Student story Luna

“From a young age, I have been interested in climate change. I was a member of the World Wildlife Fund, which taught me about the impact humans have on the climate. I read about the problems caused by climate change, and this made me realise quite early on that I wanted to pursue a degree that would allow me to address it. But I also found mathematics and the critical thinking that comes with it very interesting. Because of the combination of mathematics, programming and life sciences, I chose the Bachelor’s programme Data Science for Global Challenges at WUR. The focus on life sciences makes this degree unique. I want to use my interest in mathematics and programming to tackle global problems, and that is what I am learning to do with this degree.”

“I chose Wageningen because I really like the atmosphere here. There is room for everyone, and you can feel this in life outside your studies as well. There are many societies in Wageningen, such as student, study and sports associations, but also others for different interests, so everyone finds their own place here. I myself joined the lacrosse club. I was quite nervous for the first training sessions and matches, because lacrosse was a new sport for me. But because there are many newcomers, we can learn it together, which makes it great fun!”

“After this Bachelor’s I would like to do a Master’s, but I don’t yet know exactly which one or where. Ultimately, I want to end up somewhere where I can use my knowledge of data science and life sciences to tackle climate change.”

“My tip for prospective students is to ask lots of questions. Go to open days, walk around the information market, and chat with students about anything that interests you. This way you’ll discover more about the degree programmes and student life, and you’ll definitely find something that suits you!”