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Housing
Type of housing: International Student House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: International Student House
Why?
The international student houses are definately the best way to meet people, and of course to have a lot of fun. If you have the choice, I would recommend staying in Albertine Agnesplein (where I stayed), Melkweg/Kraneweg or Mooestraat. Whichever one you're in, I'm sure you'll have a great time.
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Personal comments
There's a real accommodation shortage in this city, so apply as soon as you can. The accommodation is pretty basic, but the atmosphere in the houses are really friendly. Definately recommend to anyone.
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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
The nightlife in Groningen is really great. There's always a bar or club open until at least 6am every night of the week, even if they are a bit manky. The main places us international students tended to go included Sally's, Speigal, Rumba, Three Sisters, Palace and Negende Cirkle. Molly Mallones was also popular for a while, but watch out for the gorilla-like bouncers, they're twats. Generally, there's plenty of choice for all tastes. If you're still here in May, don't miss the Pink Pop festival in the south of the country, well worth it!
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Academic
Course recommendations
Not a great deal of choice of history courses taught in English, however the staff are really helpful.
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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...
Nothing major, best fun was learning as I went along.
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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 fantastic place to study, a real student-town. The university-staff were really helpful and relaxed.
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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
Don't think twice if you're considering coming here, it really was the best experience I've had. Make sure you secure accommodation before you arrive, be prepared for some initial communication problems (you'll get over these soon enough!) and make the most of your time abroad, it'll be over before you know it. You're going to have an amazing time!
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Accommodation was quite considerably cheaper because I was sharing a room.
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Telephone, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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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
I was really surprised to find out that almost everyone in the Netherlands is near-fluent in English. The locals were really noticably friendly and kind.
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