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Slightly obsessed with some of these podcasts

Podcast Recommendations for Students

Date:23 August 2019
Author:Marije
Podcasts are a great way to keep your mind engaged when you're feeling lazy. Read more for Marije's top 5 podcasts recommendations for students!
Groningen getting busier and busier

#TheCityIsOurCampus 23-25 August

Date:22 August 2019
Author:Danique
This week in Groningen: LOFT party, Noorderzon, Kermis (fun fair), an air run festival and more!
Picture taken when it actually still was summer in Groningen

#TheCityIsOurCampus 16th-18th August

Date:15 August 2019
Author:Asmo
This weekend in Groningen: KEI-Week, Noorderzon festival tips, vintage markets and the opportunity to experience life as a fisherman
Pro tip: wear matching shirts so you don't lose each other

5 Getaways from Groningen

Date:01 August 2019
Author:Danique
Decided to stay home this summer but regretting your choices? Or need some vacation inspo to keep you motivated next school year? Read my top 5 (cheap) destinations from Groningen!
Catching up on all the fun reading you weren't able to do during the school year

Reading tips for the summer holidays

Date:25 July 2019
Author:Asmo

If you are like me, summer means finally taking some time off and trading textbooks for books that are actually fun to read. In this blog, I have compiled some of my book recommendations for this summer. Most of the books on this list are fairly short,...

spending as little as possible at the market

Saving Money as a University of Groningen Student

Date:24 July 2019
Author:Marije
Coffee at the UB Starbucks, lunch ‘salade’ from the Albert Heijn, dinner at the Pastafabriek, drinks at Pintelier… life in Groningen sure can be expensive, especially if you don’t keep an eye on your wallet. At some point, you can’t justify this type of spending to yourself (nor your parents) anymore. So, what’s the best way to cut back and save as a student in Groningen?
Danique and me trying to find the right lecture hall (didn't manage)

How to prepare for your first university lecture

Date:23 July 2019
Author:Asmo
One thing that fills a lot of new students with a mix of anxiousness and excitement is the first lecture at university. In this blog, I will try to give you some personal tips on how to prepare for your first lecture, so that nothing can go wrong on your first day as a university student.
Thinking about houses or home?

How to battle homesickness in your first weeks at uni

Date:23 July 2019
Author:Asmo
Homesickness is probably a feeling that most new students coming to Groningen will be familiar with. In this blog, I want to share with you some of my tips on how to combat this feeling and give some advice on how to make it a bit easier for you to settle in into your new student life. 
Enjoying the summer in Groningen

The Complete Guide For Your Move To Groningen #monsterblog

Date:23 July 2019
Author:The Blog Team
Starting your new student life in Groningen is going to be great. The next few months will be a super exciting time for you, from moving away from your parents (to a different country!) to making new friends, getting to know a new city and passing your first exams. In this monster guide, the student blogger team is here to help guide you through everything you need to know - step-by-step.
Oh the joys of 21st century life

Useful apps to download when moving to the Netherlands

Date:23 July 2019
Author:Danique
In this day and age, certain apps make life just so much easier. Read Danique's overview of which apps are most useful when moving to Groningen!