Erasmus Experience in Krakow, Poland by praveena

Why did you choose to go to Krakow, Poland?

I am not a student here but an employee at Jagiellonian University. So, I was offered job in the Biology Research and being a good opportunity I accepted it.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Krakow?

As I personally did not experience student lifestyle I can't say much. But as far as I have seen students are very dedicated towards studies and career.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Krakow?

No. It's very easy to get accommodation with an affordable price.

How much does it cost to live in Krakow?

Approximately 1000-1500 pln per month including flat rent.

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

I did not find the language easy. But there are courses available to learn Polish in the University as well as in private schools.

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

Market square (biggest one in Europe) and there are lot of pubs and clubs there.

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What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Krakow is the cultural capital of Europe so there are a lot of sight seeing places to experience its culture.

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