University of Groningen Student Blog

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!

Veel studenten twijfelen of ze op kamers zullen gaan tijdens hun studententijd. In dit interview tussen drie RUG-studenten vraagt de nog thuiswonende studente Marlies aan Fleur en Jelle alles over hoe het is om op kamers te wonen in Groningen.

In this blog, I will share some of the things you can expect when coming here. Moreover I'll give you some additional tips on what to do despite the social distancing rules and what you can look forward to once Groningen goes back to normal.

The ACLO is often one of the first stops for any student in Groningen who is interested in getting together for a team sport or just wants to get in shape at the gym. In this blog, I will be having a look at the ACLO Sports Centre and see what the ACLO has to offer!

In this blog, I will share some practical tips and services with you that I wish I had known about in advance so that you can kick-start your life in the Netherlands.

Finding the Dutch bike culture pretty daunting? Read Danique's top 5 tips on how to survive Dutch bike life!

The vast majority of students in the Netherlands are only awarded grades between 6 and 8. So what do Dutch grades actually mean? Before you have a nervous breakdown, or your parents disown you for ‘only’ getting a 7, make sure to read Asmo's blog. 

Wondering whether or not you should go to an Open Day? Read 5 tips on how to make the most of an Open Day and why you should go!

Ah, exam season… the season of stress, anxiety, and mental breakdowns. Halloween wishes it was this scary. Already panicking? Here are some tips and tricks to survive your first exams.

Being lost, eating lots of pasta, meeting new people every day... sound familiar? Read Asmo's blog to discover the 10 most relatable things for first year students.