Erasmus Experience in Gdynia, Poland by Dominik

Why did you choose to go to Gdynia, Poland?

I choose Gdynia because here is one of the best Maritime University.

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

I received 350 euros per month.Wich is enough if you are not travelling.Is enough for living cost and for going out but for travelling you need more money.

What is the student lifestyle like in Gdynia?

Because Gdynia is well connected to Sopot via SKM(train)and everything is going on there.But also there are some clubs near the sea.

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

Yes,professors are nice and you can learn a lot.I would  recommend but also you can choose Sopot because it is city where everithing is going on.

What is the food like?

You have a lot of restourants with Polish food or international so you can choose what you want.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Gdynia?

I am living in dormitory that is quite nice and is not expencive.

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

The language is a bit of problem because they do not speak English but on University they do.

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

Poland has a good connection with plane with a lot of countries so it not a problem to come here.

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

Best to go out is Sopot you need 15 min by train and the price for students is 2 zlot