University of Groningen Student Blog

Upon your arrival to the Netherlands, there are a few crucial tasks that require your attention. In this article, Khushboo will guide you through the essential steps you must take post-arrival so that you can pass through this phase of your Dutch journey seamlessly.

Don’t know what to do with all your spare time now that it’s summer? Pick up a new hobby or revive an old one! It’s the perfect time to do so. In order to help you along, Hylke has thought of 5 hobbies you can do this summer.

For most of you, summer is finally here! The transition from studying all day to having plenty of free time can be weird. That’s why, in this blog, we talk about how you can start your summer in the best way possible.

Are you already making preparations for your upcoming move to Groningen this fall? I understand how thrilling such an opportunity can be, but moving to a different country, let alone a new city, often presents its own set of challenges. Therefore, I would like to provide you with some essential tips and recommendations to ensure your move goes smoothly and successfully. 

Plants are beneficial in many ways; they remove toxins and provide more oxygen to the air, create a calming atmosphere, make sure that your concentration and focus improve, and are just very nice to look at. I LOVE them! That’s why, in this blog, I’ll talk about 10 beautiful plants that are very easy to grow indoors.

The final exam season has started! In order to set you up for success, here are some playlists - recommended by and for students after we asked them about their favourite go-to study playlists on Instagram - that are perfect for studying.

To stop procrastinating is HARD. Even I haven’t mastered this yet. Nevertheless, I’ve found some tricks that help me stop procrastinating most of the time and, today, I’m going to share them with you in the hopes that it will help you as well.

One thing the Netherlands has a lot of is bikes. No matter where you go, you can’t escape them - they are everywhere. In light of World Bicycle Day today, we gathered the most interesting fun facts you might not know about bikes in the Netherlands.

The end of the year is in sight, which means that you are probably almost finished with writing your thesis. Especially now, it can be very hard to stay motivated. That’s why we’ve thought of some tips on how to stay motivated to work on your thesis!

Now that the weather is getting better and better and the last exam period is still some weeks away, it’s the perfect time to get away from Groningen for a little while to indulge in culture and nature, or to relax. Here are 10 cheap and fun day trip ideas for you to enjoy!