STUDENT BURNOUT, SILLY STEREOTYPES AND THE BROCCOLI DEBATE | CAMPUS CONFESSIONAL, S01E8

From fashion to failing motivation, this chaotic episode unpacks the reality of student life, one confession, one laugh, and one broccoli bite at a time.

What do international students really think about the Netherlands? Why does balancing social life, work, and school still feel impossible? And is it normal to want to quit your degree every other week? Welcome to Episode 8 of Campus Confessional, where your favourite chaotic trio, Kevin, Sasha, and Thalassa, go off-script, off-topic, and all-in on the messiness of student life in Groningen.

The episode kicks off with a wild energy as the hosts reflect on stereotypes about international students. From fashion-forward fits to a shared love for house music (maybe?), the team laughs through the clichés and shares what parts feel true and which definitely don’t.

They also reflect on Groningen itself. Has the city lived up to expectations as a student hub? For some, yes. It’s walkable, social, and full of young people. For others, it’s starting to feel repetitive. Still, they all agree: Groningen is what you make of it, and it’s a great launchpad.

Between iced teas and ASMR snack breaks, things get more serious when they read a confession: ‘I really like my study, but I don’t like the city. What do I do?’ The hosts open up about their own doubts, the stress of choosing the right place to live and study, and how education often outweighs location, especially when there’s a third-year abroad waiting for you.

More confessions roll in: a listener questions whether university is preparing them for real life, and another admits they think about quitting all the time. The hosts respond with a mix of humour, support, and some genuine life advice. Doubt is normal, but don’t let temporary burnout derail your long-term goals.

And yes, there’s a full-on debate about the best student meals (spoiler: broccoli gets way too much attention).

Funny, heartfelt, and delightfully unfiltered, Episode 8 is everything Campus Confessional promises to be: a safe space to talk, to laugh, and to figure it all out together.

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