Erasmus Experience in Wroclaw, Poland, by Beatrice

Why did you choose to go to Wroclaw, Poland?

Because it's beautiful, cheap and, so big!

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

I stay here 6 months. From Europe i will receive 230 euros for a month.

What is the student lifestyle like in Wroclaw?

Drinking, eating and go dancing are very cheap things to do here. Student's life goes around this "things".

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

Yes, but the "Politechnika Wroclawsca" is not so easy, it will be not an Erasmus as the others. There is much work to do.

What is the food like?

For an italian, not so good..

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Wroclaw? Is there any advice you can give?

No.

How much does it cost to live in Wroclaw?

I pay 240 euros for a a room in a shared flat in the center of the city (400 m from "rynek"), and maximum 100 euros for living a month (but really if i don't care about prices. )

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

Ryanair's flights.

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

"Kurna Chata" and "Kociołek".

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

Some cathedral, the main market square, "hala stulecia" (

The Centennial Center), "Panorama Racławicka" (Painting of 114 m of length,

the battle Racławicka, in which the poles beat the russians. )

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