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…
“My first impression when I set foot on campus? Wow!” Angelica Marchetti was one of prospective students from abroad who visited the Master Open Day. Over 800 prospective Master students came to visit the Master Open Day on December 15. Almost 10% of the visitors were international prospective students who…
Maybe he seems familiar to you, but it is not Santa Claus, Nikolaos, San Nicola or Saint-Nicolas and also not Nikolaus, but it is the Dutch Sinterklaas. As promised, I give you a crash course on this Dutch tradition, before Sinterklaas leaves the Netherlands again on Tuesday, the 6th of…
…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…
While browsing aimlessly on the internet, I stumbled upon a blog written by a student in The Guardian about living together, the roommate culture, which got me thinking. I thought it will be a nice idea to write about this topic as Wageningen University, like so many around the world…
Written by Mariana García I was convinced that I wanted to pursue my studies with a graduate program. After a couple of months searching for a university and a program that convinced me, I happily found the MSc Development and Rural Innovation. A list of challenges came with my…
Imagine you can get first-hand impressions on your prospective Master programme, the campus of Wageningen University and Research (WUR) and student life in Wageningen. And imagine you can meet study advisors and students from your future University without travelling the globe to be there physically. Guess what! All this is possible during…
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…
Cycling is not just a way of getting around in Netherlands. It forms an important part of the culture, almost like a religion. Considering the large, lush green meadows and flatlands, cycling is a very pleasant experience. In Wageningen, where a large part of the population is students, bicycles can…
There are 2 aspects of “studying abroad”; studying in classrooms and learning the new life out there. As an international student, you grew up in a different country so you may experience culture shock when you move overseas. Sometimes you feel like it’s not easy to change your lifestyle that…
“Never jump to conclusions”, they said. “I won’t” “Enjoy the new place and make new friends” “I will” “Don’t skip any meal, cook and eat whenever possible” And such is the last conversation that all of us international folks must have gone through, when we left our respective comfort zones…
By Raquel Lujan Soto For many of us, students who came to Wageningen to get the bachelor, master or PhD degree, social life is high in the hierarchy for having a healthy and happy life. In the beginning it might be a bit difficult to get used to the…
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…
By Rinske de Vries Every year in the first 2 weeks of August a phenomenon takes place. You can see the signs of the Annual Introduction Days and the academic year are getting close. You can see cars with trailers filled with furniture. You will see a mattress,…
Hello everybody! It’s already August which means the 2016 academic year is about to start. I can see that international students are gradually coming to Wageningen for the Annual Introduction Days (AID) which is arranged to welcome all the newcomers to this ‘city of life science’. This wonderful weather of…
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…
There are some essential things to arrange when it comes to finances before leaving your country as it will make your life easier overseas. Bank accounts and credit cards Inform your bank(s) that you are going abroad. You will not be able to check the post-box if your bank company…
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…
By Nany Engelhardt Academic Consultancy Training is a great concept; 8 weeks were you work with a team of 5 to 7 students on a real project by actual commissioners, practicing your skills for when you have your MSc and have to go out there in the real world. You get…
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…
by Christina Kothes – In September 2015, I started with the online distance learning MSc programme Plant Breeding’ of the Wageningen University. Together with 20 other students from around the world, I weekly follow all my theoretical courses online. However, to obtain the necessary practical skills that cannot be taught…