University of Groningen Student Blog

Are you moving to Groningen soon? Or have you moved already but is the Dutch healthcare system still a mystery to you? Anne is here to help you find your way! Read her blog for everything you need to know about healthcare in the Netherlands

Today’s Blue Monday: the most depressing day of the year. While Blue Monday is a myth, it’s not surprising if you experience the winter blues (or even Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)) now that the days are long and dark. In light of this, here are 7 tips on how to beat the winter blues as a student!

Now that the first block is over and the second block has started, you probably know what works best for you regarding studying and balancing your life. Whether or not you are on top of your game, Hylke shares 5 useful tips that will help you survive the new block!

The exam period begins next week - are you ready? For many, this period can be stressful. Luckily, there are apps that can help by making everything a little less stressful - here are 9 Hylke recommends to help you to be more organised and productive!

Groceries, gas, electricity and lots of other things have been getting more expensive lately which, for many students, is not ideal to say the least. Luckily, there are lots of ways in which you can save money! Hylke shares six tips on how to make your money go further as a student.

Moving to a completely new country to start university is very exciting! However, building a new life here in Groningen and making friends can be challenging at first. Luckily, Hylke has put together some tips on how to make friends as an international student!

The academic year has begun! Are you ready? Whether you are a new UG student or have been studying here in Groningen for some years, the first study week is exciting but can also be challenging. I'm sharing some tips on how to make the most of the start of the academic year, which will hopefully set you up for succes!

Moving into a new room can be time consuming and an organizational mess. Luckily, Anna has put together some useful moving tips for your next move to or within Groningen!

Many of the skills you gain during your studies will be useful in your future career, even if they don’t seem directly relevant to your field of studies. Here are some you should definitely have!

Are you ready to apply to one of our selective programmes (Numerus Fixus) but could use some help with your application? Anna is here to provide you with all the information you need to prepare before the application deadline on 15 January 2022.