Where should I go as an Exchange Student?
The countries I'm looking at right now are Poland, Sweden, Russia, and New Zealand. I'm American, so I really think I could learn a lot from any of these. Advise on what I should choose? Why? Thanks for all the answers!!! I appreciate it!
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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Sweden would be nice because it's a very progressive country, and has a system that works very well. There are a lot of lessons that America could learn from Sweden. It also has an interesting history and culture.
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New Zealand.
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Russia: It is very difficult for the average traveller to gain access to Russia. Though they are starting to ease up on who they let in, non student visas to Russia can be difficult and costly to obtain. However student visas are pretty easy to get, and it would be an easy in to a country you may never get to see again (at least not easily) additionally russia is a beautiful country with a rich history and very interesting, crazy, vodka consuming people. Russia would be great. Poland would be great because eastern europe kicks ass, New Zealand would be great because of it's friendly people and warm climate, Sweden would be great because swedes are smokin hot!!!! But yeah choose russia, studying there is a once in a lifetime!
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Sweden! I'm in Sweden right now as an exchange student with AFS, and i could not have chosen a better country. I have been here for almost 6 months, and everything about Sweden is just amazing. First off, it's beautiful, I've traveled a little around Sweden (I live in Stockholm) and every place I have been has been completely breath taking. The food part- honestly is pretty okay, it might not be the best food you will ever eat, but it depends on your family, that goes for whatever country you choose though. The language, is a challenge, you'll have to learn the ä,ö, and å. But after a couple of months it will be no problem. Swedes can seem really shy at first, but once you get to know a Swede, you form an amazing bond. I could go on forever about why you should choose Sweden and how amazing it is. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Choose whatever country you think will make you happy. I personally think an american going to New Zealand is not a "challenging exchange". New Zealand is pretty similar to the US, and you wouldn't get the benefit of learning a new language. Keep that in mind.
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
living expanses in warsaw, poland?
living expanses in warsaw, poland?
I'd like to know the monthly estimation of cost of living for a student in Poland. This include accomodation, food, bills, etc.Pls help me..
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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all together about 600 $ per month, incl parties etc
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
hi ı want to have schengen visa from poland after 1.1.2008.can you give me information about this?
hi ı want to have schengen visa from poland after 1.1.2008.can you give me information about this?
ı'm not citizen of poland ı'm student from turkey. and ı will back end of the february. now ım in poland and ım not polish so what must ı do
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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You have to apply to the Polish embassy. Any visum you get is automatically a Schengen visum. It depends on what you want the visum for. If it's for study you must apply to the country you go to. If it's for vacation, it's enough to legally enter one Schengen country and travel to Poland.
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ı'm not citizen of poland ı'm student from turkey. and ı will back end of the february. now ım in poland and ım not polish so what must ı do
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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You have to apply to the Polish embassy. Any visum you get is automatically a Schengen visum. It depends on what you want the visum for. If it's for study you must apply to the country you go to. If it's for vacation, it's enough to legally enter one Schengen country and travel to Poland.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
I want to have a summer training in poland is that possible, 1 to 4 months ?
I want to have a summer training in poland is that possible, 1 to 4 months ?
Well i am student of a second Grade & at the faculty of tourism guide and hotels managements. I think may i have a Summer training or job in poland for 1 to 4 months or it's not possible.. and have to graduated first ? I don't care if there's money for exchange i just want to have job. Thanks for helping
Poland - 2 Answers
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come to Greece.. we need money.
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sure, why not
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
i'm looking for someone who has been in poland or hungary..or lives in one of them?
i'm looking for someone who has been in poland or hungary..or lives in one of them?
i'm planning to go to Poland or Hungary with ERASMUS Student Exchange Program.. but i have never been in one of these countries before:/ Is there anybody who can give me an info about these countries.. i have already made a lot of research on the internet but i'm especially looking for an answer from students like me? ( How's social life? - Can i find a lot of people to communucate in eng? bla bla ) thnks
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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In Hungary, most people speak English. There are a lot of American expatriates there, so if you really need to find someone like you, you'll be able to. A lot of tourists go to Vacy Utca in Budapest, so you'll probably be able to find people there if you're really lonely. Of course, your exchange program should also provide a way for you to meet other exchange students.
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In Poland majority of young people speak English. Older people (like around 40 years old) had learnt Russian instead of English in schools so you might have some problems when talking to them. As for social life it depends on the city.
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In Hungary, many people speak English, you can perfectly live here without knowing Hungarian. Budapest is a quite touristic city so you will find english speakers everywhere. Restaurants usually have menus in English, there are cinemas that show movies in original language......etc . Some universities offer programs in English, so you will find lots of foreigner students. I talk about Budapest because I live here, and I am not Hungarian, but i can not tell you anything about Poland. Good luck!! Hope you choose Hungary, this is a great country!!!
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
I need information on wheelchair travel to Poland including to Auschwitz?
I need information on wheelchair travel to Poland including to Auschwitz?
A college student who uses a wheelchair wants to go with an educational group on a trip to Poland including to Auschwitz. He will need accessible transportation, hotels and access to sites. All I have been able to find is an accessible hotel in Warsaw. I have accessed many sites on travel for persons with disabilities.
Poland - 2 Answers
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You should research hotels in Krakow, about 30-45 min away from Auschwitz. Krakow is the biggest tourist trap in Poland, try http://www.krakow.pl/en/. Have a great trip!!!
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http://www.poland-tourism.pl/note.asp?ld=EN&tf=PL&tp=&gc=PL&wd=&oi=desc/PL00000000000620 They should be able to help you. However, don't count for much - Poland isn't a wheelchair-friendly enviroment, and althouh people are likely to go to great lenghts to help a disabled person (povided you ask them to), there are still a lot of architectonical barriers. The Oswiecim (where Auschwitz Museum is located) is accessible either by train, or by bus. Long-range buses in Poland are definitely not wheelchair-friendly, neither your typical cruise buses are. Trains - the short-range suburban trains have wide access doors, the regular carriages have more conventional, narrow doors. However, if the station's platform is a low one (a common sight outside of main cities), it's completely impossible for a person on wheelchair to get out of a train on his/her own. Even with a high platform, I don't think it would be easy, if possible at all. Still, you're going as a group, so I suppose there would be possible to get other group members to help the person on the wheelchair. Also, as for the train, you can ask for train personnel's help. When I was wisiting Oswiecim by train, the station had a low platform. However, this was over 10 years ago. As for the Museum at Auschwitz, most places will be not accessible for a wheelchair. The original barracks of the concentation camp had no wheelchair ramps when I was there 4 years ago, and i doubt whether it would change. After all, the Museum is going to great lenghts to keep everything as close to the original impression as they can, and originally there were no ramps.
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A college student who uses a wheelchair wants to go with an educational group on a trip to Poland including to Auschwitz. He will need accessible transportation, hotels and access to sites. All I have been able to find is an accessible hotel in Warsaw. I have accessed many sites on travel for persons with disabilities.
Poland - 2 Answers
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You should research hotels in Krakow, about 30-45 min away from Auschwitz. Krakow is the biggest tourist trap in Poland, try http://www.krakow.pl/en/. Have a great trip!!!
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http://www.poland-tourism.pl/note.asp?ld=EN&tf=PL&tp=&gc=PL&wd=&oi=desc/PL00000000000620 They should be able to help you. However, don't count for much - Poland isn't a wheelchair-friendly enviroment, and althouh people are likely to go to great lenghts to help a disabled person (povided you ask them to), there are still a lot of architectonical barriers. The Oswiecim (where Auschwitz Museum is located) is accessible either by train, or by bus. Long-range buses in Poland are definitely not wheelchair-friendly, neither your typical cruise buses are. Trains - the short-range suburban trains have wide access doors, the regular carriages have more conventional, narrow doors. However, if the station's platform is a low one (a common sight outside of main cities), it's completely impossible for a person on wheelchair to get out of a train on his/her own. Even with a high platform, I don't think it would be easy, if possible at all. Still, you're going as a group, so I suppose there would be possible to get other group members to help the person on the wheelchair. Also, as for the train, you can ask for train personnel's help. When I was wisiting Oswiecim by train, the station had a low platform. However, this was over 10 years ago. As for the Museum at Auschwitz, most places will be not accessible for a wheelchair. The original barracks of the concentation camp had no wheelchair ramps when I was there 4 years ago, and i doubt whether it would change. After all, the Museum is going to great lenghts to keep everything as close to the original impression as they can, and originally there were no ramps.
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Friday, April 1, 2011
Etiquette for visiting a house in Poland?
Etiquette for visiting a house in Poland?
Hi, I am from Greece, now I am in Warsow (student) and I am going to visit a Polish home. I haven't done this before. What's the etiquette? What gift should I bring? If the invitation is on 8 going there at 8.30 is a good time? (It's common in Greece!) Should I offer to remove my shoes?
Poland - 6 Answers
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Never ask if they like Polish Sausage.
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The shoes are a touchy subject. In my part of Poland it is expected of guests to remove their shoes. In other areas it is regarded as offensive to a guest. Poles often argue about the shoe thing. To be safe, if the host is not wearing his/her shoes, take off yours as well. If you are visiting other students, a bottle of wine (or vodka) is a good gift. If you are visiting somebody older, bring some flowers (for a woman) or a bottle of wine (for a man) If the invitation is for 8 pm, you should show up at 8 pm
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nemeczek is right. You can always ask if you have to remove your shoes: some Polish people find it rude to be asked to remove their shoes, but some think it's normal. Best time to appear is at 8 till 8:15. But not before 8. You can bring a wine, vodka, flowers or some chocolates. Or generally something to eat, like a Greek speciality, I think they'll find it nice. Good luck and have a nice time!
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If you have a invitation about 8;00 pm you should show up at this time.When you knock the door and somebody open is nice to say 'Good evening (MRS or Mr.) Also is nice bring some flowers for the lady at the house and some wine for the men.Most of the shoes you should remove them by the entry-it's nice -it's show yours manor.
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A good time to arrive is 8-8:15 it is rude to be more late! If the person you visit has no shoes on take yours off but you don't have to unless they explicitly ask. A good annd common present is a good wine or vodka or nalewka =, maybe some chocolates or flowers have a nice time
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Ok well first of all never call then "you" only refer to them as Mr and Mrs. Never say cześć pronounced, "cheshch" if talking to an older person instead use the term "dzien dobry" it's much more polite. polish people always say you don't have to take your shoes off however it's best to take them off. I think that's a good time polish people stay up late (most depends on age). you can bring something. (optional) and that's about it be sure to use please and thank yous (like me most polish people talk a lot and use hand gestures)
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