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Come to our Bachelor Open Day!

The perfect way to spend the Bachelor’s Open Day

Date:08 November 2023
Author:Hylke
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!
Hylke trying to focus on her assignment.

How you can improve your focus to ace your assignments and exams

Date:01 November 2023
Author:Hylke
We’ve all been there: sitting at your desk with the motivation to tackle your deadline or to study for your exam, but despite your best efforts you cannot seem to concentrate. In today’s blog, we give you six tips that will help you improve your focus so you can ace your assignments and exams!
Een masteropleiding kiezen? Lees onze tips!

Hoe kies je een masteropleiding die bij je past?

Date:30 October 2023
Ben je op zoek naar een universitaire masteropleiding die bij je past? In deze blog delen we onze beste tips voor het maken van deze keuze, van brainstormen tot het bezoeken van de Masterweek.
Happy Halloween from Hylke and Aletta Jacobs!

5 last-minute Halloween costume ideas

Date:25 October 2023
Author:Hylke
Although it’s exam season, you deserve to take a break and do something fun. And what better way to do that than by celebrating Halloween? In today’s blog, we give you some inspiration for last-minute Halloween costumes (university-related of course).
Hylke happily throwing leaves in the air.

29 (cosy) activities you have to put on your autumn bucket list

Date:18 October 2023
Author:Hylke
Now that the days are slowly getting darker and colder, it might be hard to find things to do. Here are 29 activities you can do alone or with your friends to make the coming months more joyous!
Hylke using reusable, sustainable bags instead of plastic bags when buying apples at the supermarket.

5 struggles you can face as a student who wants to live more sustainably + tips

Date:11 October 2023
Author:Hylke
It’s sustainability week! In today’s blog, I will talk about 5 common struggles when it comes to wanting to live more sustainably and give some tips on how to overcome them. Spoiler: living sustainably is not as hard as you think ;).
Students talking about their Master's degree programme choices.

How do you choose a Master's degree programme that suits you best?

Date:11 October 2023
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!
Hylke surrounded by lovely pets!

World Animal Day - 4 Groningen petfluencers you’ll definitely love

Date:04 October 2023
Author:Hylke
It’s World Animal Day today! Wherever you’re from, the chance you have a pet is quite high. So, what kind of pets do UG students have? We asked you on Instagram to share your petfluencer accounts and you certainly didn’t disappoint. Here are 4 lovely pets you have to follow!
Hylke looking happy on the Papengang, one of the streets part of Groningen's nightlife.

9 tips to safely enjoy Groningen’s nightlife as a (new) student

Date:27 September 2023
Author:Hylke
While Groningen is one of the safest cities in the Netherlands, unsafe situations can sometimes occur, for instance, during nighttime. It’s therefore useful to know how you can safely enjoy everything Groningen has to offer. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of 9 handy tips you should definitely keep in mind!
Hylke making spicy tuna pasta in her kitchen.

5 cheap and easy student recipes for the end of the month

Date:20 September 2023
Author:Hylke
The end of the month is here, your money is running low, so the big question is: what are you having for dinner? Not to worry, we’ve come to the rescue! Here are five budget-friendly, easy, and incredibly delicious recipes.