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Filippos K
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
There is more space and a higher posibility of living independent.
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Personal comments
In general the apartment was quite confortable in a nice location. Many fellow students were living there a fact that created a lively atmosphere.
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taticecile
Academic
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If you study psychology, the choice of courses in english is not big (most of them are in dutch). You have to meet the teachers yourself and to arrange something with them...
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More courses of psychology in english
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Ángel S
Housing
Type of housing: Student House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Student House
Why?
Because you get in touch with many people from different countries.
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Personal comments
It is the Housing Office which is in charge of finding a room for international students. They offer rooms at student houses or at apartments.
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sonia n
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
Everyone in the Netherlands speaks English very good. You only have to say ... "sorry?" and they will anwer you in English..jeje You can also learn Dutch at University if you are interested in the languange
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“Student Housing Crisis Groningen -Good luck being homeless”
Sofia
Netherlands, Undergraduate
, 2023
OverallThe University of Groningen is known for being of good quality and for attracting a large number of international students. However, the Netherlands in general has a huge housing problem. In 2018, students had to sleep in tents, and now in 2021, the same problem might occur. It is absurd how difficult it is to find housing in Groningen. Many students end up housed illegally, without a BSN or no postal address, keeping their postal address from their previous student houses. Landlords, students' houses and many take advantage of students charging ridiculous prices for a single room. This year (2021) it has been ranging between 650-850 euros per month and there are still many students who have no housing. So if you want to end up homeless, feel free to join. We even have a FB group called: Homeless Students in Groningen.
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Pros
At least you can be homeless with others, you know like a large camping trip.
Cons
I mean, homelessness isn't really fun as a student. Wouldn't really recommend.
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Alessia S
Academic
Course recommendations
For many courses the final grade is computed as an average of final exams and assignments, so it is recommendable to start studying soon. Exams are not impossible to pass, but not that easy either. Study!
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