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Why some internationals learn Dutch in Groningen (and others don’t)

Speaking Dutch is not a requisite for living in the Netherlands. Nevertheless, speaking it has its advantages. Why do some …

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Internationals talk about being a woman in the Netherlands

Four students from abroad talk about how different it is being a woman in the Netherlands and in their home …

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Period products on campus, what’s the problem at Hanze?

Hanze UAS doesn’t have many places to buy period products on campus. And why are current vending machines standing in …

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What to do if you suffer from homesickness in Groningen

All students need some time to adapt to being away from home. Most of them adjust very easily. Others suffer …

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Guy offers student room in Groningen, turns out to be creep

Beatrice was looking for a student room in Groningen. She came across a scammer who got creepier and creepier. He …

Students & drugs in Groningen

Nick suffered from a drug induced psychosis at a festival

Student Nick suffered from a drug induced psychosis at a festival and found himself caught up in a spiral of …

Students & drugs in Groningen

Drug use of students in Groningen: Lots of XTC and THC, not much GHB or LSD

What’s up with the drug use of students in Groningen? How often are they taking drugs? Is their drug use …

Students & drugs in Groningen

Which students are using which drugs in Groningen, and why?

Psychologist Arne van den Bos (44) knows which students are taking which drugs in Groningen. The researcher from the Professorship …

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Alice cooks and delivers authentic Chinese food in Groningen

Min Mao, aka Alice, decided to realize her dream. The Chinese student’s home restaurant Alice Secret Recipe delivers authentic Chinese …

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Six student associations in Groningen that internationals can join

The purpose of student associations is to make its members meet, create unforgettable memories and establish friendships. So which big …

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SOS Groningen provides short term solution to housing crisis in Groningen

It seemed almost unavoidable: another housing crisis in Groningen at the beginning of a college year. Some students organizations try …

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What do new international students expect of Groningen?

Summer 2021, thousands of students pack their clothes, buy flight and train tickets and say goodbye to their loved ones. …