University of Groningen Student Blog

Carolien (23) studied law, but 'accidentally' ended up in theology. And she really likes it. In this blog, she talks about her experience studying Theology.

Hi! My name is Nadejda and I am a Master's student currently following the programme of Media Creation and Innovation, here at the University of Groningen. Today I will show you what a week in my life looks like!

Are you going to take your final exams soon and do you want to decide what the next step in your life is? Then come to our Bachelor's Open Day! After registering via our website, the preparations can start to make the most of this day. In this blog, we have listed some places and sights you must remember, these will make your day complete!

Maybe you are in your third year of study, and the moment is nearing when you have to choose a Master's degree programme, or maybe you just like to do things well in advance, and you'd like to already start exploring subsequent degree programmes. In this blog, we talk about how you choose a Master's degree programme that suits you best!

SmartCat is everyone’s best friend when it comes to finding good academic sources for your assignments and essays. But do you know all its useful tools? In today’s blog, Hylke talks about everything you need to know.

So, what exactly is a block system? In this blog, Hylke explains how the system works, when to sign up for courses and seminar groups, and gives a general overview at the end. Hopefully, this will make it easier for you to navigate through the year!

Are you already making preparations for your upcoming move to Groningen this fall? I understand how thrilling such an opportunity can be, but moving to a different country, let alone a new city, often presents its own set of challenges. Therefore, I would like to provide you with some essential tips and recommendations to ensure your move goes smoothly and successfully. 

The end of the year is in sight, which means that you are probably almost finished with writing your thesis. Especially now, it can be very hard to stay motivated. That’s why we’ve thought of some tips on how to stay motivated to work on your thesis!

During the third year of your bachelor degree, most students get to select and study a minor of their choice. A minor, can be a gateway to your future. On the one hand, a minor can help you get direct entry into a specific Master's programme. On the other hand, if what you’re interested in is entering the labour market right after your studies, there are minors that can help you get a headstart on that. It all depends on making the right choice! If you’re still stuck on deciding, here’s some insight that might help. 

It’s almost May 1st, which means that the application deadline is approaching! We’ve collected all of our previous blogs about everything you need to know for a complete application and what you can expect after applying.