Testimonials

Carla Grund genannt Feist (Germany)

The Philosophy faculty is more than an academic institution. Apart from being a place of captivating topics and inspiring discussions is this faculty a place where fellow students become friends and a really confusing building becomes a place of trust, support and gezelligheid.

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Sebastián Cabezas (Chile)

The first thing any new student at the Faculty of Philosophy of the UG is likely to observe is the small-scale character of the Faculty. The environment you will have here is quite familiar (gezellig, as Dutch people would say), since the number of students is relatively low in comparison to other Faculties. Apart from this, the staff gives everyone a warm welcome, with all kinds of events – both on academic and extra-academic topics – so that new students feel at home from the first weeks on. Continue reading Sebastián's story....

Sebastiano Lommi (Italy)

After my bachelor degree at the University of Genova in Italy, I decided to move abroad to continue my study. I opted for the Research Master Programme at the University of Groningen after having attended the annual Winter School organized by the Faculty of Philosophy, which gave me the chance to experience the quality of the teaching and the environment, in a direct way. After the Winter School, my doubts were wiped out and so I applied for the Research Master. My first impressions.... (continue reading Sebastiano's story...)

Efthymis Panourgias (Greece)

I wanted to expand my horizons and get in contact with new ways of thinking and working after having finished my studies at the Philosophy department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. Hence, I decided to follow a programme abroad. What could be better than the University of Groningen? The reason for choosing this specific faculty was that it is considered one of the best faculties in Europe and the best in the Netherlands. I have to admit...(continue reading Efthymis's story...)

Ingrid Pendaries (France)

After having finished my Bachelor Degree at the Université de Toulouse Le Mirail in France, I felt the deep need to explore new horizons, be they cultural or philosophical. Groningen was a great place for me to do so. I easily found a room in a student house through the Housing Office. Living in such a place has not only allowed me to quickly become fluent in English, but also to make great Dutch and international friends. Although I was away...(continue...)

Abraham Sapién Córdoba (Mexico)

I did a bachelor in Philosophy at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and I really wanted to do a semester abroad. When I was looking for an exchange programme, I found that there was an agreement between my faculty and Groningen’s university. I wanted not only to study in a different language but also see a different culture, so I thought...(continue...)