University of Groningen Student Blog

Laurien studeert IT-recht aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. In deze blog vertelt ze over haar ervaring en wat de studie inhoudt.

As a university student, one of the questions that often plague your mind will probably be “should I get a Master’s degree”. It is either because you are not yet ready to become an adult (me), your parents expect you to get one, or you just really like your Bachelor’s and would like to continue your journey in academia. It doesn’t matter which one of the reasons apply. An issue is always going to be: how to find the perfect programme for you, and your future. Therefore, I came up with a list of tips and tricks which helped me on my journey! 

Hi! My name is Nadejda and I am a Master's student currently following the programme of Media Creation and Innovation, here at the University of Groningen. Today I will show you what a week in my life looks like!

Maybe you are in your third year of study, and the moment is nearing when you have to choose a Master's degree programme, or maybe you just like to do things well in advance, and you'd like to already start exploring subsequent degree programmes. In this blog, we talk about how you choose a Master's degree programme that suits you best!

SmartCat is everyone’s best friend when it comes to finding good academic sources for your assignments and essays. But do you know all its useful tools? In today’s blog, Hylke talks about everything you need to know.

Are you already making preparations for your upcoming move to Groningen this fall? I understand how thrilling such an opportunity can be, but moving to a different country, let alone a new city, often presents its own set of challenges. Therefore, I would like to provide you with some essential tips and recommendations to ensure your move goes smoothly and successfully. 

The final exam season has started! In order to set you up for success, here are some playlists - recommended by and for students after we asked them about their favourite go-to study playlists on Instagram - that are perfect for studying.

To stop procrastinating is HARD. Even I haven’t mastered this yet. Nevertheless, I’ve found some tricks that help me stop procrastinating most of the time and, today, I’m going to share them with you in the hopes that it will help you as well.

The end of the year is in sight, which means that you are probably almost finished with writing your thesis. Especially now, it can be very hard to stay motivated. That’s why we’ve thought of some tips on how to stay motivated to work on your thesis!

Have you already handed in your application or are thinking about it? With the deadline approaching on 1 May this is your chance to learn more about what to expect after submitting your application.