‘What’s In My Bag’ – University Essentials Edition
Ah, university life! The magical place where we constantly balance academic wisdom, social adventures, and caffeination. Whether we’re biking for our life to a 9 AM lecture or claiming our spot at the canteen, the backpack is our best companion!
From Psychology to Cognitive Science: What It’s Like to Pursue a Master’s in Computational Cognitive Sciences
In today's blog, Master's student Kiera Drake shares with us her experiences following the Computational and Cognitive Sciences programme of the Faculty of Science and Engineering! This Master’s degree programme focuses on cognitive science and...
Broad Degree, Endless Opportunities: BSc in Global Responsibility & Leadership for Tomorrow's Change-Makers
In this blogpost, Mette, a Global Responsibility & Leadership alumni, will take us through the programme and their favorite courses!
It’s Spooky Season: Chilling Stories From The North of The Netherlands
As the nights grow longer and the leaves turn golden, the atmosphere invites us to gather around flickering candles and share tales of the supernatural. While Halloween might not be a traditional Dutch holiday, there is something quite compelling when the...
7 Types of Professors You’ll Meet as a University Student
Mastering Note-Taking: The Art of Collecting Precious (Exam) Knowledge
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...
My First Weeks at the UG
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...
The Dutch Grading and Block Systems - Explained!
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...
Everything you need to know about the history and traditions surrounding the Opening of the Academic Year
