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Housing
Type of housing: International Student HOuse
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: International Student House
Why?
It is the best way to meet people from different countries and different cultures. Good people. Good atmosphere. Good parties!
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Personal comments
There is an accommodation shortage in this city cause there are so many students in groningen. Please, send the application form to the Housing Office as soon as you can.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Dont miss Cafe Spiegel(cool cafe), De Kar (good music), Rumba ( to dance!!), Vera, The Negendle Circle, Sally´s on mondays (erasmus night, happy hour!!), Drie Gezusters.
Dont forget: Queens day, 30 April, and Pinkpop Music Festival, around may, south of Holland. Great.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I arrived to Groningen with basic english and improved a lot. More than in university I learnt more english with my international friends.
I did not know that dutch people talk so good english!!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
In general, living in The Netherlands is more expensive than living in Spain.
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Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Overall
I wish I had known...
there were so many bikes in the netherlands and they are stolen so often!! the bike issue is really funny and very useful!!
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Groningen is a nice city. Good atmosphere. Dont miss the market!!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Bring raincoats!! It rains a lot over there!!
I think that renting a car is the best and cheapest way to travel around.
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Academic
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