“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…
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…
Over 600 prospective Master students came to visit the Master Open Day on April 15, of which 120 visitors were international prospective students who took the chance to see the University for themselves. During this day it was possible to walk around on the campus, take a look inside the…
We hope you enjoyed the Online Open Day on November 5th and that you now know Wageningen University a bit better. However, you might still have questions, for example about a specific programme. Here are some ways to keep in touch to make sure all your worries are taken away…
On November 5th, Wageningen University organizes an Online Open Day for international prospective MSc students. The programme is now online and updated, but we want to give you some more insights on what to expect during the Online Open Day.
The participation in an education fair can be a very helpful activity during the process of choosing a study. But what can you expect of an event like that and how should you prepare? Here are some tips to help you getting the most out of every education fair you…
Are you curious what studying in Wageningen is like? Would you love to feel the atmosphere on the campus before deciding where to study? Wageningen introduces “Online Open Days”, so that students from all over the world can experience Wageningen University from their own homes.