University of Groningen Student Blog

SmartCat is everyone’s best friend when it comes to finding good academic sources for your assignments and essays. But do you know all its useful tools? In today’s blog, Hylke talks about everything you need to know.

So, what exactly is a block system? In this blog, Hylke explains how the system works, when to sign up for courses and seminar groups, and gives a general overview at the end. Hopefully, this will make it easier for you to navigate through the year!

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 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!

During the third year of your bachelor degree, most students get to select and study a minor of their choice. A minor, can be a gateway to your future. On the one hand, a minor can help you get direct entry into a specific Master's programme. On the other hand, if what you’re interested in is entering the labour market right after your studies, there are minors that can help you get a headstart on that. It all depends on making the right choice! If you’re still stuck on deciding, here’s some insight that might help. 

It’s almost May 1st, which means that the application deadline is approaching! We’ve collected all of our previous blogs about everything you need to know for a complete application and what you can expect after applying.

Are you currently looking for a Master’s programme? Read along! In light of the Master’s Week, we are highlighting some interesting programmes. This week, we asked student Daan some questions about Religion, Conflict and Globalisation.

The Online Bachelor’s Week is approaching! Are you ready? If not, no worries! Here are some last-minute tips that will help you to prepare for the coming week. 

In 2018, Anne decided to apply to the Medicine programme at the University of Groningen. Seeing as Medicine is one of our Numerus Fixus programmes, there was a selection procedure. This can be confusing if you’re not yet familiar with it, so allow her to teach you all about it.

Are you still doing your Bachelor’s and are you curious whether your life will change dramatically when you start your Master’s? Then, read along!