University of Groningen Student Blog

Are you still doing your Bachelor’s and would you like to know whether life as a Master’s student is similar to your current routine? Or are you curious how busy a student from a different faculty is? MSc Marketing Management Sander shares his week.

Our Online Bachelor’s Week is right around the corner (31 January - 4 February) and to help you make the most of it, Avital wrote a blog in which she shares some suggestions for questions you can ask during the presentations.

Many of the skills you gain during your studies will be useful in your future career, even if they don’t seem directly relevant to your field of studies. Here are some you should definitely have!

Are you planning to read more books or get into shape this year? It’s always good to take a moment and think about what you would like to accomplish in the new year. Here are some of our suggestions!

Are you spending your winter break in Groningen and not sure yet how to fill your days? We're here to suggest some fun activities!

Are you ready to apply to one of our selective programmes (Numerus Fixus) but could use some help with your application? Anna is here to provide you with all the information you need to prepare before the application deadline on 15 January 2022.

If you're moving to the Netherlands for the first time, you might know that it is mandatory to take out some form of health insurance. There are quite a few options when it comes to coverage for different types of students. Luc has compiled a short guide on which kinds of healthcare insurance you might need during your studies. Take a look!

The Netherlands is a small country but has quite a few research universities, a lot of which are top-ranked. However, in my honest opinion, Groningen is the absolute best city to study in the Netherlands. Here are 10 reasons why:

We asked our followers on Instagram to leave us their best study tips for students during the exam season. Luc compiled a few of them in this blog to help you kickstart your studying. To find out what they are, read the blog!

Exam season is beginning at the UG which coincides with our transition into Autumn, which means colder temperatures, warm colours and some rain. Studying in the rain can be challenging. In this blog, Luc shares some benefits to these conditions, and some tips on making sure that your experience is an enjoyable one!