University of Groningen Student Blog

The academic year started a month ago and everything is going in full swing. Classes are moving at a faster pace each week, lecture presentations are becoming more complex, seminar interactivity is on the rise, and all this crucial knowledge needs to be...

Hi, I’m Su Myat Sandi. I’ve recently begun my new academic journey studying Global Responsibility and Leadership at Campus Fryslân, a faculty of the University of Groningen located in Leeuwarden. The transition to university life has been an interesting...

Are you a brand new student at the University of Groningen? Now, on top of that are you also an international student? Well, as an international student myself, I know firsthand how confusing the Dutch academic system can seem at first—trust me, I’ve been...

The decision to live independently is an essential turning point in a student's life since it welcomes a period of profound change during which we develop critical life skills, learn to accept responsibility, and become more self-sufficient. Whether you...

Do you want to experience the best of Groningen but have you run out of ideas? Here is a comprehensive list of various activities that will give you the full Groningen experience. This dynamic city has always something to offer and there is always...