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The 6 stages of pulling off an 'all-nighter'

The 6 stages of pulling off an ‘all-nighter’

Date:25 March 2024
Author:Nadejda
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 naar de Bachelor Open Dag van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen!

Jouw perfecte invulling van de Bachelor Open Dag

Date:25 March 2024
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!
Hi! Ik ben Laurien.

Alles wat je moet weten over de LLM in IT-recht

Date:20 March 2024
Author:Guest blogger
Laurien studeert IT-recht aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. In deze blog vertelt ze over haar ervaring en wat de studie inhoudt.
Spring is in the air! Time for some spring cleaning.

6 Spring cleaning tips for students

Date:20 March 2024
Author:Anne
After many cold, rainy, windy months, spring is finally getting close. March 20th will be the first day of spring, when day and night are exactly balanced. It’s time to finally leave behind the tiring winter months! Spring cleaning gives a fresh feel to your home, helping you catch a new wind of energy. With these spring cleaning tips, you’re all set up for success!
Kirsten talks about what it's like to be the first student in Sustainable Rural Futures!

Everything you need to know about MSc Economic Geography: Sustainable Rural Futures

Date:15 March 2024
Author:Guest blogger
Student Kirsten talks about the master's programme Sustainable Rural Futures. She is the first (and so far only) student doing this programme, which is an interesting experience.
If you follow these tips, you won't be falling asleep when you're trying to study anymore!

World Sleep Day: tips for high-quality sleep (which sets you up for success)

Date:13 March 2024
Author:Hylke
This coming Friday, it’s World Sleep Day. Getting enough and high-quality sleep is very important, especially for slaying all your assignments and exams. That’s why, in today’s blog, we give you seven tips that will hopefully help you sleep better.
Do you recognise these four important women?

International Women’s Day: four important women of the University of Groningen

Date:06 March 2024
Author:Hylke
Every year on the 8th of March, it’s International Women’s Day, the annual day dedicated to celebrating women. In this blog, we’d like to shed some light on the most important women who have studied at the University of Groningen over the years!
Abibat wondering which Master's programme she's going to choose.

Seven steps to finding the perfect Master’s Programme for you (+ GIFs)

Date:01 March 2024
Author:Abibat
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! 
Hylke with an eierbal.

Everything you need to know about the eierbal

Date:28 February 2024
Author:Hylke
From the outside, the famous Groningse snack looks like a big bitterbal [breaded and fried balls of thick stew], but inside, you will find a small layer of thick stew and, at its core, a whole boiled egg. We will reveal how this interesting snack came into existence and other fun facts in today’s blog. So, read along!
be prepared to struggle up dutch stairs with your suitcases

Packing to come to the University of Groningen

Date:23 February 2024
Author:Marije
So, you’re starting at the UG in September. So exciting. But what should you bring - and what’s best left behind? In this guide, I’ll try to help you a bit based on my experience.