University of Groningen Student Blog

Are you looking for a challenge in the new year? Then try to complete all these tasks throughout the year! From bouldering at Gropo to barbecuing at the Noorderplantsoen, there are challenges for everyone on this list :).

Hylke shares some cheap activities you can do that will help you to get into a festive mood and to make the most of the festive season!

Our Bachelor Open Day is approaching! On Saturday 29 October 2022, you can join presentations and chat with our professors and current students in person. Here, you can find several of our previous blogs about the Bachelor Open Day, which will hopefully give you some more information on what to expect and how to prepare!

Moving to a completely new country to start university is very exciting! However, building a new life here in Groningen and making friends can be challenging at first. Luckily, Hylke has put together some tips on how to make friends as an international student!

The academic year has begun! Are you ready? Whether you are a new UG student or have been studying here in Groningen for some years, the first study week is exciting but can also be challenging. I'm sharing some tips on how to make the most of the start of the academic year, which will hopefully set you up for succes!

After (probably) a long journey to the most Northern city of the Netherlands, you might feel a bit lost and clueless about this new place and hometown. You might also wonder how you’re going to settle here for the next few years. Read this blog for some useful tips given by student Maimoena on how to spend your first week in Groningen to feel more at ease and ready for a new, big adventure!

You can still sign up for the KEI- and ESN week for the ultimate introduction period as a new student in the city! For the best experience during these weeks, I'll give you a short explanation of both weeks and some tips given by Lars and Mingke.

Do you want to do something different this weekend in and around Groningen? In this blog, Anna will give you some ideas that you might have not yet thought of. 

Are you spending your winter break in Groningen and not sure yet how to fill your days? We're here to suggest some fun activities!

The Netherlands is a small country but has quite a few research universities, a lot of which are top-ranked. However, in my honest opinion, Groningen is the absolute best city to study in the Netherlands. Here are 10 reasons why: