On 30th August this year, the University of Groningen welcomed over 2600 new international students with a Welcoming Day followed by a Welcoming Party for both international students and first-year Dutch students. It was a great way for new students to get to know each other, have fun, and enjoy themselves as students for perhaps the first time.

The night took place at De Oosterpoort, an events venue here in Groningen which usually houses comedy, theatre, or music artists such as Jimmy Carr and Franz Ferdinand. A bunch of different music artists performed - from student bands to various artists from Groningen - some of which you can listen to on the Welcoming PARTY Spotify playlist.

You can also check out the After movie to see if you can spot yourself or your friends, or if you are arriving next year to see what you have to look forward to!