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Become an Introduction Guide February 2026

From Friday, the 30th of January until Wednesday, the 4th of January 2026, ESN Groningen is organising the ESN Introduction Week. This week, 500 new students will be given a warm welcome through various events, and we need your help to make this happen!

Would you like to lead a group of approximately 12 students during the Introduction Week and make them feel welcome in Groningen? Then sign up as an Introduction Guide! Being an Introduction Guide requires being an ESNcard holder and includes the following:

    • You will get access to all events of the Introduction Week.
    • You will receive a Goodie Bag.
    • You will receive an Introduction Guide T-shirt.
    • A social with all the Introduction Guides and the ESN Executive Board.
    • Most importantly, you will get the opportunity to meet people from all over, befriend them, and have fun at one of Groningen’s biggest introduction weeks!

The programme from Monday, the 2nd, until Wednesday, the 4th of February, is primarily in the evening, so you don’t have to miss any courses during the day.

You can sign up together with a friend or by yourself. If you sign up alone, you will be paired up with another guide!

As a Guide, your role is to showcase the vibrant student life in Groningen. Together with your partner guide you’ll be the ultimate tour guide, leading your group to all the must-see spots in the city. Being a Guide is more than just showing people around. You’ll strive to create a sense of belonging within your group, making connections that may even last beyond the Introduction Week. For many participants, you’ll be their first introduction to the Groningen community, so it’s essential to be approachable and ready to answer any questions they may have.

Please remember that you must attend one of the mandatory briefings for the February Introduction Week! You can choose which of the two to attend. If you do not attend one of the briefings, you cannot be an Introduction Guide. 

Mandatory Briefing :

  • Wednesday the 28th of January, 18:00-19:00 (Offerhauszaal, Academy Building, Broerstraat 5)

OR

  • Thursday the 29th of January, 18:00-19:00 (Offerhauszaal, Academy Building, Broerstraat 5)

 

For any questions, please email introductionguide@esn-groningen.nl.

Sign up here!

Deadline to sign up as an Introduction Guide: Thursday, 22nd of January 2026, 23:59.


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