Wittenborg Students

Ten master's students from Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences recently visited German city Münster where they got to watch a professional volleyball match between USC Münster and Nawaro Straubing, as well as gaining valuable insight into the management of a sport club and the organisation of an event of that magnitude.

The role of women has evolved and equal gender rights are more important than ever. Female empowerment, unfortunately not yet globally but in progressive nations, is the norm rather than the exception. Wittenborg as a diverse and inclusive organisation is proud to see female students progress to become serious entrepreneurs. Here some of Wittenborg’s female entrepreneurs get a voice and the opportunity to share their journeys. More often than not, it is a journey full of joy, challenges and sacrifices, driven by a clear vision of achievement. 

Students from Wittenborg Amsterdam recently got a taste of Dutch football glory when they visited the Johan Cruijff Arena, home of Dutch football club AFC Ajax.

In this week's student column, MBA student Hanna Abdelwahab, contemplates whether pursuing a master's degree is a worthwhile investment - a question almost all undergraduates are confronted with at some point in their studies.

Despite being diagnosed with Diabetes Type 1 as a boy, Indian student Chayan Taldar has not allowed this to stop him from studying abroad and living a full, normal life. "I want to show people that being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean your life is over. You can still enjoy all the things you want to and achieve all your goals.”

After starting his MSc in Sport Business Management at Wittenborg, Costa Rican student Rodrigo Ayarza, quickly found an internship with Dutch football club NEC Nijmegen where he analyses the performance and skills of players among other things. He loves Dutch efficiency but misses Costa Rican weather, the beach, the language and the breakfast!

Chinese student, Meng Fu, recently carried out research in Amsterdam on whether environmentally friendly hotels lead to happier guests.

How to convince millennials that climate is real and urgent? Play the MIT World Climate Change Game with them. Which is exactly what Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences did in the week before Christmas as part of their undergraduate students' final Project Week.

Wittenborg Amsterdam recently hosted the wildly popular Amsterdam Tech Job Fair, which brings together job-seekers and recruiters in the tech and business industry. Students from Wittenborg Amsterdam was also there.