University of Groningen Student Blog

Housing scams are more common among students in Groningen than you can imagine, especially with the housing shortage . In this blog we will help you from losing your money and mental peace and also save you the hassle of browsing through multiple websites.

Upon your arrival to the Netherlands, there are a few crucial tasks that require your attention. In this article, Khushboo will guide you through the essential steps you must take post-arrival so that you can pass through this phase of your Dutch journey seamlessly.

Don’t know what to do with all your spare time now that it’s summer? Pick up a new hobby or revive an old one! It’s the perfect time to do so. In order to help you along, Hylke has thought of 5 hobbies you can do this summer.

Are you already making preparations for your upcoming move to Groningen this fall? I understand how thrilling such an opportunity can be, but moving to a different country, let alone a new city, often presents its own set of challenges. Therefore, I would like to provide you with some essential tips and recommendations to ensure your move goes smoothly and successfully. 

The final exam season has started! In order to set you up for success, here are some playlists - recommended by and for students after we asked them about their favourite go-to study playlists on Instagram - that are perfect for studying.

To stop procrastinating is HARD. Even I haven’t mastered this yet. Nevertheless, I’ve found some tricks that help me stop procrastinating most of the time and, today, I’m going to share them with you in the hopes that it will help you as well.

The end of the year is in sight, which means that you are probably almost finished with writing your thesis. Especially now, it can be very hard to stay motivated. That’s why we’ve thought of some tips on how to stay motivated to work on your thesis!

Is studying causing you to be stressed or anxious right now, or are you prone to stress and anxiety in general? This blog is for you! Here are some easy ways in which you can reduce stress and anxiety as a student in order to live a healthy and happy life!

Now that spring is officially here, it’s the perfect time to go on a walk through Noorderplantsoen to admire the blooming flowers. And what better way to do this than by listening to a lovely podcast?

We’ve all tried at least once to study after a night out during our time at university. In order to help you have a somewhat successful study session, we’ve thought of some tips! But disclaimer: they’re probably useless because, let’s be honest, who is going to study after a night out, right? ;)