Erasmus Experience in Warsaw, Poland by Mariusz

Why did you choose to go to Warsaw, Poland?

I am from Warsaw :)

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

If you want to let a flat with one room: 1600 zlotych + energy, has and wather
only room with neighbors: +- 800 zl.

What is the student lifestyle like in Warsaw?

very different.. But tipical students life! many partys, pubs,

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

The University of Warsaw

What is the food like?

very different, great range

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Warsaw?

Best place to find accommodation is www.gumtree.pl
in all University hall you can find information about accommodation on the special
Noticeboards

How much does it cost to live in Warsaw?

you need to have for normal life 2500/3000 zl. if you find cheaper accommodation and you will eat only wather ;) 2000 zl.

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

Polish is difficult.. but many people in Warsaw speak in many languages - English is the most popular. In Warsaw you can find many language schools,

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

Polish bus: http://www.polskibus.com/

I thing that is the cheaper way to travel on the all Poland to many citys
train??? NO!!

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

PLATINUM CLUB
YOU CAN FIND MANY CLUBS IN WARSAW AND MANY BARS ! IT DEPENDS FROM YOU AND WHAT YOU LIKE THIS

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

Warsaw have many restaurant and kebab bars, many bars with tipical food from another country

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

National Philharmony, The Frideric Chopin University of Music, The Museum of Frideric Chopin, Theatree

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

1. If you want to travel the Warsaw you have to buy travel special card for trams buses, subways (metro), railways, trains becouse the card is one for all. You will pay like 100 zl. per one month and you have free transport any time.
2. You can find many places with WI- FI like: McDonald's, Coffy Haven, Sturbusks, etc.
3. You need to buy a telephone contract for cheaper talks with people, best companys: PLAY, T-MOBILE, they have many offers for students