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When the only empty seats at the UB are at the window sill, it's time to enter crisis mode.

How to Survive Your First Exams

Date:23 October 2019
Author:Ariana
Ah, exam season… the season of stress, anxiety, and mental breakdowns. Halloween wishes it was this scary. Already panicking? Here are some tips and tricks to survive your first exams.
Tip 1: always send tikkies when paying for someone else

How to be cheap like a Dutchie

Date:18 October 2019
Author:Danique
Always wondered why people ask to "Go Dutch" when splitting a restaurant bill? Read Danique's blog on all the best ways to save money like a Dutchie!
Study. Eat. (Party?) Sleep. Repeat

#TheCityIsOurCampus 18-20th October

Date:17 October 2019
Author:Asmo
This weekend in Groningen: Improv comedy, horse racing, a home decor workshop and an obstacle course for grown-ups
Japanese Culture Lessons 101

The 7 Coolest UG Exchange Destinations

Date:15 October 2019
Author:Asmo
In this blog, Asmo has collected some of the coolest exchange destinations offered at different faculties, so that you can start thinking about where to go for your exchange! 
This picture definitely wasn't staged.

#TheCityIsOurCampus 10-13th October

Date:10 October 2019
Author:Ariana
This week in Groningen: a Clothing Swap, Saudi National Day, a 4-mile race, and an energy lecture.
Asmo as chairman of his study association board, ELSA (European Law Students Association).

Why you should join a board or committee

Date:04 October 2019
Author:The Blog Team
Thinking about becoming doing something next to your studies? Asmo and Danique share their experiences in student boards and committee work.
Fluffy, Fluffier, Ariana's Cat

#TheCityIsOurCampus 04-06th October

Date:03 October 2019
Author:Ariana
This weekend in Groningen: A cat video fest, the Zernike science festival, concerts and a sustainable clothing swap.
Actual photo of me in my first year

You Know You Are A First Year Student When...

Date:02 October 2019
Author:Asmo
Being lost, eating lots of pasta, meeting new people every day... sound familiar? Read Asmo's blog to discover the 10 most relatable things for first year students.
Trying to make the most of the good weather

#TheCityIsOurCampus 27-29 September

Date:26 September 2019
Author:Danique
This weekend in Groningen: vintage flee market, oktoberfest, sustainable shopping and lots of parties
Prof Dr Asmo (PhD in Photoshop)

The 5 Basics of Student-Professor Etiquette

Date:24 September 2019
Author:Asmo
Many students ask themselves how to appropriately approach their professor. That is why in this blog, Asmo has compiled some tips on the right student-professor etiquette so that you don’t end up being 'that' student.