University of Groningen Student Blog

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.

A clean freak, the party animal, the one that is always cold - each housemate has their own trait. Recognize any of your housemates in the 8 stereotypes?

Culture shock is different for everyone. But, once you move to Groningen, culture shock might just be a completely different experience than anywhere else.

In this blog, I will share some practical tips and services with you that I wish I had known about in advance so that you can kick-start your life in the Netherlands.

Yesterday the Dutch government announced that the lockdown measures will be upheld until at least the 20th of May. To make life a little bit easier for you, we have gathered some activities taking place this week which you can attend via the comfort of your home to defeat boredom!  

For this blog, I have gathered some of the largest historical challenges that the city has faced throughout its 1000-year-old existence - and how the city's population and students overcame these adversities. 

For this blog Asmo tried to come up with some ‘creative’ solutions to keep yourself moving at home.

Did you know the Academy building houses a gym? Or that the first Dutch astronaut was a UG alumnus? Check out this blog to discover some surprising UG facts you have not heard about yet!

Finding the Dutch bike culture pretty daunting? Read Danique's top 5 tips on how to survive Dutch bike life!

From seal sanctuaries to tulip fields and pyramids, the Netherlands has a lot to offer. This is why in this blog, we’ve compiled a list of the best day trips to make for students from Groningen.