University of Groningen Student Blog

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.

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. 

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!

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!

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 :).

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!

Christmas is around the corner! Hylke shares some sustainable gift ideas that are good for the environment and will bring a smile to your loved one’s face. From shampoo and conditioner bars to plant cuttings or audiobook subscriptions, this guide contains gifts for everyone!

In 2018, Anne decided to apply to the Medicine programme at the University of Groningen. Seeing as Medicine is one of our Numerus Fixus programmes, there was a selection procedure. This can be confusing if you’re not yet familiar with it, so allow her to teach you all about it.

Hylke shares some cheap activities you can do that will help you to get into a festive mood and to make the most of the festive season!

Now that the first block is over and the second block has started, you probably know what works best for you regarding studying and balancing your life. Whether or not you are on top of your game, Hylke shares 5 useful tips that will help you survive the new block!