Erasmus Experience in Gdansk, Poland by Javier

Why did you choose to go to Gdansk, Poland?

My reason for being here is working in a Marie Curie project under the Polish Academy of Science

What is the student lifestyle like in Gdansk?

The life in Gdansk has two different faces depending on you are looking for.
If you want just relaxing, this city has a very long path along the beach where you can riding and see the landscape. Moreover there are several big commercial centers where you can go shopping or going to the cinema, as well as spending time taking supper with your friends.
By the other side if you are a more party person, just 15 minutes by train is the city of Sopot where there are a lot of clubs and you can go to dance or drinking in the club until the morning.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Gdansk to other students?

Yes, I recommend this city to all the people.
For me it is a not very big city in comparison with Madrid and much less stressing and noisy, having all the services of a city.

What is the food like?

Amazing ,really

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Gdansk?

Yes, but because if you are gonna spending some time here you need to be registered in the city hall and not all the landlords make this legal process for saving taxes...

How much does it cost to live in Gdansk?

The cost of living as in every place depends a lot on the needs of each person, but it is quite cheaper than Spain for example. The exceptions are the technology, whose price is the same as in other European countries and the clothes.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

The local language is very complex to learn.
But you are not gonna need if you are not gonna spend long time here.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Gdansk from your city?

Plane

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Gdansk?

I recommend going to Sopot

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Gdansk?

Manekin, definitely,one of the best restaurants in the area and cheap

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The old town,
Westerplatte
The opera

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Gdansk in the future?

I recommend making a monthly card for the public transport.
It allows you take the tram and bus in all the city and moving to everywhere.
And good winter clothes.