5 BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP WITH THE GSb

The GSb is not a student association. We are your student union. We have been fighting for your student life since 1971.

In a complex student world, individual action is not enough. At the Groninger Student Union, we join forces to collectively defend our rights and represent the interests of all students in Groningen.

Here are the 5 benefits of GSb membership:

1. Legal assistance and advocacy

You are not alone. We protect you against injustice. As a student, you have free access to the legal experts at the Rent Support Center and Legal Helpdesk. They offer confidential advice and assistance with:

• Conflicten over huurrecht (bijvoorbeeld met malafide huisbazen).
• Questions and issues regarding student finance and allowances.
• Legal or administrative issues at your university.
• Issues surrounding your finances.

2. A genuine collective voice

The GSb has a proud history of bringing about change. By becoming a member, you give more weight to our negotiations with the University of Groningen, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, the municipality, and the national government. The union is a powerful force that fights for:

• Affordable and fair housing for students.
• Improving mental health care and personal support at the RUG, Hanze, and vocational schools.
• Addressing the rise in tuition fees and uncertain loan systems.

3. Contributing to the movement

Do you want more than just a degree? By becoming active in our working groups or committees, you will develop essential skills that will make you a leading force, both within and outside your university. You will gain invaluable experience in lobbying, negotiating, management, and leadership. This is the perfect place to turn your academic knowledge into social action.

4. No commitments

We understand that your studies are your priority. Unlike other organizations, the GSb is geared toward the reality of student life. Active participation is not a requirement. As a member, you contribute to ensuring fair legal rights for all students in Groningen.

5. A network of fellow students who are ready to fight

As a GSb member, you join a network of students who refuse to sit idly by. You will connect with like-minded people from diverse backgrounds who are driven by solidarity. Of course, we also organize social gatherings and drinks, because the struggle is stronger when we stand together.