POLAND

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PROS

  • Krakow has a lot of history to offer. It's a great place to visit and learn about everything that happened here in the last century.
  • Being a centrally located country, buses, trains, and planes to other European countries are cheaper.
  • It's a beautiful area to visit and live in, with lots of partying, new and interesting people... Economically, the standard of living is similar to Spain.
  • Good atmosphere, safe, and the possibility of numerous alternative plans...

CONS

  • The weather can be a drawback: cold and rainy.
  • English isn't the city's first language, so communication can sometimes be difficult.
  • The local people are sometimes not very friendly to Spanish residents.

REGARDING ACCOMMODATION...

"I stayed in a residence and found it expensive."

"I stayed in a residence and there was a very good atmosphere and quite a few Spanish people."

"Residence with a small shared room and a price difference with Polish residents (negative). Room that meets needs and with other residences around (good atmosphere)."

"The residence where I stayed had the basics for living, although the treatment of guests left much to be desired, as they often shout at you in Polish or simply don't try to speak English when you tell them you don't speak Polish."

"The residence was very good since they put the roommates together."

"Babylon Residence, tiny room, shared with a roommate. You also share a common room with other people, and the kitchen is divided by floors. That is, there is a kitchen and laundry room for each floor, which is inconvenient since you have to carry food through the hallways."

"I paid about 550 euros a month, which is quite a bit of money, since we realized that where we lived the monthly cost was around 100-150 euros, on the high side. So it's better to manage it on your own, since some of us felt scammed by this particular company."

IF YOU GO TO POLAND, YOU HAVE TO VISIT...

A GOOD PLACE TO EAT / HAVE A DRINKS...

  • Morskie oko (Krakow).
  • Banialuka (Krakow).
  • Krakow's Central Square.
  • Grandma's House (next to the Main Square).
  • Coco, Prozak, BainaLuka.
  • Prezels de Teatre, Slowaskiego.
  • C.K. Browar, the perfect place for lunch, dinner, and a good beer.
  • Okrąglak is a kiosk in the Jewish Quarter where they have kebabs starting at 1.80, which are amazing, and the legendary zapikankas for 3.80, very cheap and delicious. A top place for Erasmus students: delicious food, a great atmosphere, and very cheap prices.

TIPS IF YOU GO TO POLAND

  • You can use Bolt (in Krakow at least). They offer everything from transportation to home delivery.
  • Get your ISIC and Revolut card before you come. There are discounts in many parts of the city.
  • Explore the Jewish Quarter, as it has various cafes and antique shops of all kinds
  • Buy a monthly bus ticket and travel on Thursdays and Saturdays.
  • Don't pack a full suitcase, as you're sure to buy new clothes or things that won't fit.
  • Seize the opportunity and don't be afraid to do anything or be left wanting. But always be smart. Check flights on Skyscanner and use your ingenuity to find the cheapest ones. Erasmus trips are top-rated.

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