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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …