5 struggles you can face as a student who wants to live more sustainably + tips
Date: | 11 October 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
It’s sustainability week! In today’s blog, I will talk about 5 common struggles when it comes to wanting to live more sustainably and give some tips on how to overcome them. Spoiler: living sustainably is not as hard as you think ;).
How do you choose a Master's degree programme that suits you best?
Date: | 11 October 2023 |
Maybe you are in your third year of study, and the moment is nearing when you have to choose a Master's degree programme, or maybe you just like to do things well in advance, and you'd like to already start exploring subsequent degree programmes. In this blog, we talk about how you choose a Master's degree programme that suits you best!
World Animal Day - 4 Groningen petfluencers you’ll definitely love
Date: | 04 October 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
It’s World Animal Day today! Wherever you’re from, the chance you have a pet is quite high. So, what kind of pets do UG students have? We asked you on Instagram to share your petfluencer accounts and you certainly didn’t disappoint. Here are 4 lovely pets you have to follow!
9 tips to safely enjoy Groningen’s nightlife as a (new) student
Date: | 27 September 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
While Groningen is one of the safest cities in the Netherlands, unsafe situations can sometimes occur, for instance, during nighttime. It’s therefore useful to know how you can safely enjoy everything Groningen has to offer. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of 9 handy tips you should definitely keep in mind!
5 cheap and easy student recipes for the end of the month
Date: | 20 September 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
The end of the month is here, your money is running low, so the big question is: what are you having for dinner? Not to worry, we’ve come to the rescue! Here are five budget-friendly, easy, and incredibly delicious recipes.
How to use SmartCat: tips and tricks
Date: | 13 September 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
SmartCat is everyone’s best friend when it comes to finding good academic sources for your assignments and essays. But do you know all its useful tools? In today’s blog, Hylke talks about everything you need to know.
Your first week as a new uni student in GIFs
Date: | 06 September 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
The first week of the academic year is very exciting yet sometimes hectic, especially if you're a new student. Everything is new and unfamiliar while you try to find your way around. To honour this experience, here are some relatable moments in the first week as a new student!
Everything you need to know about the history and traditions surrounding the Opening of the Academic Year
Date: | 31 August 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
Tomorrow is the Opening of the Academic Year! This is an event with very old traditions. Do you know all of them? In today's blog, beadle Mr Lunsing Cazemier and organiser Mrs Monique Peperkamp talk about some of the interesting history and traditions surrounding the yearly Opening Ceremony. Additionally, they explain what their (historical) functions entail.
New academic year, new me: how to come up with and keep your study resolutions
Date: | 30 August 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
The start of the new academic year is almost here! This is the perfect time to think about what you want to achieve or do differently in the coming year. In order to give you some inspiration, Hylke has listed some of her resolutions of the previous years. She also gives some tips on how to keep them so you can have your best academic year yet!
Everything you need to know about the University of Groningen’s block system
Date: | 23 August 2023 |
Author: | Hylke |
So, what exactly is a block system? In this blog, Hylke explains how the system works, when to sign up for courses and seminar groups, and gives a general overview at the end. Hopefully, this will make it easier for you to navigate through the year!