Results for tag:Student Life
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!
The 6 stages of pulling off an ‘all-nighter’
Date: | 25 March 2024 |
Author: | Nadejda |
Have you ever had to study all night for an exam or a deadline? Considering an 'all-nighter' is a classic situation that happens sooner or later when you are short of time. Keep in mind that all-night studying is not a healthy practice. So if spending the small hours over your notebooks seems inevitable, this blog will, with a pinch of humour ;), show you what all-night studying looks like in 6 stages.
World Sleep Day: tips for high-quality sleep (which sets you up for success)
Date: | 13 March 2024 |
Author: | Hylke |
This coming Friday, it’s World Sleep Day. Getting enough and high-quality sleep is very important, especially for slaying all your assignments and exams. That’s why, in today’s blog, we give you seven tips that will hopefully help you sleep better.
Last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas for friends
Date: | 14 February 2024 |
Author: | Hylke |
Today is Valentine’s Day! A great day to celebrate love of all kinds. In today’s blog, we specifically focus on friendships. Do you want to show your friends that you appreciate them and celebrate your friendship together? Here are 7 last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas to strengthen your bond!
6 benefits of volunteering as a student
Date: | 07 February 2024 |
Author: | Hylke |
Do you have some spare time, and would you like to use it well? Try out volunteering! Doing volunteer work is super fun and has loads of benefits. In this blog, we’ll talk about the six most important ones!
What having a part-time job as a student is like
Date: | 30 January 2024 |
Author: | Guest blogger |
Want to know more about what it's like to have a side hustle next to studying? Or do you want a job, but you don't know where to start? In this blog, student Bart talks about his side hustles at Pathé Groningen and the UG, how he maintains a healthy work-life balance, and gives tips on how to find a side hustle that suits you. This blog is also available in Dutch!