University of Groningen Student Blog

From the outside, the famous Groningse snack looks like a big bitterbal [breaded and fried balls of thick stew], but inside, you will find a small layer of thick stew and, at its core, a whole boiled egg. We will reveal how this interesting snack came into existence and other fun facts in today’s blog. So, read along!

We all know the trusty cheese sandwich or the sandwich with hagelslag. Still, there are loads of other things that are typically Dutch and, most importantly, delicious. In today’s blog, we list 11 Dutch foods you should try. Read along because you might find a new favourite! ;)

Now that the days are slowly getting darker and colder, it might be hard to find things to do. Here are 29 activities you can do alone or with your friends to make the coming months more joyous!

Now that summer is in full swing, you see people barbecuing in parks, on roof terraces - literally everywhere. Rightly so, because let’s be honest, barbecue is the ultimate summer evening meal. In this blog, I’ll show you that organising a fully vega(n) barbecue is very easy and might even be tastier.

Now that the weather is getting better and better and the last exam period is still some weeks away, it’s the perfect time to get away from Groningen for a little while to indulge in culture and nature, or to relax. Here are 10 cheap and fun day trip ideas for you to enjoy!

You probably already know a lot about all the customs and traditions surrounding the day, but do you know the history behind it? Let’s travel 138 years back in time…

Do you know what's typically Gronings? From the province's history to some lovely phrases in Grunnegs, Hylke talks about all things Groningen in today's blog!

Autumn is really here, so nothing beats something warm and tasty during a long day of studying. Here are five budget-friendly, easy, and incredibly delicious autumn recipes recommended by students!

The summer break is near, which also means that graduation season is upon us. Anna collected five nice gift ideas and places that hopefully will help you choose!

Tijdens je studententijd begeef je je in een nieuwe wereld, bij deze nieuwe wereld hoort een eigen taal. Jij zult als heuse sjaars (eerstejaars student) geleidelijk de wereld in rollen en de taal je snel eigen maken. Deze blog is er om je goed op weg te helpen, de rest zul je zelf moeten ondervinden.