Warsaw, Poland. The experience of Bucket

How is living in Warsaw? Would you recommend it? How is the City?

I do not recommend Warsaw. As Turkish and especially men, we get a lot of racism often. As a capital city it is crowded during the week, on the winter everything closes early, and it is getting dark at 4 on winter. Go to another city do not come to Warsaw. Gdansk is a beautiful city, I should definitely go there with my department.

How is the student lifestyle like in Warsaw?

Student life, as long as you have good friends. Everywhere there are parties for the students every week, there are activities.

What is the cost of living in Warsaw?

I cannot say how much per month because it really differs, but per month at least 500zl.

Was it Difficult to find a house in Warsaw? There is something that you recommend?

There are pages on Facebook, when you write ''Erasmus'', they will appear. There are posts about houses there and you can easily find one. Houses are unnecessary expensive. I had a friend that was paying 1200zl for one room.

What is the food like? Which one is your favorite?

Fast Food in general.

What sites do you suggest for visiting In Warsaw?

Nowy Swiat street is nice. Close to this street, there are places where you can have alcohol.

Is Warsaw’s nightlife good? Where to go?

Nowy Swiat. Capitol Club, Luzztro (after party) 1500m2.

Is there any other advices for students that are going to study in Warsaw?

It is a cold place, but do not wear thick sweaters as in the metro, the bus and in school it is warm. A coat, a scarf and gloves will be enough. Good luck.