University of Groningen Student Blog

After (probably) a long journey to the most Northern city of the Netherlands, you might feel a bit lost and clueless about this new place and hometown. You might also wonder how you’re going to settle here for the next few years. Read this blog for some useful tips given by student Maimoena on how to spend your first week in Groningen to feel more at ease and ready for a new, big adventure!

You can still sign up for the KEI- and ESN week for the ultimate introduction period as a new student in the city! For the best experience during these weeks, I'll give you a short explanation of both weeks and some tips given by Lars and Mingke.

Do you want to do something different this weekend in and around Groningen? In this blog, Anna will give you some ideas that you might have not yet thought of. 

Are you spending your winter break in Groningen and not sure yet how to fill your days? We're here to suggest some fun activities!

The Netherlands is a small country but has quite a few research universities, a lot of which are top-ranked. However, in my honest opinion, Groningen is the absolute best city to study in the Netherlands. Here are 10 reasons why:

Are you a new student at the UG? This blog might be helpful to you! Here are some tips and tricks about how to maximise your student life at the UG!

If you are expecting to see giants dancing in tulip fields wearing clogs and eating tons of cheese - you might get a shock when you come to the Netherlands and realise some of these myths are, well... myths. Take a look at these 5 Myths about the Netherlands. 

Looking for some activities to cool off in this upcoming hot summer? Check out these 5 fun things to do in Groningen!

Although touring through the city of Groningen is not possible due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there are some really interesting virtual experiences that offer some insight into our university and city! Luc has compiled some tips on how to become a Virtual Groninger.