Everything I am doing on my road to the tropics to pursue the dream of living and working in Africa. Information about my studies, internships and much more.
Studying African savannah elephants in their natural habitat has always been a dream of mine. And now, here in Botswana, that dream has become a reality. As I embarked on my master’s journey in 2020, the quest for a research project and supervisor began. With only one professor specializing in African research projects, the choice […]
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Just before Christmas, I successfully completed my first semester of the Master’s in Tropical Ecology and Management of Natural Resources. Over the course of 4.5 months, I earned a total of 25 credits. While this semester was markedly different from the usual academic experience, it proved to be quite enjoyable and enlightening. I had the
My Master’s in Tropical Ecology – How my First Semester Went Read More »
This week, I’m excited to share with you another significant step on my journey to Africa. To complete my bachelor’s degree, I needed to undertake graduation research. Commonly referred to as a thesis or dissertation, depending on the country’s terminology. I was determined to secure my own placement for this research, with a strong preference
My Graduation Research on Trees and Arthropods in South Africa Read More »
The first half of 2019 was a memorable time for me as I embarked on an internship in Australia as part of my bachelor’s degree in Tropical Forestry. My internship journey actually began in Uganda, but I made the decision to discontinue it, which I’ll elaborate on later. In Australia, I found myself in the
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As part of my bachelor’s degree, I had the opportunity to embark on an Erasmus exchange student experience. Which, as you may have gathered, aligns perfectly with my penchant for international adventures. My quest for an interesting exchange program led me to explore options not only within Europe but also beyond its borders. However, I
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‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ The question that you asked, and were asked countless times during your childhood. What did you answer back then? Teacher? Mom? Firefighter? At that age, I would have never guessed that my response would be ‘working on nature conservation in Africa.’ However, that is precisely
My Nature Conservation Career – What is the Ultimate Goal? Read More »
After my captivating journey to Madagascar, where I fell deeply in love with its tropical nature and its fascinating inhabitants, I made a resolute decision to pursue a career in nature conservation. Through my search, I stumbled upon the Forest and Nature Conservation program at a small green University of Applied Sciences, and an instant
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Why am I dreaming of a life in Africa when I have everything I could possibly dream of here in the Netherlands or in Norway? Why would I even consider giving up all the luxuries we enjoy in these ‘wealthy’ countries? What’s driving this desire to move so far away from my family and friends,
Dreaming of a Life in Africa – How it All Started Read More »
