In this article, we will share more about student-athlete Thijmen Wessel. Additionally, you will find a video at the end of this article in which Thijmen talks more about himself.

Sports: Men’s tennis
Entry semester: Fall 2025

Thijmen is a tennis player from a small village near Amsterdam. He started playing soccer and tennis at the age of six, and since he was twelve, he has fully focused on tennis.

Thijmen comes from a very sporty family. His father has always been involved in ball sports, just like Thijmen himself. On the other hand, his mother is an avid runner.

Since Thijmen was twelve, he became increasingly passionate about tennis. This passion continues to grow every day. Thijmen enjoys meeting and getting to know new people, which allows him to hear new stories and gain fresh insights on various topics, both on and off the court. Additionally, Thijmen is known among his peers for his good communication skills and sociable attitude.

Thijmen looks forward to meeting different people from various backgrounds. He hopes to become the best version of himself and earn his master’s degree in America.

“I’m committed to achieve my masters degree”
Thijmen Wessel

Would you like to see more of Thijmen? Check out the video below where he introduces himself.