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…
Helloo again! If you follow our latest blogs (or WUR’s news), then you know that the Bachelor’s and Master’s Open Day recently took place. As someone in their last, 3rd, year of Bachelor’s, I had to visit the Master’s Open Day, of course. This time we’re not behind the scenes,…
It was the weekend, the sun was out, birds were chirping…but Wageningen University was full! How come? Well, it was the Bachelor’s Open Day!! On the 21st of March (Saturday), the Bachelor’s Open Day took place for yet another year, bringing many opportunities and new experiences. If you couldn’t manage…
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…
We are talking about jobs – a topic often sparking a mix of emotions. Taking a turn to adulthood, we’ll touch upon a big question that every student faces sooner or later: “What am I going to do after my studies?” While I can’t give you a clear answer to…
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…
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, it was about how to prepare for it and what to do when applying. I then left you on a cliffhanger by saying that I would…
Have you heard other students saying they are “in the Honours” and wondering what’s that all about? If you are a first-year Bachelor’s student looking for a challenge beyond your regular courses, keep reading! The Honours Programme is perfect for those seeking extra-curricular activities and personal development. It is a…
Being a student sometimes means living on a budget between tuition fees, groceries, and accommodation rent. Costs can add up quickly, but there’s some good news! Did you know that you may be eligible to receive compensations from the Government? They can be about rent, healthcare and childcare, but in…