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4.12 / 5 based on 399 reviews

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Beatriz A
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I liked sharing experiences with people from many different countries
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Personal comments
It was all right.I didn't have any problem.
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anonymous
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The Netherlanders speak english really well. It was therefore not a problem at all to communicate with these polite and helping people. As for dutch, I managed to learn basic phrases for my daily life during my short stay therein.
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Adam C
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
The student house i lived in was perfect!Brand new student house,right in the center,with private bathrooms,kitchens and everythings a student needs.
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Personal comments
The housing office was very efficient and always a big help when concerns arised.
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“Fun loving student city”
Ariba A
Netherlands, Undergraduate
Engineering, Chemical, 2020
Overall
The campus is spread out throughout the city. Lovely teachers and international students everywhere. Able to learn more about other cultures. Plus dutch people are very friendly and amazing.
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Pros
good student city
Cons
empty your holidays

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Ángel S
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I had known Dutch before I went to the Netherlands.
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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
Try to get in touch with local people, not just international students.
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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
You can get much information through ESN (exchange student network), or at the local tourist office.
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HellyH
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The whole town is a great student town and RUG is a pleasant university to study in.
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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
You will not be bored in Groningen - great place for exchange students! Many parties, good sports facilities and lots of students around.
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