When I first heard about Sinterklaas from my Dutch friend, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was just told to prepare for the Secret Santa-like part of it all. Other than that, I was pretty much clueless. Was it like carnival? Does it have anything to do with Christmas?…
A few days ago, a truly delicious event took place at WUR’s Axis building. We’re talking here of course about the second edition of the Great WUR Bake Off! It’s one f the many fun contests we have in Wageningen (you can read about others in this previous blog post!)….
It is that time of the year again – Soil Drilling Championship is upon us! “What is that?”, you ask. Well, it is one of the many crazy competitions that you can join as a Wageningen University & Research student. In this blog I would like to tell you a…
Wageningen University hosts a very well equipped and modern sport facility – De Bongerd. It offers around 70 different kinds of sports that students can enjoy for a fraction of the price that they would pay at a regular gym. This variety can be almost overwhelming and it can be…
Have you ever Googled the location of WUR and, like me, wondered: ‘why on Earth is the most famous agricultural university in the world located in the middle of nowhere?’ Well, the easy answer is that Wageningen University and Research is the continuation of a much older institution – the…
Wageningen is a hub for living sustainably not only for the Netherlands, but the whole world. In fact, last year Wageningen University was proclaimed to be the most sustainable university in the world for seventh consecutive year! It goes without saying that we students also play a part in creating…
I’ve heard a friend say that one can judge a person’s being from the state of their room. Obviously, your room back home has had its share of memories written on the walls and the little trinkets in it. Obviously, you can’t pack up the entire contents of your room…
As half of the summer holidays have passed, the academic year is starting soon! Some of you might be coming to the Netherlands for the first time and wondering what people here eat. You might have heard that Dutch cuisine isn’t the best, but I believe it has lots to…
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…
Hi everyone, it’s Kiwi (or Kiara, whatever you prefer) from Indonesia again! I’ve been working as a WUR International Student Representative for almost two years now and one of the most common questions I get asked is “Can you tell me about the student life as an international?”. And, honestly,…
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….
Most likely, every student wishes to have a successful, non-problematic and exciting academic life. We study for many reasons, but the major one would be to explore our interests and possibilities knowledge gives us. University can bring lots of fulfilment, happiness, and become the best years in our life. If…
When I started university, I encountered a sea of new terms I didn’t know before. Like, what is credits and why do I hear other students using this term so often? What is meant with credits? Think of credits as a tracker of your university progress. A university degree typically…
Starting your studies at the WUR as a non-EU passport-bearing student does come with many downsides. Not only do you have to go through a more drastic transition period being so far from home, you also have the hassle of sorting out the legal what-nots such as obtaining a residence…