Chats & Servers

We're setting up an official Gezellig Groningen WhatsApp group. Until the invite link is added here, use the methods below to find an active chat.

• •Ask your university international office on arrival day — they often share active group links directly.
• •Check the ESN welcome pack handed out during introduction week.
• •Ask in the Facebook group "International Students Groningen" — members regularly share active links.
• •Check your faculty student association — most run a WhatsApp or Telegram group for new students.

• •Hanze International Students
• •RUG Erasmus
• •ESN Groningen
• •Faculty- or study-program-specific groups

Open Telegram and search the bar directly:

• •"Groningen students"
• •"ESN Groningen"
• •Your faculty or study program name in English

Active servers for gaming, study help and social chat. Invite links rotate often — search "Groningen students" on Disboard or ask for the current invite in r/Groningen.

Still one of the most active places for internationals. Search these by name on Facebook and request to join:

• •International Students Groningen — the largest group; buy, sell and ask anything
• •Groningen Expats and Internationals — wider community, practical tips and life advice
• •Free Groningen — free items from locals and students; very active
• •Housing Groningen Students — rooms, sublets and roommate searches
• •ESN Groningen — official ESN group, events and updates

Local community — questions, tips and event recommendations from people who actually live in Groningen.

Broader Dutch-life questions answered by expats and locals across the country — useful for taxes, transport, healthcare and culture shock.