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04 April 2017

Deciding on where to study and what is a big decision, especially if you are an international student and want to study abroad. Follow the links below to read the stories from two of our first-year students, Maximilian and Léa, as they share their international perspective on why they chose Groningen and what about our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme attracted them to come here. They share their considerations, as well as their reflection on the decision to live and study in the Netherlands, and at UCG in particular.

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Last modified:04 April 2017 09.46 a.m.
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