University of Groningen Student Blog

We’ve collected all our previous blogs about everything you need to know about the process - from applying to arriving in Groningen. Think of what you can expect after submitting your application, housing, visas, Dutch healthcare and more!

In this blog post, we're going to try to break down things a bit for all of you out there who don’t know who to vote for, by asking a straightforward question: What type of student would each party be if they were a real person?

Now that the application deadline has passed, it is time to start planning for your stay in Groningen!

Failure is part of the university experience and life. We’ve all failed sometimes whether that is failing an exam, not getting accepted into a certain programme, or something else. Because it can be hard to navigate failure at times, we share some tips on overcoming and learning from it in today’s blog.

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.

It’s slowly getting warmer and sunnier! So, what’s better than to get away from Groningen for a while to get some well-deserved relaxation and to catch some sunshine? The Wadden Islands are the perfect destination for such a (day) trip! In today’s blog, we give you tips for activities you can do on Ameland and Schiermonnikoog!

It’s slowly getting warmer and sunnier! What’s better than to get away from Groningen for a while to get some well-deserved relaxation and to catch some sunshine? The Wadden Islands are the perfect destination for such a (day) trip! In today’s blog, we give you tips for activities you can do on the Wadden Islands. Starting with Texel, Vlieland, and Terschelling!

Sometimes you just need a good piece of advice to get going again or to get on the right track (meaning: the track to success ;)). That’s why, today, we highlight eight pieces of advice from successful people that will hopefully inspire you. Keep their wisdom in mind or implement their advice into your life and see what happens!

Have you ever had to study all night for an exam or a deadline? Considering an 'all-nighter' is a classic situation that happens sooner or later when you are short of time. Keep in mind that all-night studying is not a healthy practice. So if spending the small hours over your notebooks seems inevitable, this blog will, with a pinch of humour ;), show you what all-night studying looks like in 6 stages.

Kom je naar onze Bachelor Open Dag? Tijdens deze dag kan je ook gelijk Groningen verkennen. Maimoena heeft een aantal plekken en bezienswaardigheden op een rijtje gezet om niet te vergeten, deze zullen je dag compleet maken!