Kickstart Your Groningen Adventure: Join the ESN Introduction Week!

Are you an international student getting ready to start your studies in Groningen? Then you don’t want to miss the ESN Introduction Week—one of the most exciting and welcoming ways to begin your life in the city!

What is ESN Introduction Week?

Organised by ESN Groningen (Erasmus Student Network), this legendary week-long event helps new international students settle into Groningen while making friends from all over the world. It’s packed with fun, cultural, and practical activities that show you everything this vibrant student city has to offer.

Whether you’ve just landed in the Netherlands or are already exploring Groningen’s streets, the ESN Introduction Week is the perfect way to get to know your new home, your university, and other students.

What to Expect

🧭 City tours
🎤 Pub quizzes
🎨 Cultural workshops
🪩 Themed parties
🍻 The ultimate Cantus and Pub Crawl
💬 Meet your Introduction Guides and fellow students

You’ll be grouped with 14 other students and led by experienced Introduction Guides who’ve already been through it all. They’ll guide you through the week and answer any questions you have about student life in Groningen.

When and Where?

📅 Date: August 29th to September 3rd, 2025
📍 Location: Throughout the city of Groningen
🕺 Tickets: On sale now via ESN Groningen’s official website

Disclaimer: the programme on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday takes place only in the evening, so you will not miss any classes in your first week of university.

Whether you’re here for a semester or a full degree, the ESN Introduction Week is the perfect way to jumpstart your Groningen adventure. Don’t miss it!

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