Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen

Just arrived in Groningen and ready to explore the local vibe? 🌟 Noorderzon Festival in the park is your go-to spot! 🍴🎭You can find diverse food truck restaurants, amazing performances and the perfect mix of international arts and summer fun. Don’t miss out on experiencing Groningen at its best! ☀️✨

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A new school year is starting soon!📚🤩 We are very excited for the new year so we are bringing you some useful practical matters that will help you kickstart your life in Groningen. 📝👩🏼‍💻

🚲🚌🚆 Navigating Groningen like a local! Whether you’re cycling through the vibrant streets, catching a quick bus ride, or hopping on a train to explore more of the Netherlands, Groningen has got you covered. Download the NS and 9292 apps to make your journey even smoother. Ready to ride? 🌍

🌍🎉 Welcome to Hanze UAS! 🎉🌍
We’re excited to invite all new international students to our Welcome Day on 30 August 2024! 📅✨
Join us to get introduced to Hanze University of Applied Sciences and discover the vibrant student city of Groningen. 🏙️ You’ll receive essential information on practical matters like insurance, finances, and administration, plus learn about joining student organisations. 📝💼
In short, it’s the perfect start to your studies at Hanze UAS! Don’t miss out! 🌟

✨ Groningen’s canals😍 🚲🌿 You can discover their charm by biking alongside them, chilling by the water, or exploring by boat.

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Happy Friday from the sunny park!🌞

Noorderplantsoen is one of the best places to be during summer days!🤩 Many students hang out there with friends for a picnic or a nice walk enjoying the beautiful scenery!

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Exams - done.
Outlook inbox - empty.
Summer is here! 😎

Happy Friday, everyone 🧘

👋 Meet Charlotte Hardy, a graduate of the International Communication bachelor's 🎓 at Hanze. She talks about her experience during her marketing & event internship in Groningen. 🌟

"My internship was a mixture of things- I mostly focused on event management 🎉, creating content ✍️, communications 📞, writing news articles 📰, and various marketing tasks 📈. It was different every day and I learnt a lot of practical skills and life skills."

Charlotte also shares tips and tricks 📝 for future interns. Read more through the link in our bio. 🔗

Are you ready to start your student journey in Groningen? 🎓✈️ Slide to find some essential tips on how to prepare.

Since yesterday, it's officially astronomical summer!🤩 Fingers crossed, the weather in Groningen improves, so we can feel it here as well!

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Weekend Plans Alert! ✨🎨

Grab your friends and head to the Graduation Show by Minerva Art Academy, happening from June 15-20, 2024!
Come check out the works of the newest generation of artists, designers and art educators😍 More info here: hanze.nl/minerva

Stay tuned for more content from the Graduation Show!

🎓 Thinking about pursuing a master's degree, but not sure which one to choose? 🤔 Join us for Master's Week from 17 to 21 June! 📅 Discover your future with informative sessions, Q&A opportunities, and taster sessions for many of our master's programmes. Learn all about the Hanze Master's programme that interests you and find your perfect fit! 🌟
Sign up at: hanze.nl/mastersweek

*slams laptop shut until Monday*

Happy weekend everyone, we hope you can manage to enjoy some sun ☀️

Summer is knocking on the door!☀️
 
Today is the last day of the spring month🌼
Tomorrow summer will officially step in Groningen. More sunny days and warm evenings are waiting for students to relax after a long day of classes. Hot weather and fresh breeze will be a great motivation for students to come on campus and study together with their fellow classmates outside🍃
 
We wish current students good luck on their final exams!

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👋 Meet Barnabas from Hungary, a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering bachelor's 🎓at Hanze. Check out his story about finding an internship and career development in engineering.

"There’s a lack of people in the engineering field. So I think it’s definitely easier than many other fields. However, you should definitely look up information on the internet about how it all works. Because if you just moved out from your home country, you’ve gotten used to those rules. So now you have to check how things are done here to prepare yourself."

The full interview can be found here: https://www.makeitinthenorth.nl/testimonials/barnabas-rohr-intern-at-acs-buildings/

Appreciating the Groningen skies 💙

📚 How expensive is it to live in Groningen? The city offers an amazing experience, but planning your budget is important. Here's a detailed look at the average monthly costs for students:

🏠Renting a room or apartment in Groningen can vary, but on average, students spend about €650 per month on accommodation. This includes utilities.
🍏 Budget around €200 a month for groceries. This covers essential food items and occasional dining in inexpensive restaurants.
📖 Textbooks and study materials cost about €84 monthly. Buying second-hand books or using the library can help reduce this expense.
🚆 Students typically spend around €48 per month on buses and trains. Consider biking, as it’s a popular and economical way to get around!
🎉Enjoying a vibrant social life, including going out, sports, and other activities, averages around €130.
🛡️Health insurance is mandatory and can cost around €80 per month. The actual amount might vary for international students based on their specific insurance plans.
📱 Mobile phone expenses, including calls and data, usually cost about €20 per month.
💡 The total monthly expenses range from €800 to €1,100, excluding tuition. Want an active social life? You might need a bit more. Plan ahead and make the most of your time in this vibrant city! 🌍✨

👋Meet Susan 🇳🇱, a lecturer for the Bachelor of International Communication 👩‍🏫at Hanze. Besides lecturer, she is also an academic counsellor for students in the main phase of the programme (years 2, 3 and 4). Read her story about her experience and insights about the education approach at an applied sciences university.

'What I like about teaching at International Communication is that students work a lot in internationally/interculturally🌎 diverse groups on projects for real clients. For all students in a group this means being open and openminded towards each other👫. At an applied sciences university in the Netherlands, students gradually learn to be in charge of their own learning process which is something that could be very different than what international students are used to. We, as lecturers, always try to make everyone feel comfortable and safe in classes to make sure all students can adapt to this type of education (as much as possible in their own pace).

My main advice for new international students would be to give yourself time to adapt to the new country/city and to ask for help when needed. A lot of people are very willing to help you out as international in a new country 😊'

Happy weekend! ☀️

Take some time to recharge and explore the city! Groningen is full of hidden gems like this one. Can you guess where it is? 👀👇

👋 Meet Adrian from Mexico 🇲🇽, a graduate of the Master Energy for Society 🎓at Hanze. Now working as a sales engineer 🛠️at Econvert in Groningen! 💼 Read about his experience after graduating and explore some tips and insights about starting a career.

"Groningen, with its vibrant student community, eased my transition into Dutch life. ...Similarly, Econvert fostered a welcoming and dynamic workplace culture. The international feeling coupled with a youthful energy made integration seamless."

The full interview can be found in the link in our bio. 🔗

🎉 Open festival in Groningen this Sunday! 🌍
Get ready to celebrate freedom at the Bevrijdingsfestival on 5 May at Stadspark 🗓️ This festival commemorates the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II. Every year, various festivities are organised across the country to celebrate freedom with live music, cultural performances, food, and more! Entrance is free! Don't miss out!

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Exploring Hanze UAS 🌟
Recently, we had the joy of hosting various student groups from different countries 🌍 Our guests were from Germany, Bulgaria and Ukraine.

During their visit, they had the chance to get to know Hanze, with presentations, campus tours, and meetings with our diverse international team of students and staff. 👥🤝 We sincerely hope they enjoyed their time with us and that their visit brings them closer to finding the perfect study path for themselves. 📚

Have you ever wondered what your day would look like as an International Communication student at Hanze? 🤔

Ralitsa takes you through her day as a Bachelor’s student in International Communication! Her favourite part of the day is sharing creativity in group projects and ending the routine with a beautiful sunset.📚🌅

Does your routine look similar? Share in the comments below how you spend your day.💛

Do you ever doubt 🤔 that you made the right study choice? You're not the only one! Anniek took a step back, to find out who she is and what she really wants. She took the course "Reorientation Study Choice" through Study Choice Support. Rediscovering yourself? Challenge Accepted! Anniek: "Just the fact that twenty other students took part in the course provided recognition and peace of mind. I was not the only one who was struggling with this!" 😌 Curious about her experience and how you can sign up for a course of Study Choice Support? Check myhanze.nl

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Happy Friday!🧡

🎉Exam season is over and for most of Hanze’s students is time for a well-deserved break. Do you already have plans?🤔 Check hereandnowgroningen.nl 📲 for interesting events and hang-outs for everyone’s taste and preference🤗

Happy Friday!🧡

🎉Exam season is over and for most of Hanze’s students is time for a well-deserved break. Do you already have plans?🤔 Check hereandnowgroningen.nl 📲 for interesting events and hang-outs for everyone’s taste and preference🤗

Starting to feel the pressure of exams? 😓 We’ve got some helpful tips to help you find your balance during this intense time. And remember, we are always here for you if you need a helping hand. 🧡 Reach out to Hanze Student Support whenever you need. More info at hanze.nl/hss

Working on the mental health of Groningen's youth together? Challenge accepted! Professor Susan Ketner and researchers Vera Sas and Chantal van der Sluis did research on intangible damage to young people in earthquake areas. The combination of knowledge about earthquake areas and youth policy created a cool collaboration. The outcome? Recommendations that The Institute for Mining Damage Groningen (IMG) will actually get to work on [fire].

🐣 Happy Easter!

🌼 This weekend in the Netherlands, we’re celebrating Easter, a time of family-oriented traditions and spring festivities. One such tradition is the long breakfast or brunch where delightful treats like paasbrood are shared.

Another great event this weekend is the Bloemenjaarmarkt, the largest flower market in the heart of Groningen’s city centre! 🌷 This lovely market welcomes thousands of visitors each year and is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Dutch culture and witness the beauty of the season.

What Easter or spring traditions do you have in your country? Let us know in the comments! 🌸

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Meet Teodor👋, a graduate of the International Communication bachelor and a current Master's student in Interdisciplinary Business Studies at Hanze UAS. Read about his journey in Hanze and Groningen:

"When applying for my Bachelor's and also my Master's, I participated in different Open days and workshops to help me understand how things are done at Hanze. 🎓 I see such events as the perfect way to get in contact with students themselves and learn about the different experiences and possibilities Hanze has to offer. 🌟 Until graduating from high school I had never gone out of my home country, so I wanted to take that extra step and go abroad, to live on my own in a new environment. ✈️ I discovered the International Communication programme and knew that such a diverse course is exactly what I am looking for, and all these years later I don't regret it. After IC, I knew I wanted to challenge myself. I had a few programmes in mind in different Dutch universities but decided to stick with Hanze as the Interdisciplinary Business Studies Master seemed like the exact challenging unknown that I was looking for. 📚 Groningen will always be my second home, my love for the city is another reason I decided to stay here for my Master's. The city is so vibrant and full of students, yet it can feel very calm and relaxed. 🏙️ At one moment I'm in the city centre, a 15-minute cycle later and I'm exploring Dutch nature, surrounded by animals. 🚲🌳 As someone who grew up in a big capital city, living in a smaller city like Groningen always felt great. It really feels like the perfect place for students. 😊"

Do you want to know more? Make sure to sign up for our Online Open Day this Friday on 22 March at hanze.nl/openday☺️