University of Groningen Student Blog

During our university days, most students share their living space with multiple roommates. You might be preparing to live with someone for the first time or simply moving in with new people. Whether they start as a complete stranger, a friend, or a stranger who becomes a friend, you are sure to encounter various types of roommates and learn different ways to handle each!

Welcome to Groningen! As you embark on your student journey here, getting around efficiently will help you make the most of your time. Here’s everything you need to know about transportation in and around this vibrant Dutch city.

Student Associations are an effective way to get to know new people, learn new stills and network! ...but are they worth the hype? Luc says, "Without a shadow of a doubt!"

Now that the application deadline has passed, it is time to start planning for your stay in Groningen!

Failure is part of the university experience and life. We’ve all failed sometimes whether that is failing an exam, not getting accepted into a certain programme, or something else. Because it can be hard to navigate failure at times, we share some tips on overcoming and learning from it in today’s blog.

Sometimes you just need a good piece of advice to get going again or to get on the right track (meaning: the track to success ;)). That’s why, today, we highlight eight pieces of advice from successful people that will hopefully inspire you. Keep their wisdom in mind or implement their advice into your life and see what happens!

This coming Friday, it’s World Sleep Day. Getting enough and high-quality sleep is very important, especially for slaying all your assignments and exams. That’s why, in today’s blog, we give you seven tips that will hopefully help you sleep better.

Want to know more about what it's like to have a side hustle next to studying? Or do you want a job, but you don't know where to start? In this blog, student Bart talks about his side hustles at Pathé Groningen and the UG, how he maintains a healthy work-life balance, and gives tips on how to find a side hustle that suits you. This blog is also available in Dutch!

When you’re studying all day, taking care of yourself is important! This helps with managing your stress, energy levels, and your overall mental health. In today’s blog, we’ve listed 15 things you can do to take care of yourself. Try it out!