{"id":3530,"date":"2020-03-03T13:15:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T12:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weblog.wur.eu\/international-students\/?p=3530"},"modified":"2021-08-13T10:09:08","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T08:09:08","slug":"student-story-mary-jo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weblog.wur.eu\/international-students\/2020\/03\/03\/student-story-mary-jo\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Story – Mary Jo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mary Jo also showed her favourite places on campus in a student tour at ood.wur.nl.<\/a> But I also talked to her about her experiences with studying and living in Wageningen.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hi Mary Jo! For people that don\u2019t know you yet, could you give a brief introduction of yourself?<\/h2>\n

\u201cMy name is Mary Jo and I am from Chicago, IL, USA! I am 23 years old and am currently studying towards my master\u2019s degree in Food Technology.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n

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Where do you live? In a student house like Starflat or do you rent a room in the city?<\/h2>\n

\u201cI live in a studio apartment in the city centre. I love being a 2-minute walk from the market on Wednesdays and Saturdays!\u201d<\/p>\n

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When did you first hear about the university? And what was your motivation to study here?<\/h2>\n

“During my last year of university in the U.S., I googled \u2018top food science university in the world\u2019. To my surprise it was Wageningen University, located in a small town in The Netherlands. I registered as a student right after being accepted without ever even visiting campus!<\/p>\n

I wanted to go abroad for my master\u2019s degree and do something totally different. I knew WUR would challenge me both academically and personally, which is exactly what I wanted out of graduate school!\u201d<\/p>\n

Also, why did you choose your programme? What was the moment you knew for sure?<\/h2>\n

\u201cI pursued a bachelor\u2019s degree in Food Science, so I knew I wanted to continue in the same field. I was very interested in research and development, so I chose the Product Design specialisation within Food Technology. It has always been my dream to develop exciting, new products for companies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maybe you already know where you see yourself working in the future?<\/h2>\n

\u201cI am heading back to the U.S. for my internship with Cargill, and will most likely be staying in the U.S. for my future career. I would love to work for a large company that is constantly innovating. Hopefully in my hometown of Chicago, IL.\u201d<\/p>\n

Which part of your study do you find the most interesting?<\/h2>\n

\u201cI loved our Product and Process Design course. It allowed us to work with a multi-cultural group for Danone, which was such an interesting experience. We combined our knowledge from previous courses to solve real-world problems.\u201d<\/p>\n

And what about the student life? What do you do besides studying?<\/h2>\n

\u201cStudent life is definitely different compared to what I was used to, but I quickly adapted! I really enjoy getting together with friends to make dinner. We are able to show off what we make in our home countries and try all sorts of new things.<\/p>\n

I like going on runs and cooking. I have been experimenting with many different cuisines and trying all sorts of new recipes. Also, there are a lot of nice places in Wageningen. I love the arboretum and \u2018the beach\u2019 on the Rhine river. They\u2019re perfect spots for a run or walk after class or on the weekends.\u201d<\/p>\n

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As an international student abroad, how do you meet other students?<\/h2>\n

\u201cI made a core group of friends through the Annual Introduction Days (AID) last August. I also have made a good number of friends through my courses and group work! I have found it very easy to make friends at Wageningen because most other students arrive here eager to make new friends as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

How do you experience the international atmosphere on campus?<\/h2>\n

\u201cI love how diverse our campus is. I have had group projects where I\u2019ve gotten to work and know students from all over the globe. Definitely not something I would experience every day at home! I enjoy learning new things about different cultures and being able to ask questions to better understand them.\u201d<\/p>\n

What do you think about the campus? Do you have some favourite spots?<\/h2>\n

\u201cCampus is definitely a lot smaller compared to what I am used to at home. The U.S. is famous for its gigantic campuses. However, there is still a lot to do in Wageningen!<\/p>\n

I really love the Lumen building. There\u2019s so much natural light and greenery inside you almost feel like you\u2019re outside!\u201d<\/p>\n

In what way does living in the Netherlands differ from your home country?<\/h2>\n

\u201cThe Netherlands is 7 hours ahead of my home country, so the time change was definitely something I had to get used to. Also, we ride bikes absolutely everywhere here! I definitely had to get used to biking to get my groceries rather than hopping in the car.\u201d<\/p>\n

What do you like the most about studying and living in the Netherlands?<\/h2>\n

\u201cI have really enjoyed getting out of my comfort zone and making friends from all over the world. I also love how public transport connects the country so well. We have been able to travel all over The Netherlands because the train system is so efficient!\u201d<\/p>\n

Every 2 weeks I talk to a fellow student about studying at Wageningen University & Research. I would like to know how they experience studying here, especially since we are all far away from home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do you have a question about studying in Wageningen? Leave your thoughts in the comments below. Or sign up for the updates to receive the next student experience.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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