Results for tag:Student Life
Ever Had a 'Puddingbroodje'? Here are 5 Dutch Outdoor Snacks You Must Try!
Date: | 27 June 2024 |
Author: | Nadejda |
The weather in the Netherlands can be quite dynamic, but when the sun is shining, we love to be outside! Whether relaxing on a terrace with refreshing drinks or enjoying a cosy picnic in the Noorderplantsoen, taking advantage of the sunny weather is...
Your Exam Week in GIFs
Date: | 19 June 2024 |
Author: | Nadejda |
When exam week starts rolling around, it feels like all we can think about are those slowly but surely approaching tests and deadlines. However, amidst the stress, it's important to find some humour in the chaos and give ourselves credit for making it through another wild exam period. From feeling optimistic at the start to navigating the pre-exam chaos, the exam week is a rollercoaster that every student knows all too well. But when we finally make it through to the other side, it's a great reminder of just how strong and persistent we can be!
Student Associations: are they worth the hype?
Date: | 23 May 2024 |
Author: | Luc |
Student Associations are an effective way to get to know new people, learn new stills and network! ...but are they worth the hype? Luc says, "Without a shadow of a doubt!"
7 fun facts about bikes in the Netherlands
Date: | 22 May 2024 |
Author: | Hylke |
One thing the Netherlands has a lot of is bikes. No matter where you go, you can’t escape them - they are everywhere. In light of World Bicycle Day, we gathered the most interesting fun facts you might not know about bikes in the Netherlands.
Studying when the weather's nice: students’ experience (+GIFs)
Date: | 22 May 2024 |
Author: | Hylke |
Now that the weather is getting nicer and nicer, your motivation is probably flying out of the window. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. Unfortunately, we cannot ignore our academic responsibilities all day every day. In today’s blog, we describe (in GIFs) how such a study session at the University Library goes when all you want to do is soak up the sun outside.
Election Blog: What type of student would the parties be…?
Date: | 08 May 2024 |
In this blog post, we're going to try to break down things a bit for all of you out there who don’t know who to vote for, by asking a straightforward question: What type of student would each party be if they were a real person?
Hunting for a home in Groningen? Here are some tips to help you along!
Date: | 02 May 2024 |
Author: | Abibat |
Now that the application deadline has passed, it is time to start planning for your stay in Groningen!
7 tips to overcome failure and to learn from it
Date: | 01 May 2024 |
Author: | Hylke |
Failure is part of the university experience and life. We’ve all failed sometimes whether that is failing an exam, not getting accepted into a certain programme, or something else. Because it can be hard to navigate failure at times, we share some tips on overcoming and learning from it in today’s blog.
My very first King's Day in the Netherlands
Date: | 24 April 2024 |
Author: | Khushboo |
King's Day is coming up, and you can feel it in the air! Living in the Netherlands for two years now, I can honestly say this country never stops surprising me. When I first arrived for my studies, King's Day was one of the first things everyone mentioned. But textbooks can't describe the real deal. Forget history book parades – King's Day in Groningen is a riot of orange unleashed! Curious to experience King's Day through the eyes of an international student? Read on for a first-hand account of Groningen’s transformation on this unique Dutch holiday.
8 pieces of advice from successful people
Date: | 03 April 2024 |
Author: | Hylke |
Sometimes you just need a good piece of advice to get going again or to get on the right track (meaning: the track to success ;)). That’s why, today, we highlight eight pieces of advice from successful people that will hopefully inspire you. Keep their wisdom in mind or implement their advice into your life and see what happens!