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Hylke staying warm with loads of blankets and a cup of tea.

How to stay warm as a student during the colder months

Date:13 December 2023
Author:Hylke
The cold has really hit these past few weeks. In order to stay warm it might be tempting to turn your heater up, but there are other ways to stay warm and toasty! In today’s blog, Hylke talks about 8 ways that have nothing to do with your heater.
Cynthia

“One day I can do everything and the next day I can't do anything."

Date:08 December 2023
Author:Guest blogger
The UG offers various options and facilities to students with (additional) support needs, but for students with a chronic illness which fluctuates over time, finding appropriate solutions can be more challenging. This is also true for Cynthia van Tongeren.
Hylke in front of Dorothy's!

Purple Friday: LGBTQIA+ hotspots in Groningen and Leeuwarden

Date:06 December 2023
Author:Hylke
Do you know any of the LGBTQIA+ hotspots in Groningen and Leeuwarden? In light of Purple Friday, we talk about some lovely spots you can visit whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community yourself or an ally!
Hylke posing with some linoleum cuttings and prints.

9 DIY student-proof gift ideas for the festive season

Date:29 November 2023
Author:Hylke
The festive season is almost upon us! Do you already know what you’re going to give your loved ones? If you still need some ideas, in this blog, we talk about 9 do-it-yourself gifts that will make your loved ones hug you with joy.
Hi! I'm Nadejda!

Week in Photos: MA Media Creation and Innovation student Nadejda

Date:20 November 2023
Author:Nadejda
Hi! My name is Nadejda and I am a Master's student currently following the programme of Media Creation and Innovation, here at the University of Groningen. Today I will show you what a week in my life looks like!
Come to our Bachelor Open Day!

The perfect way to spend the Bachelor’s Open Day

Date:08 November 2023
Author:Hylke
Are you going to take your final exams soon and do you want to decide what the next step in your life is? Then come to our Bachelor's Open Day! After registering via our website, the preparations can start to make the most of this day. In this blog, we have listed some places and sights you must remember, these will make your day complete!
Hylke trying to focus on her assignment.

How you can improve your focus to ace your assignments and exams

Date:01 November 2023
Author:Hylke
We’ve all been there: sitting at your desk with the motivation to tackle your deadline or to study for your exam, but despite your best efforts you cannot seem to concentrate. In today’s blog, we give you six tips that will help you improve your focus so you can ace your assignments and exams!
Een masteropleiding kiezen? Lees onze tips!

Hoe kies je een masteropleiding die bij je past?

Date:30 October 2023
Ben je op zoek naar een universitaire masteropleiding die bij je past? In deze blog delen we onze beste tips voor het maken van deze keuze, van brainstormen tot het bezoeken van de Masterweek.
Happy Halloween from Hylke and Aletta Jacobs!

5 last-minute Halloween costume ideas

Date:25 October 2023
Author:Hylke
Although it’s exam season, you deserve to take a break and do something fun. And what better way to do that than by celebrating Halloween? In today’s blog, we give you some inspiration for last-minute Halloween costumes (university-related of course).
Hylke happily throwing leaves in the air.

29 (cosy) activities you have to put on your autumn bucket list

Date:18 October 2023
Author:Hylke
Now that the days are slowly getting darker and colder, it might be hard to find things to do. Here are 29 activities you can do alone or with your friends to make the coming months more joyous!