University of Groningen Student Blog

If there is anything that can make us feel even more excited about the upcoming festive months despite the cold weather and short days, then that undoubtedly would be the Dutch winter sweets! While every season in the Netherlands has its own special treat...

Ah, university life! The magical place where we constantly balance academic wisdom, social adventures, and caffeination. Whether we’re biking for our life to a 9 AM lecture or claiming our spot at the canteen, the backpack is our best companion!

In today's blog, Master's student Kiera Drake shares with us her experiences following the Computational and Cognitive Sciences programme of the Faculty of Science and Engineering! This Master’s degree programme focuses on cognitive science and...

In this blogpost, Mette, a Global Responsibility & Leadership alumni, will take us through the programme and their favorite courses!

As the nights grow longer and the leaves turn golden, the atmosphere invites us to gather around flickering candles and share tales of the supernatural. While Halloween might not be a traditional Dutch holiday, there is something quite compelling when the...

The academic year started a month ago and everything is going in full swing. Classes are moving at a faster pace each week, lecture presentations are becoming more complex, seminar interactivity is on the rise, and all this crucial knowledge needs to be...

Hi, I’m Su Myat Sandi. I’ve recently begun my new academic journey studying Global Responsibility and Leadership at Campus Fryslân, a faculty of the University of Groningen located in Leeuwarden. The transition to university life has been an interesting...

Are you a brand new student at the University of Groningen? Now, on top of that are you also an international student? Well, as an international student myself, I know firsthand how confusing the Dutch academic system can seem at first—trust me, I’ve been...