10 Things That Changed in Me During My Master’s at Wageningen University When I first arrived in Wageningen, I thought my master’s would simply prepare me for a career. Looking back now, I realise Wageningen University changed me in ways I never expected. Beyond lectures and internships, it shaped my…
Summer is the season of music, festivals and colour in Wageningen!☀️ While studies were still underway during period 6, those events came right on time, providing a good balance so you could enjoy the hot months to the fullest. Arcades & Fair (May) Kermis Wageningen is a funfair organised around…
Heey, have you missed us? Hope you have, because we are coming with another trio blog!! We’ll talk food! What better thing than that? My world (Zlati’s) rotates around that, among other things, of course, but you get the idea, huge food lover.🙃 In this blog, we are going to…
During my study exchange last semester, I met a lot of new people. In the end, when leaving, we all said “Let’s meet in the future, let’s plan another trip”..and while this was all uncertain and for the future to decide, we are all still hoping it happens one day….
What is it like to be a Master’s student? In this blog, we follow a week in the life of Eva, a Master’s student at Wageningen University & Research. From attending classes and working on assignments to spending time with friends and exploring student life in Wageningen, Eva shares what…
What happens when you start doing your Bachelor’s thesis at WUR? How does your day look? What do you do? Welcome to a day in the life of a Bachelor’s student at WUR, currently doing their thesis! I’m going to keep it real with you, so this will be a…
Hello, guyss! Have you ever wondered how we, the Blog Team at International Students Team (IST), spend our weekends? You’re just about to find out! Devi, Samir, and I are going to give you a little inside and share how we spent our weekends. Devi This weekend I went to…
It’s a wrap! The WUR Open Days have officially ended. It was a pleasure to meet so many of you and see how excited you are! In the previous blogs, we have covered how the Bachelor’s and Master’s Open Days went, as well as my experience. Those were held on…
It is common among working people to procrastinate. But did you know it is two to four times more common among students? As a student, you often have fewer obligations and more freedom to organise your day, which can easily lead to falling into the procrastination rhythm. Recently, I attended…
Do you have a pet in your home country? I do and as an international student, I know how hard it is not to be able to see or pet him. This blog is for when you start missing your furry friend a little more than usual. Luckily, Wageningen is…
Days are starting to get longer, but not quite long enough yet. The same goes for the weather warming up. So, if you’re impatient with hands itching to go out in the evening after you are done with classes, here are some ideas on how you can spend those couple…
Did you know that last week, on December 4th, the Virtual Open Day (VOD) took place? It was for all prospective students – Bachelors and Masters, EU and non-EU! Presentations about the different study programmes as well as insights into the student life at Wageningen University and Research (WUR) were…
Welcome to another blog of the exchange series! Before, we have covered how to apply for a semester abroad, and I have shared my experience while on exchange in Japan so far. In this edition, I am going to give you some top tips on how to be smart with…
Hello, hello! (or should I say こんにちは – “konnichiwa”) 😁 Last time we spoke about going on an exchange, here on the IST blog, we talked about how to prepare for it and what to do when applying. I then left you on a cliffhanger by saying I would soon…
Chasing deadlines again? Having too much on your plate with studies, extracurricular activities and personal life? Trying to manage a hundred things? Why does it always happen like that? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! In this blog, I’ve gathered some tips on “perfecting” your day and achieving an organised routine…
Working while studying? Yes, it’s totally doable to have a part-time job and here’s how Wageningen Students do it! Whether you’re looking to earn some extra cash or gain work experience, there are some opportunities for you out there.Before we begin, be sure to also read through this blog for…
It is considered an important event because it reflects on freedom, democracy and the importance of living in a free society. To celebrate the absence of war and the restoration of the state, people in the Netherlands organise large-scale events such as parades, festivals and concerts. On that day, provincial…
Last Saturday, 15 March, our spring edition Bachelor’s Open Day took place! Did you manage to come visit? If you are considering doing a bachelor’s at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), but couldn’t visit every stand or didn’t have the opportunity to attend, then this blog is just for you!…