Lineke Adema

About Lineke

Hi! My name is Lineke, I’m twenty-two years old, and currently a third-year student of the BA English Language and Culture, where I’m specializing in linguistics. Besides my studies, I am involved in the study association NUTS, the programme committee, and a student organisation. In my free time, I like to watch films and series, hang out with my friends, and read.

Why English Language and Culture?

I chose to study English Language and Culture because English was my favourite subject in high school and I have a broad interest for language and literature in general. This made the programme a great fit for me, because you get the opportunity to study linguistics, modern literature, and medieval literature. In years 2 and 3, you can choose specific course units that fit your skills and interests, making the programme really diverse and personal.

Why Groningen?

I come from a small town in Friesland, so Groningen was the first city I considered when I had to choose where I wanted to go to university. The city is very lively and has a large student population, but also has an cosy feel to it. What I especially love is the diversity of student life here: there are so many associations and events catered towards different interests, so you’ll always find someone with the same hobbies as you.

Future

I’m not sure yet what I would like to do in terms of my career, since there are many different paths you can take due to the transferable skills you learn in the programme. After completing my Bachelor’s degree, I would like to continue my studies at the University of Groningen. Right now, I’d like to follow the master’s programme in Applied Linguistics, but I find the option to do a Research master also really interesting.

Golden tip

I would definitely recommend to go to information days that are offered on location, like the Open Day and Student for a Day events. During these days, you have the opportunity to get a good feel for the city, university, and programme. Don’t hesitate to approach people like students or the study advisor: they are there to answer all your questions! Last but not least, if you do decide on studying ELC, the study association is also a great way to get to know people from your programme.