Expand your horizon online

Did you finish the series on Netflix and do you already master all TikTok moves? Use this time to discover a new hobby or interest!

In this section we gathered some new inspiration to brighten up your day. Because besides all the social activities and initiatives there is a wide variety of some great online and offline inspiring activities. From museum tours to knitting and from meditation apps to inspiring blogs, we gathered some of the most fun ways to spend your time at home!

Student Career Services

Student Career Services is still here to support you, despite the Corona crisis. Though our office at Forum is not open we still provide fulltime support to all of you online.

Please reach out to us in case you have Career Related Question, want a CV Check, a conversation with a Career Coach or help finding internships or vacancies. You can reach us via studentcareerservices@wur.nl.

If you have questions related to CV check, motivation letter or LinkedIn profile (Mik): Send your materials in Word along and let us know in case you wish a quick check because of a deadline.

One-on-one appointment Career Coach (Elizabeth): By Skype (Thursday and Friday) or telephone +31 (0)6 48430248.
Clearly state the subject of your question, and provide your contact details: telephone number, skype address and the e-mail address connected to it. You will in return receive a timeslot proposal.

Questions related to finding jobs/internships and other questions (Astrid): Possible through Skype, by sending an e-mail, or via telephone +31 (0)6 10947713.

Here you can find more information about career advice and career coaching, and also some online Career modules. Should you have any other Career Related Question feel free to contact us as well. We will get back to your request as soon as possible.

Take a look at our facebook for vacancies, internships, special useful facts during corona time

Online Museums

Now we cannot visit and enjoy art in museums and galleries,  some of the best Dutch museums bring their art to your living room! So sit back, relax, and discover some of the Netherland’s greatest art collections for free. Here, we highlight three famous Dutch museums that made their art available online:

1. The Rijksmuseum

Arguably the most famous Dutch museum has decided to bring its collection to art-lovers with some great online initiatives that allow you to dive into the collection as if you’re walking inside the building. Their online initiative include an online virtual museum tour, curators favourites and close-ups from history’s most celebrated paintings including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch.

Check out the Rijksmuseum here

2. The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

This is the place where you can discover and experience some of the finest modern and contemporary visual art and design. The Stedelijk Museum has made a great effort to make its entire collection accessible online. Do you want to dive into the world of modern and contemporary art? Then this collection with over 90.000 works is a great place to start!

Check out the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

3. The Mauritshuis

Although smaller than the previous two, the Mauritshuis has a unique collection of some of the greatest Dutch painters in history, including Johannes Vermeer, Rubens, Frans Hals and Rembrandt. In addition to their online collection of high resolution pictures they offer audio tours spoken by famous Dutch singers. So are you tired of looking at your screen all day? Experience their collection through the eyes of someone else!

Check out the Mauritshuis here

Wildlife cam

Even though you have to stay inside as much as possible these days, this does not mean you can not enjoy the wildlife and nature around us. A good option to see what’s going on in the nature around us is by viewing these 24/7 wildlife live streams! There is one in the National Park De Hoge Veluwe, which you can find here, which you can find here. Do you prefer looking at birds in their nest? Then check out this website! Then check out this website! Here you can find bird’s nests wildcams. There are different birds to watch (owls, storks, great tits ec.) and you can see the new ones coming out of the eggs!

Let the spring feelings begin! How many animals have you spotted?

Discover the world of classical music

During the Corona crisis, The Concertgebouw Amsterdam and fifteen other leading European classical concert halls collaborate for a unique digital programming to stream different concerts from their archives. Besides, The Concertgebouw published all their previous live streams on their website. So are you a classical music enthusiast or are you curious to discover a new music genre? Discover the world of classical music with one of the worlds’ most renowned orchestra’s!

Discover the world of classical music with one of the worlds’ most renowned orchestra’s!

Cinetree

Do you want to watch movies that touch, inspire and leave you poundering about life?

Take a look on Cinetree, here you can find movies with a good story. They entertain, inspire and can even activate. Good alternative for binge watching on Netflix.