Over the last eight years, the number of foreign students in Poland has increased nine times over. That is not without reason. Polish universities are getting more and more recognition and studying in Poland is becoming more popular. Why? From various reasons, from politics to usefulness. But there are a few more grounds why it […]
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“I fell in love with your country, and I really would like to stay here”. Brian Panasiuk, half American, half Polish student of philosophy at the Catholic University of Lublin. He just began the second year of PhD studies, and he’s not thinking about any other place in the world. Why and how Brian fell
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You probably saw hundreds of lists like “top 10 things to do in Poland”. Absolutely every guidebook will tell you about the prettiest and friendliest places to visit and sightseeing to do. Fortunately, you have a particular insider who would like to show you that Poland is much more interesting than good looking stuff. So,
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Poland has a rich history and cultural heritage. On the international arena, Poles have many proud achievements, which they are proud of. On top of that, there is the beauty of nature, which, apart from traditional dishes, is admired by foreigners. However, there are many facts and curiosities, which, despite the widespread presence in Poland,
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Usually, holidays are the most entertaining months of the year. Music, film and literary festivals are just waiting for us to get lost in their vibrant offerings. It’s hard to grasp all the events in Poland. That’s why we prepared a small guide for everyone who is looking for the biggest and most exciting festivals
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On stadiums, courts, tracks and trails. On TV screens or live. Poles are watching achievements of their favourite sportsmen and sportswomen with bated breath. They admire their efforts during training, the will to fight during tournaments and strong character. It doesn’t matter if it’s Wimbledon, Champions League or Tour de Ski. For all those who
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When we hear about beer, the first thing that comes to mind is the Czech Republic and Germany. France, in turn, is the home of the best wines and champagne. Each country has its own traditions and drinking culture, deeply rooted in their identity and history. So how does it look like in Poland? After
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Students are known for not having much money. Only some can count on financial help from the university, the rest have to cope on their own. Support from parents is often too small to be enough to live in a big city, so there is still work to do. But what and where? To dispel
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Every country has customs that confuse and sometimes even shock foreigners. Polish people have their celebrations, special occasions or just everyday customs, that surprises everyone, except them. To prepare you against cultural shock, I made a shortlist of very Polish habits and traditions. Instead of surprise and confusion, you will be able to enjoy yourself
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If you’re not from Europe, you need to know one thing – Erasmus+ Programme is a big deal over here for many reasons. In this article I’m going to point out absolute must know Erasmus+ is a good idea. Especially in Poland. Let’s get going! Quick recap: what Erasmus actually is? Erasmus+ is an international
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