University of Groningen Student Blog

The start of the new academic year is almost here! This is the perfect time to think about what you want to achieve or do differently in the coming year. In order to give you some inspiration, Hylke has listed some of her resolutions of the previous years. She also gives some tips on how to keep them so you can have your best academic year yet!

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!

Want to make a good impression with the Dutch? In today’s blog, we list 5 essential Dutch sentences that you have to learn by heart if you want to score some points. Moreover, they give you a little bit of background into Dutch culture, which is always handy to know.

Housing scams are more common among students in Groningen than you can imagine, especially with the housing shortage . In this blog we will help you from losing your money and mental peace and also save you the hassle of browsing through multiple websites.

Upon your arrival to the Netherlands, there are a few crucial tasks that require your attention. In this article, Khushboo will guide you through the essential steps you must take post-arrival so that you can pass through this phase of your Dutch journey seamlessly.

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 final exam season has started! In order to set you up for success, here are some playlists - recommended by and for students after we asked them about their favourite go-to study playlists on Instagram - that are perfect for studying.

To stop procrastinating is HARD. Even I haven’t mastered this yet. Nevertheless, I’ve found some tricks that help me stop procrastinating most of the time and, today, I’m going to share them with you in the hopes that it will help you as well.

Is studying causing you to be stressed or anxious right now, or are you prone to stress and anxiety in general? This blog is for you! Here are some easy ways in which you can reduce stress and anxiety as a student in order to live a healthy and happy life!

Whether you go to the UB every exam season, or for the first time, here is a list of everything you definitely need for the optimal study experience!