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Katherine Arena, Italy Bachelor in European Languages and Cultures

Studying at the UG in times of Corona

Date:10 July 2020
Author:Katherine Arena
It helped a lot that the academic community in Groningen is very strong and, despite the challenges, communication online became more frequent.
Dominic Kranholdt Alumnus-Groningen-Germany

How to choose the right Master?

Date:12 November 2019
Author: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.
Franziska Heinzmann Alumna-Groningen-Germany

Searching for an apartment and finding a second family in Groningen

Date:24 September 2019
Author: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.
Erekle Koplatadze Alumnus-Groningen-Georgia

How I managed to get a little Georgia into Groningen

Date:11 September 2019
Author:Erekle Koplatadze
Alumnus Erekle tells us how he made sure he felt at home in Groningen
On a stroll in Leeuwarden

The unexpected joys of Leeuwarden

Date:24 June 2019
Author:Martin Bakardzhiev
Our alumni ambassador Martin tells about Campus Fryslân where he studied. Are you ready to discover the city with him?
Aryan

Aryan's blog part 2: Life after the UG - Kicking off my career

Date:13 June 2019
Author:Aryan Homayoun-Bod
Student Ambassador Aryan tells about the beginning of his career.
Charlotte by Iris Zaagman (c)

Interview with alumna Charlotte Rixten, the youngest museum director in the Netherlands

Date:06 June 2019
Author:Franziska Heinzmann
An interview with UG alumna Charlotte Rixten, the director of museum Villa Mondriaan
Dominic at the UN.

I Was an Intern at the European Union and the United Nations!

Date:23 May 2019
Author:Dominic Kranholdt
While pursuing a master's degree at the UG, Dominic decided to do not one, but two internships at top political organizations.
Dream job this way.

Seven Tips for Landing Your Dream Job After University

Date:16 May 2019
Author: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.
Filiz Uzuner

Five Things to Consider When Choosing an Internship

Date:09 May 2019
Author: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.