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Europe, Study Abroad

Daily Life in Groningen and Culture Shock by Lydia Klumb

Moving to Europe for 6 months is no small feat. There are bags to pack, flights to catch, and living accommodations to secure. If all of that weren’t enough, a completely different country means different cultures and customs you aren’t used to. Personally, I was expecting much more of a culture shock than I experienced when moving to the Netherlands. For the most part, life … Continue reading Daily Life in Groningen and Culture Shock by Lydia Klumb

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Europe, Study Abroad

Intro by Lydia Klumb

Name: Lydia Klumb Majors: Psychology and Marine Biology Year in School: Sophomore Host Institution: University of Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands Why did you choose your program: I knew I wanted to go somewhere in Europe where I could travel easily, and wanted to push myself outside of my comfort zone by going to a country where English isn’t the official language. The Netherlands meets both … Continue reading Intro by Lydia Klumb

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Groningen by Olivia Vyge

Studying abroad in Groningen, the Netherlands was an experience I’ll cherish forever. I’ve had the intention of studying abroad before I was even in college, and Groningen stood out to me as the perfect fit for where I wanted to go. Groningen is a small town in the Netherlands, about two hours by train from Amsterdam, filled with more college students and foreigners than otherwise. … Continue reading Groningen by Olivia Vyge

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Living Like a Local – Food in the Netherlands by Laura Wintjen

My favorite food that I have tried abroad is the famous kroket. The Dutch are known for their fried food. The kroket is usually filled with mashed potatoes and meat of some sort and then fried. They have many foods like this in windows on the street, which you can put change in – like a vending machine for fried food! It draws large crowds … Continue reading Living Like a Local – Food in the Netherlands by Laura Wintjen

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Heading to Groningen by Olivia Vyge

Olivia Vyge Major: Psychology Minor: Biology Year: Junior Program Name: University of Groningen  I chose my program because of my family history in The Netherlands as well as the beautiful scenery and history of the city. I heard wonderful things about the University Of Groningen thought it would be a wonderful place to study.  The goals I set for this semester is to really acquaint … Continue reading Heading to Groningen by Olivia Vyge

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