{"id":1666,"date":"2025-06-10T05:40:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T05:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nifa.nl\/?p=1666"},"modified":"2025-06-12T14:44:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T14:44:14","slug":"get-to-know-merel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nifa.nl\/en\/get-to-know-merel\/","title":{"rendered":"Get to know... Merel!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><em>\u201cMy love for animals started at a young age \u2013 as a result, I soon spent a lot of time with horses. Besides animal care, biology has always caught my interest. Although I completed pre-university education (VWO), I noticed that I get more energy from working practically. That is why I chose to study a BSc in Animal Management, which focuses on working with animals in farms, equestrian centers, veterinary clinics and animal shelters,\"<\/em> she explains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><em>For my studies, I moved to Leeuwarden five years ago, as I am originally from Heerhugowaard (North-Holland). Currently I live with my boyfriend in Leeuwarden. When I saw the vacancy at NIFA, I immediately became enthusiastic. After an on-the-job training day, I knew for sure, this is a great opportunity! I have been working as Sales Assistant since May. Together with my colleagues I support our customers, help with questions and place orders, manage the mailbox and answer phone calls. There is a good chance you will speak to me when you call us,\u201d she laughs. \u201cBut I am not just in the office. In the past few weeks, I have joined my colleagues Corine and Linda on a couple of field days. I find reproduction really interesting, and it is great to see how our technology can really make a difference\",<\/em> tells\u00a0<span class=\"markwke85fpoz\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Merel<\/span>. <em>At NIFA I will be trained all-round so I can explore what suits me best. In this way I learn a lot and can choose my own direction.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal translation-block\">In her spare time, Merel enjoys spending time with her horse. She loves peace, space and nature and especially enjoys it during walks or reading a good book. She also likes to relax with a drink and good food.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\"My love for animals started at a young age - so I soon spent a lot of time with the horses. Besides caring for animals, biology has always caught my interest. Although I completed VWO, I noticed that I get more energy from being practical. 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