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It fell down while I was sleeping, so I still need to work on my decorating skills

How to decorate your Student Room in Groningen

Date:09 November 2018
Author:Marije
Finally have a little bit more time to start thinking about how your room is decorated? This blog gives a few tips ranging from wall decoration to the actual furniture in your room.
Here is Arthur showing off his product at Venture Lab

Starting a company during your studies: a conversation with a student entrepreneur

Date:06 November 2018
Author:Ariana
You’ve heard the stories. Mark Zuckerberg founding Facebook at university, in between learning how to drink water. Larry Page & Sergey Brin starting Google during the studies in their first step to taking over the world. How is it to start a business while you are studying? I spoke to UG student Arthur, founder of Sunto.me, about his experiences starting a company during his masters.
Our Indonesian Student Ambassador Bayu

Video: From Indonesia to Groningen

Date:01 November 2018
Author:Asmo
Our Indonesian Student Ambassador Bayu shares his story of moving from Jakarta, Indonesia to Groningen. Learn more about his connection with the Netherlands and the Dutch people.
At my sister's graduation: whole family dressed in traditional clothing!

9 Things All African Students in Groningen Will Recognize

Date:30 October 2018

There are some things we all experience when first moving to Groningen. Which of these do you recognize?

See here: Ellen hard at work

What are exams like at the University of Groningen?

Date:29 October 2018
Author:Danique
All the inside information about what exams in Groningen are really like
Go-to Budget Costume

Best and Worst Halloween Costumes for UG Students

Date:25 October 2018
Author:Marije

Going to a Halloween party this weekend? Want to dress up but not sure what to wear?

Basically Harvey Specter

You know you're a law student when...

Date:23 October 2018
Author:Asmo

Cases, opinions, articles, and legislation - this is what every law student is dealing with on a daily basis. Reading 1000+ pages for Market Regulation? “No problem”, says the average law student while wiping his tears with Directive 2011/83. The only...

Best part of Autumn: the technicolored leaves

How to survive Autumn in the Netherlands

Date:12 October 2018
Author:Danique
Advice and tips on how to survive the autumnal season in The Netherlands
The author on the pinnacle of his 5 minute career as a DJ

5 songs about Groningen that every student should know

Date:05 October 2018
Author:Asmo
Whether it is about the beauty of Noorderplantsoen, chilling on a rooftop with view on the Martinichurch or procrastinating in the UB's coffee corner, these are five songs that every student in Groningen should know
Clearly no one's having fun with the Dutch lunch option and the wind, but at least we're saving money

Ten Things Every International Recognizes About Studying In The Netherlands

Date:03 October 2018
Author:Marije

Having survived a month of university here in Groningen, you may have experienced some of these points already. Although I’m half Dutch and recognize some of the points below as part of my own character (thanks mom), there are other aspects about studying...

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