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3 Skills to Master in Your First Year

3 Basic Skills to Master in Your First Year

Date:01 September 2020
Author:Asmo
In this blog, Asmo summarises 3 core skills that he believes every new first-year should know in order to master their start as a university student. 
Here I am making the most out of my time on a ferry by making a checklist of tasks to do!

How to Work Alongside Your Studies

Date:31 August 2020
Author:Ellen

I’ve been working at the University of Groningen as a student assistant for three years now, which is also the whole of the time that I have been a bachelor student. Naturally, working alongside your studies comes with loads of benefits; you earn money,...

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Arrival in Groningen: Checklist

Date:26 August 2020
Author:Ariana
Did you recently arrive to Groningen, or will you be arriving soon? Check out this comprehensive arrival checklist that will help you get settled in!
What I've Learned After 5 Years of University

What I've Learned After 5 Years of University

Date:20 August 2020
Author:Asmo
Have you ever thought about what you have learned during your time at uni? Asmo is graduating soon and in this blog, he's collected some of his thoughts on this.
Meet Trân, Orgesa, Pilvi and Deison!

4 Prospective Students Share Their Journey to Groningen

Date:13 August 2020
Author:Asmo
In this blog, four prospective students share their experiences with you and tell how they prepare for their move to Groningen. 
It's time to grill!

5 Simple & Delicious BBQ Recipes to Make Your Summer

Date:11 August 2020
Author:Asmo
What better way is there to enjoy the sun and work on that tan, than by cooking up some delicious food over your BBQ? Check out this blog to see Asmo's 5 favourite BBQ recipes that you should try this summer.
How to fill your student room?

Essentials for your home office

Date:07 August 2020
Author:Danique
Having a good place to study is super important when you start studying, especially now that we are all working at home. Check out Danique's blog to see what the essentials are!
Check out all the things that surprised us when moving to NL!

3 Things That Surprised Us When Moving to NL

Date:05 August 2020
Author:The Blog Team
There are some things in the Netherlands that are quite unique and which aren’t advertised in brochures or tourist shops. In this blog, 4 students share which things really surprised them when moving here so that you aren’t caught off guard.
Take advantage of the Dutch courses paid for by the UG!

Do you need to speak Dutch to Study in the Netherlands?

Date:30 July 2020
Author:Ellen

If you’re expecting to come to the UG this school year, you may be wondering how important it is to be able to speak Dutch in the Netherlands and you’ll be happy to know you’ve come to the right place for an answer! 

Are you ready for Summer 2020?

This Summer in 10 GIFS

Date:29 July 2020
Author:Asmo
To celebrate the summer holidays, we've compiled 10 GIFs that summarize the good (and not so good) aspects of summer in 2020.