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The Ultimate Student Bucket List: Make the Most of Your Time in Groningen!

Date:05 March 2019Author:Asmo
Find out how to make the most of your student life in Groningen with these tips!
Making some new Dutch friends along the way!

6 reasons why you should join Experience Groningen

Date:26 February 2019Author:Rob
Here's 5 reasons why you should join Experience Groningen on the 8th and 9th March!
Asmo remembering Valentine's Day with his ex

The Ultimate Valentines Day Guide: UG Edition

Date:13 February 2019Author:Danique
It is that time of year again. Either you love it or you hate it, there is no in between. The rose-filled, chocolate coloured holiday is back to haunt us: Valentine’s Day. If you’re wondering what to do to celebrate this yearly confrontation about your love life, we’ve compiled a list of things to do - for those in relationships, and those who are alone.
I missed out on all this good food that my family had during the holiday!

Everything you should know about Chinese New Year

Date:08 February 2019Author:Ellen
Chinese New Year is one of my favourite times of the year, not only because I get hongbaos (I’ll get back to this a bit later), but because its a time where the family gathers together and we celebrate by eating dumplings and watching the New Year Gala show. You probably already know that each year is represented by a different animal. This year is the year of the pig, but what does that mean?
How I actually get all of my political information

What is it like to study International Relations?

Date:06 February 2019Author:Danique

As someone who has been studying international relations for the past 3 years, I thought I would tell a bit more about the programme for those wondering what it is like to study international relations and international organisation (IRIO).

A product of my procrastination skills: pretending to be a wizard

New Year's Resolutions: Procrastinate Less

Date:01 January 2019Author:Marije
Marije's step-by-step plan on how she plans to follow through on her top priority New Years resolution: procrastinating less.
No better way to enter the new year than with friends and sparklers

#TheCityIsOurCampus: New Years in Groningen

Date:27 December 2018Author:Danique
The best inside information about how to celebrate New Years in Groningen!
Anna in Egypt

The lowdown on doing an internship abroad

Date:26 December 2018
Anna was able to go on an internship within her area of study, International and European Law. Read about her experience abroad working in a law firm in Cairo.
Celebrating Christmas Eve in India!

How International Students Celebrate Christmas

Date:24 December 2018Author:Asmo

Finally, it's Christmas! Most international students in Groningen use their Christmas holidays to travel back home and spend the days with their family. However, the style of celebrating Christmas might vary quite a bit, depending on your family and where...

That moment when you come home for Christmas and meet your old squad!

Christmas with your Family in 10 GIFS

Date:19 December 2018Author:Asmo
Check out this blog post to find some of the typical stages everyone goes through when going back home for the holidays. Can you relate?
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