University of Groningen Student Blog

A list of the top 10 Dutch traps that international students are likely to encounter when they actually move to the Netherlands.

Lecturers belong to a university like fish belong in water, and you will definitely come across quite a few different ones during your studies. For this blog, Asmo has tried to come up with 5 distinct types of lecturers that you will probably run into during your time at uni.

Ever wondered what happens at the UG during the summer? 2020 has a lot going on, check it out:

Although the regular introductory KEI-week and ESN-week have been canceled, there are still online alternatives! Danique and Abbi write about the online introduction weeks, what you can expect from them and why you should participate.

One of the best things about the Dutch language is the amount of crazy words that exist. Here are my favorite 7.

The ACLO is often one of the first stops for any student in Groningen who is interested in getting together for a team sport or just wants to get in shape at the gym. In this blog, I will be having a look at the ACLO Sports Centre and see what the ACLO has to offer!

I think we can all agree on one thing: 2020 has not been great so far, especially when it comes to meeting new people and making friends. For this blog, I tried to think of some rather innovative methods of how you can meet new people - all while staying safe and following the advice of the health authorities. 

Moving to Groningen might be a tad different this year, but that doesn't mean it can't be a great experience. With proper planning, you’ll get to experience the best things that Groningen has to offer! Here are some quick tips.

Who would've thought we'd ever miss the orange walls of the Aletta Jacob's building? Read Danique's blog about all the relatable struggles of doing exams from your student room.

If there’s anything we can all agree on, it’s that student life can get quite challenging at times. This is why I’ve put together a list of 5 items that every UG student needs for when the going gets tough. And no, I don’t mean planners and sticky notes.