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How to stay productive?

Productivity Apps That Every Student Should Check Out

Date:21 October 2020
Author:Asmo
How do you stay productive in these corona times? How do you make sure that you complete all your tasks? Read this blog to learn more about how apps can help your studies
Did you know the UG has a resident poet? His name is Willem Wierbos!

#TheCityIsOurCampus 22.01-28.01

Date:22 January 2020
Author:Ariana
We’re smack in the middle of exams, ESNS is over, and it might seem like there’s nothing to do. However, there is always something going on in Groningen, which is why we’ve rounded up the most interesting events happening this week. If you feel like taking a necessary break from studying, why not check some of these out?
Statistics: #1 moodkiller

How to survive your Statistics Course

Date:13 April 2018
Author:Peter

There are a few certainties in life: death, taxes, and if you’re studying at the University of Groningen, your first-year statistics course. Love it or hate it (anyone in the first category? Report to your local medical research centre - they’ll want your...

Hard at work or hardly working?

International's guide to finding a job in Groningen

Date:30 March 2018

If you’re an international student who is trying to find a job in Groningen, then you know that it isn't always easy. Some places require that you are able to speak Dutch and other places might say that you don’t have the right experience. Here’s a list of...

There's always time for a game of Bingo!

University Lecture Bingo: Things that happen every lecture

Date:13 March 2018
Author:Joey

Check out these things that every student - at least the ones who go to class - will have seen in most of their lectures. You can even make this a game using our readily available bingo card (for the low price of zero euros), because let’s face it… you...

See Marisha's week at the UG!

Marisha's Student Vlog: A Week at the UG

Date:27 February 2018
Author:Marisha

Join Chemistry student Marisha as she shows us a week in the life of an International Student in Groningen. She tells us all about surviving the Dutch weather, biking everywhere, preparing Indian-style dinner with friends, enjoying a workout at the ACLO...

Frascati Family

Going Dutch: Studying in the Netherlands

Date:23 February 2018
Author:Odile

“What’s it like out there?”

Studying is better together!

From High School to University: a New World

Date:22 January 2018
Author:Odile

Representing the UG at a study fair!

How to: prepare for a successful career

Date:16 January 2018
Author:Selma

While I was studying, preparing for my career wasn’t much on my mind. I focussed on passing classes I enjoyed, chilling with friends for hours on end and of course going out. Looking back, I wish I would have prepared slightly more - which would’ve saved...

About to have an underwater date with sharks and turtles at 'Divers Paradise'

Studying Abroad Right - the Student Perspective

Date:11 January 2018
Author:Joey

The first semester is ending, so a lot of students are preparing to embark on one of the best student experiences: go on exchange. If you are one of these students, I bet you are feeling a bit nervous and excited, and are curious to know what to expect. If...