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From Home to Dorm: Your Guide to Independent Student Living

Date:	24 July 2024
Author:	Nadejda

The decision to live independently is an essential turning point in a student's life since it welcomes a period of profound change during which we develop critical life skills, learn to accept responsibility, and become more self-sufficient. Whether you...

Top 40 Must-Do's in Groningen

Date:	18 July 2024
Author:	Patricia

Do you want to experience the best of Groningen but have you run out of ideas? Here is a comprehensive list of various activities that will give you the full Groningen experience. This dynamic city has always something to offer and there is always...

Ever Had a 'Puddingbroodje'? Here are 5 Dutch Outdoor Snacks You Must Try!

Date:	27 June 2024
Author:	Nadejda

The weather in the Netherlands can be quite dynamic, but when the sun is shining, we love to be outside! Whether relaxing on a terrace with refreshing drinks or enjoying a cosy picnic in the Noorderplantsoen, taking advantage of the sunny weather is...

Your Exam Week in GIFs

Date:	19 June 2024
Author:	Nadejda

When exam week starts rolling around, it feels like all we can think about are those slowly but surely approaching tests and deadlines. However, amidst the stress, it's important to find some humour in the chaos and give ourselves credit for making it through another wild exam period. From feeling optimistic at the start to navigating the pre-exam chaos, the exam week is a rollercoaster that every student knows all too well. But when we finally make it through to the other side, it's a great reminder of just how strong and persistent we can be!

Student Associations: are they worth the hype?

Date:	23 May 2024
Author:	Luc

Student Associations are an effective way to get to know new people, learn new stills and network! ...but are they worth the hype? Luc says, "Without a shadow of a doubt!"

Hylke smiling in between many many many bikes.

7 fun facts about bikes in the Netherlands

Date:	22 May 2024
Author:	Hylke

One thing the Netherlands has a lot of is bikes. No matter where you go, you can’t escape them - they are everywhere. In light of World Bicycle Day, we gathered the most interesting fun facts you might not know about bikes in the Netherlands.

Hylke studying outside to soak up the sun.

Studying when the weather's nice: students’ experience (+GIFs)

Date:	22 May 2024
Author:	Hylke

Now that the weather is getting nicer and nicer, your motivation is probably flying out of the window. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. Unfortunately, we cannot ignore our academic responsibilities all day every day. In today’s blog, we describe (in GIFs) how such a study session at the University Library goes when all you want to do is soak up the sun outside.

Election Blog: What type of student would the parties be…?

Date:

08 May 2024

In this blog post, we're going to try to break down things a bit for all of you out there who don’t know who to vote for, by asking a straightforward question: What type of student would each party be if they were a real person?

Here are some tips to help you find accommodation

Hunting for a home in Groningen? Here are some tips to help you along!

Date:	02 May 2024
Author:	Abibat

Now that the application deadline has passed, it is time to start planning for your stay in Groningen!

7 tips on overcoming and learning from failure.

7 tips to overcome failure and to learn from it

Date:	01 May 2024
Author:	Hylke

Failure is part of the university experience and life. We’ve all failed sometimes whether that is failing an exam, not getting accepted into a certain programme, or something else. Because it can be hard to navigate failure at times, we share some tips on overcoming and learning from it in today’s blog.

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