Are you thinking about studying in the Netherlands? Lots of students from all over the world have studied at Hanze before you. Find out more about their real experiences, from finding their way in a new country to building a life in Groningen. Alongside testimonials and interviews, our student blog offers personal stories and tips to help you get a feel for what it’s really like to live and learn at Hanze.
Stories by bachelor's students
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Iasmin Mambet, Creative Media & Game Technologies student from Romania
'When I first arrived in Groningen, the city’s peaceful, calm atmosphere instantly stood out to me.'
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Valeria Petrova, Creative Media & Game Technologies student from Bulgaria
'It is amazing to meet people from different backgrounds, to get to know their cultures and to learn from them'
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Gonzalo Fuentes, International Communication student from Peru
'We gain hands-on skills and present for real clients'
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Ralitsa Mladenova, International Communication student from Bulgaria
'With every day I am getting more prepared for the professional world!'
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Daria Gurau, Creative Media and Game Technologies student from Romania
'We developed a game aimed at raising awareness of plastic waste'
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Ianna Brinza, Marketing Management student from Moldova
'I feel that studying in the Netherlands was the best choice I could have made!'
Stories by master's students
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Chính, International Communication Master student from Vietnam
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Petko Marinikov, Sustainable Energy System Management student from Bulgaria
'This programme is not just an academic pursuit; it’s a transformative experience that is moulding me into a “Swiss knife” in the energy transition.'
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Molly, International Business and Management Master student from USA
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Valentine’s Day in Groningen
Student-Friendly Date Ideas (With or Without a Partner)
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She Belongs in the Lab
What It’s Really Like to Be a Woman in STEM as a Hanze Engineering Student
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Partying vs Good Grades
How to balance fun and success in student life
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Our On-Campus Open Day Experience as Prospective Students
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Hobbies for Students in Groningen
How to Keep Life Fun While Studying
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Blue Monday & the Winter Blues
How to Survive the Grey Season as a Student
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Visionboard 26'
A Creative Reset for Hanze Students
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Dutch Gifts to Bring Home: Suitcase Full of Sweets
Snacks, souvenirs, and surprises your family will adore.
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Dutch Holiday Traditions Through International Eyes
A Season of Light and Oliebollen
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Expectation vs. Reality of Studying Engineering Bachelors
The reality of studying engineering from a third-year electrical engineering student in the trenches.
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Grey Skies, Warm Vibes
Ideas from two Hanze students on how to spend the cold days
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Your Complete Guide to Applying to Hanze
All the key info – deadlines, requirements, preparation and practical tips
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Nobody has it figured out
Why Uni Life Is Messy (and That’s Okay)
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7 Simple Apps Every Hanze Student Needs to Stay on Top of Their Studies
Practical tools to keep deadlines under control
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Smart spending for student life
How to make the most of your student life without going bankrupt
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Your Hanze Welcome Day
More than a ceremony – it’s the start of something exciting.
