University of Groningen Student Blog

Moving into a new student room is exciting but let’s be real: student budgets aren’t built for luxury, and we actually don’t need to pack our rooms with additional unnecessary items. 

As much as we don’t want to accept the truth, we are already experiencing the first exam period of the new calendar year and the winter holidays are long gone. After a few weeks of fun and cosiness, lots of great food and nothing to do, the undeniable...

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...

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...