General situation of food, clothing, housing and transportation in university of groningen, Netherlands

University of groningen, the Netherlands, founded in 16 14, is one of the oldest universities in Europe. It is not only a leading research university in Europe, but also enjoys a high reputation internationally, and maintains close and extensive cooperation with other world-famous universities. At present, the school has 9 colleges, 9 graduate schools, 27 research centers and institutions, and more than 175 degree programs, which provide students with undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree courses at different levels in various fields. In addition to majors taught in Dutch, university of groningen also offers a large number of degree programs taught in English for international students.

University of groningen is located in Groningen in the northern Netherlands. It is the fifth largest city in the Netherlands and the economic, trade, cultural and educational center in northern Netherlands. It has a long history and developed economy. There are various social and cultural activities in the school, so students choose this university as one of the most popular universities in the Netherlands. In addition, it has a strong learning atmosphere and a beautiful environment, making it an ideal place to study and visit Taoism.

At the end of 65438+ 10 this year, Zhang Jing came to this university town in northern Netherlands from her hometown of Shanghai. Her first impression of this place was very good. She said:? The living and learning environment here is quite good. The atmosphere is relaxed and people are friendly. I am petite, while most Dutch people are tall. But because people are always smiling, I don't think I have a distance with them. ?

Food and shelter

Zhang Jing's dormitory was found for her by the university. Although it is far from school, she doesn't mind. She said that she could learn more about the local area and make new friends. Where I live, there are many friends from all over the world. Let's cook and get together. I think they are approachable and friendly. In this way, I can also learn about different cultures. ?

Regarding Dutch food, she said: Dutch food is much healthier than I thought. The milk and cheese here are very good. There is a fish market every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. I will buy fish whenever I get the chance. ?

She doesn't cook in China, but she often cooks Chinese food in Holland to comfort herself, so Zhang Jing doesn't miss Chinese food very much.

leisurely and carefree

Before coming to the Netherlands, Zhang Jing heard that the weather in the Netherlands was very bad, and it often rained and windy. But in Holland, she felt that the fact was not so bad. I have been cycling back and forth between campus and dormitory for the past two weeks, and it feels good. Sometimes the sky is covered with dark clouds. But when the dark clouds were blown away by the wind and the sun came out of them, the scene was so beautiful. At this time, people will go out to enjoy the sunshine. I will join them. ?

Zhang Jing said that her cycling skills are not very good, but it doesn't matter in Groningen, a university town in the north of the Netherlands, because people here are more relaxed when riding bicycles. She sighed: The living atmosphere here is very relaxed, people are always in no hurry, and there is no one on the street. If you want to cross the street, others will stop to make way for you. ?

The biggest difference between Zhang Jing's feeling here and her life in Shanghai is leisure. She said:? It is because of the slow pace of life that people, even strangers, have time to say hello to each other in the street. Although Shanghai is an increasingly international metropolis, there are many students and scholars from all over the world in university of groningen, which makes me feel more international. ?

course

Moreover, Dutch universities are different from Shanghai in curriculum arrangement. Zhang Jing has 1 1 classes in Shanghai every semester, but there are only 8 classes in Shanghai, so it is easier for students to concentrate on what they have learned in fine mechanics. Zhang Jing explained:? I like the courses here very much. Every semester is not full. In this way, we will have more time to digest and understand what we have learned, and have time to observe and analyze. It is completely different from the learning atmosphere full of competition and sprint in Shanghai. Because China has a large population, not everyone has a chance to speak. But here students have the opportunity to express their views and even discuss with professors. ?