Results for tag:Holidays
My very first King's Day in the Netherlands
Date: | 24 April 2024 |
Author: | Khushboo |
King's Day is coming up, and you can feel it in the air! Living in the Netherlands for two years now, I can honestly say this country never stops surprising me. When I first arrived for my studies, King's Day was one of the first things everyone mentioned. But textbooks can't describe the real deal. Forget history book parades – King's Day in Groningen is a riot of orange unleashed! Curious to experience King's Day through the eyes of an international student? Read on for a first-hand account of Groningen’s transformation on this unique Dutch holiday.
How to keep your New Year’s resolutions + inspiration
Date: | 27 December 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
Now that 2024 is coming closer, have you already thought about your New Year’s resolutions? In today’s blog, we talk about how you can keep them and, if you haven’t thought about them yet, give you some inspiration!
The ultimate Winter Break starter pack in GIFs
Date: | 20 December 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
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.
9 DIY student-proof gift ideas for the festive season
Date: | 29 November 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
The festive season is almost upon us! Do you already know what you’re going to give your loved ones? If you still need some ideas, in this blog, we talk about 9 do-it-yourself gifts that will make your loved ones hug you with joy.
How to do a vega(n) barbecue on a budget
Date: | 12 July 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
Now that summer is in full swing, you see people barbecuing in parks, on roof terraces - literally everywhere. Rightly so, because let’s be honest, barbecue is the ultimate summer evening meal. In this blog, I’ll show you that organising a fully vega(n) barbecue is very easy and might even be tastier.
5 hobbies to pick up during the summer
Date: | 05 July 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
Don’t know what to do with all your spare time now that it’s summer? Pick up a new hobby or revive an old one! It’s the perfect time to do so. In order to help you along, Hylke has thought of 5 hobbies you can do this summer.
How to start your summer in a good way
Date: | 01 July 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
For most of you, summer is finally here! The transition from studying all day to having plenty of free time can be weird. That’s why, in this blog, we talk about how you can start your summer in the best way possible.
King’s Day: everything you need to know about the history behind it
Date: | 26 April 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
You probably already know a lot about all the customs and traditions surrounding the day, but do you know the history behind it? Let’s travel 138 years back in time…
31 things to put on your Groningen Bucket List!
Date: | 04 January 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
Are you looking for a challenge in the new year? Then try to complete all these tasks throughout the year! From bouldering at Gropo to barbecuing at the Noorderplantsoen, there are challenges for everyone on this list :).
8 festive films to watch during the holiday season (golden oldies & new ones)
Date: | 28 December 2022 |
Author: | Hylke |
It’s THE season to watch a film while being curled up in a blanket on the sofa with a hot drink and some leftover holiday food. Ranging from golden oldies - such as Love Actually (2003) - to some new ones - such as Arthur Christmas (2011) - here are several students’ favourite festive films to watch during the holiday season!