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It was acually sunny 5minutes before this photo was taken, and sunny 10 minutes afterwards! #DutchSummers

5 Myths About the Netherlands

Date:07 August 2021
Author:Luc
If you are expecting to see giants dancing in tulip fields wearing clogs and eating tons of cheese - you might get a shock when you come to the Netherlands and realise some of these myths are, well... myths. Take a look at these 5 Myths about the Netherlands. 
Grote Markt during the KEI grand opening in 2019

Introduction Weeks Available to UG Students

Date:29 July 2021
Author:Luc

Did you know that Groningen is the host of the biggest introduction week for university students in Europe? Participation in an introduction week is an easy way to get acquainted with the city, meet new students and current residents, and learn more about...

Depending on your nationality, you will only need a residence permit (pictured left) or both a residence permit and an MVV (left and right)

The Immigration Procedure Explained

Date:18 May 2021
Author:Ariana
Confused about the immigration and visa procedures that apply to you? Check out Ariana's guide, and find out more about the process, the required documents, and more!
Asmo and his roommates

4 Things You Should Do When Living With Roommates

Date:04 September 2020
Author:Asmo
In this blog, Asmo collected 4 useful tips based on his own experiences that you should consider following when living with roommates. 
3 Skills to Master in Your First Year

3 Basic Skills to Master in Your First Year

Date:01 September 2020
Author:Asmo
In this blog, Asmo summarises 3 core skills that he believes every new first-year should know in order to master their start as a university student. 
Meet Trân, Orgesa, Pilvi and Deison!

4 Prospective Students Share Their Journey to Groningen

Date:13 August 2020
Author:Asmo
In this blog, four prospective students share their experiences with you and tell how they prepare for their move to Groningen. 
The Blog Team!

What I Wish I Had Known in My First Year: Student Edition

Date:15 July 2020
Author:The Blog Team
In this blog, we’d like to share some of our own experiences and help all the new first-year students on their way by learning from the mistakes we made.
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