What Makes Groningen a Student City

Lately, I’ve been traveling to different cities every weekend; to visit friends, enjoy a different
city vibe, or simply bring my new friends to explore the Netherlands. After weeks of
consecutively traveling, I can say that Groningen is undoubtedly the perfect student city.


It’s been a few weeks since the start of the academic year. New faces are all around the city
and I would like to congratulate all of them, they made the right choice to come here. There
are plenty universities spread around the Netherlands, but Groningen is the perfect place for
students.

It was always dark or almost midnight whenever I got back to Groningen since it took hours
from the other big cities. The city seemed quiet at first with its simple old buildings.
Nevertheless I always see students enjoying their night life; riding their bikes, the flashy
lights from the Kebab store, singing voices from the end of the street. Not all cities are like
this. Some instead have huge tall buildings, without the same young spirit looking forward to
a good time. Not every student in other cities experience the real student’s night life.

On the contrary, when I arrive in other cities, I can already feel the difference there once I
stepped out of the train. I saw different faces in a different atmosphere, it’s no longer a
student city. Most other cities are big or industrial cities. It does not have the same spark as
Groningen. Groningen is truly a city for students, from students. Which meant that the
students themselves are the ones that create the fun activities, the perfect and lively
atmosphere, the unforgettable experience - for all the students in Groningen.

I bet everyone new here is enjoying their first month in this great place. Keep looking forward
to all the things Groningen offer!

Remarks: This passage was posted many years ago in groningenlife.nl and this post belongs to them. However, seeing that it has been removed, I would like to share some of my writings here.