University of Groningen Student Blog

When exam week starts rolling around, it feels like all we can think about are those slowly but surely approaching tests and deadlines. However, amidst the stress, it's important to find some humour in the chaos and give ourselves credit for making it through another wild exam period. From feeling optimistic at the start to navigating the pre-exam chaos, the exam week is a rollercoaster that every student knows all too well. But when we finally make it through to the other side, it's a great reminder of just how strong and persistent we can be!

Student Associations are an effective way to get to know new people, learn new stills and network! ...but are they worth the hype? Luc says, "Without a shadow of a doubt!"

One thing the Netherlands has a lot of is bikes. No matter where you go, you can’t escape them - they are everywhere. In light of World Bicycle Day, we gathered the most interesting fun facts you might not know about bikes in the Netherlands.

Now that the weather is getting nicer and nicer, your motivation is probably flying out of the window. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. Unfortunately, we cannot ignore our academic responsibilities all day every day. In today’s blog, we describe (in GIFs) how such a study session at the University Library goes when all you want to do is soak up the sun outside.

Veel studenten twijfelen of ze op kamers zullen gaan tijdens hun studententijd. In dit interview tussen drie RUG-studenten vraagt de nog thuiswonende studente Marlies aan Fleur en Jelle alles over hoe het is om op kamers te wonen in Groningen.

We’ve collected all our previous blogs about everything you need to know about the process - from applying to arriving in Groningen. Think of what you can expect after submitting your application, housing, visas, Dutch healthcare and more!

In this blog post, we're going to try to break down things a bit for all of you out there who don’t know who to vote for, by asking a straightforward question: What type of student would each party be if they were a real person?

Now that the application deadline has passed, it is time to start planning for your stay in Groningen!