5 songs about Groningen that every student should know
| Date: | 05 October 2018 |
| Author: | Asmo |
Whether it is about the beauty of Noorderplantsoen, chilling on a rooftop with view on the Martinichurch or procrastinating in the UB's coffee corner, these are five songs that every student in Groningen should know
Ten Things Every International Recognizes About Studying In The Netherlands
| Date: | 03 October 2018 |
| Author: | Marije |
Having survived a month of university here in Groningen, you may have experienced some of these points already. Although I’m half Dutch and recognize some of the points below as part of my own character (thanks mom), there are other aspects about studying...
The Weather Balloon Chronicles: A story of a group project in my bachelors
| Date: | 28 September 2018 |
| Author: | Ariana |
At times during your studies you get to do something which reminds you of why you chose to study that subject in the first place. For me, one of the highlights of my studies so far has been a group project that I did at the end of my first year studying Physics. This is the story of that experiment. Enjoy!
Aftermovie Welcoming PARTY
| Date: | 22 September 2018 |
| Author: | Ariana |
On 30th August this year, the University of Groningen welcomed over 2600 new international students with a Welcoming Day followed by a Welcoming Party for both international students and first-year Dutch students. It was a great way for new students to get to know each other, have fun, and enjoy themselves as students for perhaps the first time.
3 Simple Meals That Keep You Going In Your First Year of Uni
| Date: | 12 September 2018 |
| Author: | Danique |
You’ve just moved to Groningen and for the first time, you are completely independent on what you want for dinner. No more parents or siblings dictating what is on the menu: it’s all you. While at first you went all out by ordering pizza, sushi, or burgers every night - you’ve realized it can’t go on like this anymore because your bank account is almost drained and you still have 3 weeks left until payday.
Your first week at University in 10 GIF’s!
| Date: | 07 September 2018 |
| Author: | Asmo |
Congratulations! If you are reading this you have most likely survived your first week of University. Finding your way through the city while meeting a ton of new friends wasn’t always easy, but it definitely was a lot of fun. To celebrate this, we have...
Restaurants from around the world in Groningen
| Date: | 07 September 2018 |
Groningen has a lot of options to cook your own international meal. But in the end, we’re still students, which means cooking takes up valuable time from our busy busy lives. Luckily, there’s plenty of restaurants serving food from all over the world in Groningen - here are our best picks.
Best BBQ Locations in Groningen
| Date: | 29 August 2018 |
The academic year has started, but summer is still here (for now). Check our list of best BBQ spots in Groningen!
Bucket List: Things to do in your first month in Groningen
| Date: | 17 August 2018 |
| Author: | Ariana |
Our blog team has been living in Groningen for a while now, but we too were once new and overwhelmed by all the things you can do here. We thought we'd list the best things a brand-new Groninger should do in order to make your life a little bit easier. If you don't want to do all forty, just do number #1 forty times.
How to make the most out of the University Welcome Days
| Date: | 10 August 2018 |
| Author: | Ariana |
The new year is about to begin and for everyone starting their first year in Groningen, the welcoming weeks can be a bit overwhelming (speaking from experience). So, we've made a list to help you out. As our first tip says, don't worry about doing everything, and don't forget to have fun!