Erasmus Experience in Krakow, Poland by Noe

Why did you choose to go to Krakow, Poland?

Because I knew it was a very nice/interesting/cultural... city but definitly it was more that I thought al first

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

9 mounths and about 150 € per mounth

What is the student lifestyle like in Krakow?

The student lifestyle is the same tou have in other European city, There you have a nice atphosfear to study and have fun at the same time

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

Absolutly YES

What is the food like?

For example, I'm Spanish so at first Polish food was a bit strange for me, but of course taste. completly diferent that the one I was used to. Little by little i got used and I must say that know, back in Spain I miss Krakow food.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Krakow?

It was quite difficult because I arrived too late in Krakow but there are a lot of asosations that will help you. So no problem about that

How much does it cost to live in Krakow?

More or less the same I spent in Spain. Maybe a bit more in winter couse of the cold

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

I only can say some sentences in Polish but there are lot of courses available to help you with it.

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

The easiest way will be going by plane but it could be not the cheappiest

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

ufff there is a lot of places to go!! I recommend visit each day one

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

I recommend try pierogis and zapiepanka, In Rineyk are some tipical Polish restaurantypu can eat nice food. Althought Galeria Krakowsa it's a nice place to go too.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

There are lots of cultural sites, Wavel catle, OscarShinler frabic, Auswitch, jewish distrit...

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

Only one. Enjoy the experience as much as posible after that you'll miss it. Trust me