For the First Time in 15 Years, a Frisian Studies Program at the RU Groningen.

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Three students started studying Frisian at the University of Groningen this week. It is the first time in fifteen years that a full-fledged academic degree in the Frisian language is being offered in the Netherlands again. Arnold Hiemstra from Dokkum is one of the students. "Frisian is close to my heart," he says. "I was born and raised in Sibrandahûs, and they are very Frisian there too. My mother and grandfather were as well. They made sure I…

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The new Frisian bachelor's program at the RUG starts this week with three full-time students. It is the first time in fifteen years that a full university degree program in Frisian is starting in the Netherlands again.

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After fifteen years, there is once again a Bachelor's degree in Frisian. With three students, the program begins this week at the University of Groningen (RUG). Arnold Hiemstra from Dokkum is one of them.