Practical matters, Accommodation, Housing, Student experiences, Events in Groningen

Real Estate Agencies

Posted by on Nov 29, 2009 in All, Current students, Housing, No housing?, Prospective students | 0 comments

When you are deciding to go to a real-estate agency in Groningen, be prepared to see either rooms, which are so small, give you the impression that no person could live in that room and is additionally unpayable because the rent is too high, or you see rooms which are quite okay, but are even more expensive than the ones you have seen before.

The demand for rooms is very high, so you should always check the offers on the real-estate websites and visit them on a regular basis. Like everywhere else, students are looking for a nice accommodation for an affordable price, which can be a torturous job in a city like Groningen that is filled with students.

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Accommodation in Groningen 2.0

Posted by on Jun 17, 2009 in All, Current students, Housing, No housing?, Prospective students | 0 comments

You chose for a study programme in Groningen and you already have the permission for your programme?! If you can answer those questions with a ’yes’, you should start thinking about your new home in Groningen.
Finding an appropriate accommodation is not easy, especially in Groningen. Looking for accommodation in the peak season - August and September – can be a nightmare. We therefore advice all international students to try to arrange accommodation AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
There are two ways of living in Groningen:

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