Homesickness (noun): a feeling of longing for one’s home during a period of absence from it (dictionary.com). It may not be a challenge you face immediately once you arrive in the Netherlands because you will most likely hit the ground running with finding housing, furniture, registration and completing your orientation week….
Currently, I am in my 4th semester in the Master Management Economics and Consumer studies (MME). If I were on schedule, I would be doing my internship right now. Yet, I am not! I have a study delay of one semester and just started with my thesis. Is this a problem?…
How do I find a place to live? I bet that’s a question on your mind if you’re considering studying in Wageningen. I’m here to help you figure it all out. Scroll down to find out more! Coming from abroad, the easiest way to find a room is with Idealis….
What is Wageningen University and Research? “Wageningen University and Research” is a combination of an academic university (WU) for Bachelor and Masters’ studies, and several research centres (Wageningen Research) which are tailor made to pursue research in a particular domain of life sciences. Doctoral training (PhDs) is handled by 6…
In addition to completing my Master’s and being on the board of ISOW I am also a student coach for biotechnology, so there is a good chance I have already communicated via email to many of you reading this blog. On the webpage for Biotechnology there is the option to…
If you are reading this post, then you are probably aware that Wageningen University has a reputation for being an international university. I don’t know the statistics regarding how many countries are represented at WUR, but I know it is a lot. In this post I want to address the…
By Rafaela Raymundo Hello everyone! My name is Rafaela R. I’m 22 years old and I was born in Portugal. Currently, I am living in Spain where I just finished my food engineering degree (and before Spain I lived in Brazil for 4 years…but that is another story). Next fall…
Our campus is beautiful and now in spring it becomes especially lively again after hibernation. Yet, do you know all its special spots and hidden places? This article provides you with an overview of the perfect study spots on campus. The campus is as diverse as the whole university. There…
On Thursday March 30, the Online Open Day is organised on Wageningen campus. This online event gives you the opportunity to experience the life of a student at Wageningen University. The Online Open Day is your spyglass to check out your potential future university. You can still sign in ood.wur.nl…
With my first article on this blog, I will write about a hot topic for the fellow students at the second year of their Master degree at WUR: internships! A curricular internship is part of most of the Master programs offered at Wageningen University. Well, I consider it a great…
A visit to a goat farm in Bennekom I come from a very agriculture-rich province in India, where we see many cattle, buffalo, sheep, and goat farms. Goats are primarily kept for their meat in India. It is usually a climate-dependant business and shifts sites from one place to another…
Thinking back to the same time of the year just one year ago, I remember very well, that I was busy with the applications for various Master programmes and even busier deciding which to choose. Yet, I am very glad with the decision I made and I do not regret…
“Turning over a new leaf The world awaits the dong As the church bell strikes 12 at midnight The crowd joins in a chorus song” HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! New year eve is a very special event in all of our lives. We wait patiently for previous year to pass…
…better be prepared. This article gives you an idea of what the Christmas season in general is like, including some tips where to go and what to eat for the ultimate Christmas atmosphere. In my next article, I will focus specifically on the Dutch Sinterklaas tradition. Maybe, this is…
It is not just a dialogue from Game of Thrones that fills us up with anticipation, it’s the “season” itself that makes us happy. Filled with great enthusiasm, I wonder what winter will be like in The Netherlands. It will be my first winter in a European country. The trees…
The smartphone is your constant companion? Then this is the perfect article for you to find out how to use it effectively in Wageningen. There is a lot going on in Wageningen and we all have to organise our student life to some extent. With this respect, there are plenty…
“Every dog has his day!” Animals have formed a very important part of our society since ages unknown. We have kept them close for various reasons, sometimes productive, sometimes simply because we love companionship of our mute, four-legged brethren. The bond of love that we share with animals is beyond…
You’re a freshmen in Wageningen and new to the Netherlands? You want to see a lot of this small country, but you don’t know how to get around? Then this is your travel guide. “Fietsen” – you won’t come around cycling, whether you like it or not You need to…
Challenging your own language skills Don’t be afraid if you don’t know the Dutch language. Most Dutch people, especially in Wageningen, can speak English. However, it’s good to learn some Dutch. Languages are related to cultures and people are always impressed when you can speak their languages. It can be…
Let’s admit that you have more properties you want to pack than the tiny spaces of your luggage can support. In fact, you are wishing to take everything in your bedroom with you. But moving on means leaving something behind… I’m sorry to tell you that there may not be…
Registration After Wageningen University accepts your application, basically, they will contact you through your e-mail to tell you what to do next. These following information is the overview of what you have to do in order to complete the registration processes and officially become the student of Wageningen University. Confirmation…
When you are preparing to leave for the Netherlands, you are probably getting excited about your new journey, for some maybe even from the other half of the world. Congratulations if you are one of the newcomers! Now it’s time to prepare this big adventure. Have you started packing? Have…