Skip to ContentSkip to Navigation
Education
Header image University of Groningen Student Blog
📸�Wouter Brem

6 Steps to a Healthy Life in Groningen

Date:24 February 2023
Author:Anne
Are you moving to Groningen soon? Or have you moved already but is the Dutch healthcare system still a mystery to you? Anne is here to help you find your way! Read her blog for everything you need to know about healthcare in the Netherlands
Hylke at the Cliffs of Moher.

Minor Abroad #3: What to do after coming back from studying abroad (3 tips + my experience)

Date:22 February 2023
Author:Hylke
In the last part of our minor abroad-series, Hylke shares what it was like coming back home after her time studying at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland, and gives some useful tips.
Hylke at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland!

Minor Abroad #2: What’s it like to study abroad? (5 tips + my experience studying in Cork, Ireland)

Date:15 February 2023
Author:Hylke
In the second part of our minor abroad-series, Hylke shares her experience of studying at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland, and gives useful tips for studying abroad.
Hylke at the Papengang!

10 unique Valentine (self-)date activities to do in and around Groningen

Date:13 February 2023
Author:Hylke
You either love it or hate it: Valentine’s Day! Here are 10 unique (self-)date activities you (+ your significant other) can do in and around Groningen tomorrow. Enjoy!
Happy Hylke at the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland!

Minor Abroad #1: How to prepare for a minor abroad (8 tips + my minor abroad in Cork, Ireland)

Date:08 February 2023
Author:Hylke
Are you currently in the process of applying for a minor abroad, but don’t know what you can expect? This blog is for you! Hylke shares her experience of preparing for her Erasmus+ exchange to Cork and gives useful tips that will hopefully help you to prepare for your time abroad as well.
Ready for presentations! :)

How to prepare for the Online Bachelor’s Week

Date:23 January 2023
Author:Hylke
The Online Bachelor’s Week is approaching! Are you ready? If not, no worries! Here are some last-minute tips that will help you to prepare for the coming week. 
Are you feeling like this? :(

7 tips on how to beat the winter blues as a student

Date:16 January 2023
Author:Hylke
Today’s Blue Monday: the most depressing day of the year. While Blue Monday is a myth, it’s not surprising if you experience the winter blues (or even Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)) now that the days are long and dark. In light of this, here are 7 tips on how to beat the winter blues as a student!
Hylke being way too happy to be back at uni.

The exam period in 13 GIFs

Date:11 January 2023
Author:Hylke
Exam season is upon us! Here are 13 GIFs that describe a typical exam period. Including: being blinded by the orange walls of the Aletta Jacobs hall and (last-minute) late-night studying sessions at the UB. Enjoy!
Hylke posing before Forum Groningen.

31 things to put on your Groningen Bucket List!

Date:04 January 2023
Author:Hylke
Are you looking for a challenge in the new year? Then try to complete all these tasks throughout the year! From bouldering at Gropo to barbecuing at the Noorderplantsoen, there are challenges for everyone on this list :).
Hylke watching a festive film!

8 festive films to watch during the holiday season (golden oldies & new ones)

Date:28 December 2022
Author:Hylke
It’s THE season to watch a film while being curled up in a blanket on the sofa with a hot drink and some leftover holiday food. Ranging from golden oldies - such as Love Actually (2003) - to some new ones - such as Arthur Christmas (2011) - here are several students’ favourite festive films to watch during the holiday season!