Studying at the UG in times of Corona
Date:10 July 2020Author:Katherine Arena
It helped a lot that the academic community in Groningen is very strong and, despite the challenges, communication online became more frequent.
How to choose the right Master?
Date:12 November 2019Author:Dominic Kranholdt
Should I go for my interests or do I look for programs, which offer me a good starting salary? Should I go abroad for my Master and if so, how to get first-hand information about the program I want to study. Therefore, this blog post gives a short overview on how to choose the right Master. I picked five aspects, which were crucial for my own decision.
Searching for an apartment and finding a second family in Groningen
Date:24 September 2019Author:Franziska Heinzmann
During the first week I spent in Groningen, I did not believe that this year will be one of the best years in my life.
How I managed to get a little Georgia into Groningen
Date:11 September 2019Author:Erekle Koplatadze
Alumnus Erekle tells us how he made sure he felt at home in Groningen
The unexpected joys of Leeuwarden
Date:24 June 2019Author:Martin Bakardzhiev
Our alumni ambassador Martin tells about Campus Fryslân where he studied. Are you ready to discover the city with him?
Aryan's blog part 2: Life after the UG - Kicking off my career
Date:13 June 2019Author:Aryan Homayoun-Bod
Student Ambassador Aryan tells about the beginning of his career.
Interview with alumna Charlotte Rixten, the youngest museum director in the Netherlands
Date:06 June 2019Author:Franziska Heinzmann
An interview with UG alumna Charlotte Rixten, the director of museum Villa Mondriaan
I Was an Intern at the European Union and the United Nations!
Date:23 May 2019Author:Dominic Kranholdt
While pursuing a master's degree at the UG, Dominic decided to do not one, but two internships at top political organizations.
Seven Tips for Landing Your Dream Job After University
Date:16 May 2019Author:Rachel Elliot
Ask any student and they will all agree that getting the elusive first job after graduation is a major challenge to overcome. But Rachel is here to help our young alumni in the job application process.
Five Things to Consider When Choosing an Internship
Date:09 May 2019Author:Filiz Sophia Uzuner
Finding an interesting internship at the right company can be difficult and time consuming. Here are Filiz's five tips to help you out.