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Anna in Egypt

The lowdown on doing an internship abroad

Date:26 December 2018
Anna was able to go on an internship within her area of study, International and European Law. Read about her experience abroad working in a law firm in Cairo.
Celebrating Christmas Eve in India!

How International Students Celebrate Christmas

Date:24 December 2018
Author:Asmo

Finally, it's Christmas! Most international students in Groningen use their Christmas holidays to travel back home and spend the days with their family. However, the style of celebrating Christmas might vary quite a bit, depending on your family and where...

That moment when you come home for Christmas and meet your old squad!

Christmas with your Family in 10 GIFS

Date:19 December 2018
Author:Asmo
Check out this blog post to find some of the typical stages everyone goes through when going back home for the holidays. Can you relate?
Why not invite your work friends to Friend-mas?

How to Celebrate Friend-mas

Date:17 December 2018
Author:Ellen
Christmas is right around the corner and all everyone has been talking about is their travel plans to go home and spend it with their family. Unfortunately, not everyone can travel home and spend time surrounded by those who love you. Or you may want to have a pre-Christmas Friendmas before everyone goes home for the holidays.
If you want to learn Dutch, be Dutch!

How to learn Dutch in 5 steps (explained by an international)

Date:16 December 2018
Author:Asmo
In this blog post I want to share some of my personal tips on how to learn Dutch with you so that you know where to start. Succes!  
Vicki and Marieke at the Peace Summit

Attending the Peace Summit in Bangkok

Date:11 December 2018
Master students Marieke and Vicki's experience attending the inaugural peace Summit for Emerging Leaders 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Agustina

Agustina's Groningen Bike Vlog

Date:28 November 2018
Author:Asmo
You might think you know how to ride a bike, but do you also know what “shark teeth” are and what happens when there is an “all direction green”?
My friends and I feeling at home at one of the nightclubs

An African students' guide to working, living, and feeling at home in Groningen

Date:28 November 2018
Moving to a new country and culture, especially when you are on your own, can be a daunting experience for anyone. From finding jobs and work experience to hair shops and nightclubs, here is a list of tips, tricks and places that can make life as an African student at the University of Groningen more enjoyable.
Cheeeeese!

Five tips to choose a Master’s program that fits you

Date:16 November 2018
Author:Asmo
in this blog post I will try to give you some personal tips on what to consider when choosing your Master’s program
It fell down while I was sleeping, so I still need to work on my decorating skills

How to decorate your Student Room in Groningen

Date:09 November 2018
Author:Marije
Finally have a little bit more time to start thinking about how your room is decorated? This blog gives a few tips ranging from wall decoration to the actual furniture in your room.