Clubs, friends & other impossible first weeks

One of Groningen's largest student rowing clubs, on the water at the Hoornsemeer. From learn-to-row beginners to competitive eights — plus a busy social calendar at our own boathouse.

The study association for Computing Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Groningen. Tech talks, hackathons, company drinks and a famously friendly common room.

Erasmus Student Network — the home base for exchange and international students. Trips across the Netherlands, cultural nights, buddy programme and a packed social agenda.

The student athletics and running association of Groningen. Track sessions, road running and trail groups for every level, training together at the city's athletics park.

Study association for Spatial Sciences — planning, geography and demography. Field trips, study support, and excursions that turn the whole region into a classroom.

Student association for international relations. Lectures and debates with diplomats and academics, Model UN, and study trips abroad — open to all nationalities.

Groningen's student literary society. Reading evenings, writing workshops, debates and the occasional poetry slam for everyone who loves language.

The photography guild at student culture centre USVA. Darkroom and digital workshops, photo walks through the city, and termly exhibitions of members' work.