this community. Pride Parades are…
As an international student WUR would have guided you through every step. From getting your resident permit to registering at the municipality. Choosing to do your internship abroad is a big step considering you have just gotten used to the Wageningen lifestyle. But we are all here for the…
Once you have successfully moved and found a job in the Netherlands, the next step is to meet Dutch business culture. It is known that Dutch employees work independently, but they are very fond of meetings. Usually, meetings are informal, although the schedule is strictly respected. Impunctuality is seen as impolite….
University is a lot of fun but when it is coming towards an end the jitters of starting a professional career set in. The best way to deal with this is to rely on previous experience! Here is where an internship comes handy. The Master’s programmes at WUR have an…
While some universities do not oblige their students to do an internship, the opposite is true for Wageningen University. In this university, an internship program is highly required by MSc students in order to complete their master study. This program intends to support personal development while at the same time…
December is here already! It means that is Christmas and winter holiday time! Â Before entering Period 3, we will have a two-weeks holiday after Period 2âs exam. Some students will go home to be with their families. If you are not planning to come back to your home countries, I…
As international students, moving home after graduating from Wageningen University is not always easy. In this post, we will discuss leaving Wageningen after graduation and ‘reverse culture shock’: an emotional feeling suffered by some people after several years living abroad. Have you started wondering how it feels when you start…