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Academic
Course recommendations
The university is big and really bureaucratic, so signing up for classes and registering for exams can be tiring. Try to get someone to set you up with a student mentor who can show you the city, the university and where to register, etc. Also, getting books doesn't seem to difficult for the locals, but it was for me.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Overall
I wish I had known...
um...yeah to pack lightly and leave extra space for the return home.
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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's fantastic, really. Go for it.
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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
If you have a laptop, bring it because it will help immensely. Also, be ready to purchase a bicycle and mobile phone while you're there. And the toilets are funny. Good luck!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Government assistance
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Most of them are only a little bit less than at home (USA). The difference was not terribly noticable, but Groningen is plenty cheaper than Amsterdam, for example. Much better than Amsterdam, too, by the way (no tourists).
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Telephone, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't expect internet connections (or even phone line connections, for that matter) in the rooms that the housing people give you. You're only option is the school computer labs, unless you're willing to pay for access at an internet cafe closer to your home.
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
To study in Groningen you must speak either Dutch or English, so English is pretty much the language of international students there, even though they come from all over the world. The Dutch people understand and speak english very well, so it is not a problem. In fact, if you wish to learn Dutch (then you're crazy), you will find it difficult because English is not a problem for the Dutch, and in fact most of them enjoy using it from time to time.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
There is no single "campus" in Groningen.
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Personal comments
International students are placed at one of several international student houses by a special housing agency which is designed to place foreigners in Groningen housing. Housing is difficult to find there without help, even for locals.
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Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
The Spiegel jazz club is class. Also, international students seem to love the Vera, but I don't understand why. And if you're still out at 5am or so, the Tapperij can't be missed.
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