Erasmus Experience in Wroclaw, Poland by Arthur

Why did you choose to go to Wroclaw, Poland?

Go and make something by myself. Discovering new people, culture and food... I enjoyed the proximity with Germany as well (Berlin style), the different cities of Poland too (Krakow, Warsawa..)

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

1 semester, because i am french i received 140e a month

What is the student lifestyle like in Wroclaw?

Melting pot with european (german, swiss, italian) and non eu students (turkish, croatia...). Good life with food (cheap and really stuffy), party, culture, travel... The polish people are very kind and welcoming. That s why I appreciated so much.

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

Yes, go for it fellas ! I did this but i had a girlfriend. I m not saying it s impossible, but go single and you will enjoy a good side of the country :-)

What is the food like?

tast it and you ll discover O fat i guess, it can be cold over here.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Wroclaw?

No, i fill out some paper for university and it was done.

How much does it cost to live in Wroclaw?

not so much

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

Good luck with Polish, it s way toooo hard. But most young people speak a proper English, then you won t have any problem to mingle and hang out with people you don t know (polish or not).

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

plane

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

Close to praça Niepolda there are a lot of good clubs. But the praça itself suxs

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

Chapka, close to rynek

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

Take some clothes for cold time, you won t regret it. The weather in summer is really good. it lasts until november... but then you have winter (not so cold) and then its realllly cold.