University of Groningen Student Blog

Have you ever had to study all night for an exam or a deadline? Considering an 'all-nighter' is a classic situation that happens sooner or later when you are short of time. Keep in mind that all-night studying is not a healthy practice. So if spending the small hours over your notebooks seems inevitable, this blog will, with a pinch of humour ;), show you what all-night studying looks like in 6 stages.

This coming Friday, it’s World Sleep Day. Getting enough and high-quality sleep is very important, especially for slaying all your assignments and exams. That’s why, in today’s blog, we give you seven tips that will hopefully help you sleep better.

Today is Valentine’s Day! A great day to celebrate love of all kinds. In today’s blog, we specifically focus on friendships. Do you want to show your friends that you appreciate them and celebrate your friendship together? Here are 7 last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas to strengthen your bond!

Do you have some spare time, and would you like to use it well? Try out volunteering! Doing volunteer work is super fun and has loads of benefits. In this blog, we’ll talk about the six most important ones!

Want to know more about what it's like to have a side hustle next to studying? Or do you want a job, but you don't know where to start? In this blog, student Bart talks about his side hustles at Pathé Groningen and the UG, how he maintains a healthy work-life balance, and gives tips on how to find a side hustle that suits you. This blog is also available in Dutch!

When you’re studying all day, taking care of yourself is important! This helps with managing your stress, energy levels, and your overall mental health. In today’s blog, we’ve listed 15 things you can do to take care of yourself. Try it out!

Exam season has started! Are you prepared? In order to get you through these dreadful weeks, we’ve listed 7 inspiring, motivational songs that you can listen to while studying. You’re also in the right place if you’re in need of a motivational pep talk, affirmations, or a laugh.

The much-needed winter break will start next week! Are you looking forward to it? Whether you’re spending it with your family back home or with your friends in Groningen, or both, here is a list of everything that cannot be missed during this winter break.

The cold has really hit these past few weeks. In order to stay warm it might be tempting to turn your heater up, but there are other ways to stay warm and toasty! In today’s blog, Hylke talks about 8 ways that have nothing to do with your heater.

The UG offers various options and facilities to students with (additional) support needs, but for students with a chronic illness which fluctuates over time, finding appropriate solutions can be more challenging. This is also true for Cynthia van Tongeren.