After the lockdown, finally going back to campus feels like a relief to most of us. The isolation has been hard on many students, often causing loneliness and stress. Many new students are now meeting their fellow students for the first time. Although most of us were probably looking forward…
If you found several study programmes that you’re interested in it’s good to compare these. At a first glance, they may look the same but often when you dive into the details you might discover differences. Don’t know where to start comparing? With these 5 tips, you have an easy…
Are you considering Wageningen as your future university? Would you like to know what to expect when studying in Wageningen? On 25 November, Wageningen University organises a Virtual Open Day for you. In this blog, we will give you some insights on what to expect from the programme of this…
Are you constantly postponing picking a study because you don’t know which to choose? You are not the only one. Students often find it hard to imagine what kind of work they want to do in the future. Focusing on a profession might make you lose sight of what actually…
During the year the student advice team gets a lot of questions. Naturally, you have doubts and questions when you’re about to move across the world to pursue your dreams. To help you prepare for this big decision we listed the most asked questions we get in this time. With…
Figuring out what you would like in the future isn’t always easy. There are so many choices, studies and tracks to choose from. The process of picking a study is different for everyone. A good way to start is to think about what you want. You might already have done…
Is this your first study and exam period at WUR? Or are you already an old hand at WUR but still stress out like hell every time the period comes to an end? Then this is a must-read for you: a cheat sheet on how to survive study and exam…
There’s a new kid in town. The newest education building Aurora is finished. The building is already being used by our new students since the beginning of this month but will celebrate its official opening on 30 September. Unique about Aurora is the daylight in all areas of use and…
Exploring Wageningen and it’s surroundings is a nice way to get settled into a new environment. Wageningen itself has a nice market, cafes and beautiful surroundings. So it’s not hard to survive life in the city. But if you are willing to go a bit further out by foot, bike,…
Hey there! My name is Niranjana. When I first moved to Wageningen my introduction went a little differently. I would always say – “hey, I’m Niranjana but you can call me Ninja”. Slowly this turned to me just introducing myself as Ninja. It was a great icebreaker. Usually,…
Since Greta studies at WUR she loves ‘hagelslag’. Want to know which Dutch traditions she also enjoys? Watch her video below or read her story. Thank you for sharing your experiences Greta! First of all, could you introduce yourself? “I am Greta from Lithuania. Now I am 23 years old….
Why did Konrad choose WUR? And what it is like? Check out the video with Konrad and read his story below. Could you please briefly introduce yourself? My name is Konrad Peckolt Fordal, I’m 24 years old. I’m half Norwegian, half German and currently, I’m finishing my bachelor’s degree in…
Starting as a first years student can be exciting. Moving to a new country, studying at a new university, and find new people to connect with. With everything new, we can imagine it can feel a bit overwhelming sometimes. But don’t forget you are definitely not the only one in…
The first thing that came to my mind while writing this article was a random thought. It was the phrase, “Waar kom je vandaan?” and how its tonal structure and ending sounded similar to the phrase “Nee yengendu vanda?”. Both the phrases ask the question, “Where did you come from?”…
Updated on: 18 August 2021 Upon arrival at the university, several things need to be done before you can start. BSN – Citizen Service Number / Burger Service Nummer What is BSN? The citizen service number (BSN) or Burger Service Nummer in Dutch is a unique personal number that you…
With the new academic year just around the corner, you are probably looking for student housing in Wageningen. Or maybe you were lucky and already found a great place around the university. Whatever the case is, we have blogs that can help you. And to make it a bit easier,…
One day you applied to study in Wageningen (either for master’s or bachelor’s). Then, you received the long-awaited announcement that you got accepted! Congratulations! You are officially a WUR-student. Now you are preparing yourselves for your next ‘journey’ on the green campus. It is your first time coming here, so…
If you ever thought of skipping the AID (Annual Introduction Days), then after all these highlights I guess you would have changed your mind without a second thought. In short, you cannot get a better start for your international study experience! Abroad studies are not just about academics, but it…
Are you looking for a top-ranked university? Or are wondering what university rankings actually are? We’ve got you covered! In this blog, I will explain our Wageningen University rankings and how the ranking lists are compiled. They can help you in your search for a suitable university. What is a…
Summertime is a happy time Coming to the Netherlands made me realise that people here treat a sunny day as if it is their last. People try to take advantage of every chance to enjoy the sun while it lasts. In this post, I’m going to walk you through how…
Why it’s good to know the structure of the academic year Moving back in time, one key question I wanted answers to before starting my MSc education at Wageningen University and Research was bothering the structure of the periods. This is because knowing the structure, for example in my Bachelor’s…
In a couple of months, all of the newly accepted students will begin their exciting journey to the Netherlands to study at Wageningen University. I can imagine then that a lot of you might be wondering if you need to learn Dutch when coming here. Talking from my own experience,…
When day comes, we ask ourselves where we can find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade. We’ve braved the belly of the beast. We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace – The hill we climb, Amanda Gorman To be honest, it was tough for…
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…
How do our international students experience studying in Wageningen? Kateryna shares her experience with Dutch people, Wageningen city and the level of education. Could you describe briefly introduce yourself? “My name is Kateryna and I’m 23 years old. I was born in Ukraine (Lviv), but at age nine I moved…