Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.