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International Women's Day: four important women of the UG

Date:06 March 2021
Author:Danique

Every year on 8 March, it’s International Women’s Day, the annual day dedicated to celebrating women. In this blog, I’d like to shed some light on the most important women who have studied at the University of Groningen over the years! 

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Doing Your Master’s At The UG

Date:03 March 2021
Author:Avital
For the past year, ever since the pandemic started, most  of our education has moved online, so what has changed and what has studying a Master’s at the UG been like during this time? As part of the upcoming Online Master’s Week (22 to 26 March 2021), I interviewed my friend Alex about his experience so far as a Master’s student at the UG.
Every UG student should know (and use!) Career Services. Have you visited them before?

Creating A CV That Stands Out

Date:27 February 2021
Author:Avital
Do you need to create a CV but not sure where to start and what to include? Avital shares her tips in this blog!
Go play it on our Instagram Stories!

The UG Online Lecture Bingo

Date:23 February 2021
Author:Ariana
The official UG online lecture bingo is here! Check how many of these have happened to you:
Look at us being such model students

Our Favourite UG Courses

Date:20 February 2021
At the UG, you'll take many different courses with many different professors - each of them with a different teaching style. In this blog, Avital, Luc and Ariana shares some of their favourite courses.
To mute, or not to mute... that is the question.

GIFs for the Second Semester!

Date:18 February 2021
Author:Luc
The second semester is in full swing at the UG. With online classes, snow, and some sunshine, Groningen is buzzing! Take a look through some GIFs chosen by Luc to celebrate (and poke a bit of fun at) the second semester.
Not actually cooking here, otherwise I'd be burning my hand... but you get the point ;)

The Best 3 Winter Comfort Food Recipes

Date:11 February 2021
Author:Ariana
In this blog, Ariana shares 3 amazing comfort food recipes for the Winter, ranging from beginner cooking skills, all the way to advanced.
Luc kinda looking like a law student stereotype.

If Each Faculty Were At a Dinner Party, They Would...

Date:03 February 2021
Author:Luc
Luc imagines how each faculty would behave if they were a person invited to a dinner party.
Luc posing in Kardinge - waiting for a sponsorship from an active-wear brand ;)

 4 Things International Students Should Know Before Moving to Groningen

Date:27 January 2021
Author:Luc
Luc has compiled 4 things that every student should know about before coming to Groningen!
How do you say hello in your language?

Studying languages at the UG

Date:22 January 2021
Author:Avital
Studying languages at university is a rollercoaster of emotions. In this blog, Avital shares the good, the bad and the slightly weird experiences you might encounter as a language student!