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Why Poland

Poland is a fascinating country that serves as the geographical and cultural crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe. Located at the center of the Northern European plain, Poland has been a nation of survivors since the foundation of the first Polish state more than 1000 years ago. Through its turbulent history its people have managed to maintain their identity, and today, the country enjoys a crucial position as the largest of the former Eastern European states and one of the most populous members of the European Union.

Cities

Poland Cities

Poznan

Bydgoszcz

Kraków

Wroclaw

Lódz

Gdansk

Warsaw

Szczecin

Living in Poland as a student

Studying in Poland is attractive not only academically, but also for the high quality of life available there. The country’s economy has grown dramatically over the past 20 years. It is modern, clean, and safe, and offers all of the social and cultural opportunities available elsewhere, but at a cost of living still much lower than in Western Europe, and international students are flocking there.

Poland Culture

Communication Style in Poland

Poles are direct and frank communicators. They generally do not hesitate to state their opinions and can deliver criticism quite honestly. People of other cultures may get the impression that Polish people are blunt or self-confident. However, in Polish culture it is believed that the more direct a person is with someone, the greater their respect. In addition, humor and sarcasm play a large role in the Polish communication style.

Food in Poland

Food in Poland is hearty, and highlights include pierogi, a kind of stuffed dumpling, stew with mushrooms and sausage, meat, cabbage, and potatoes. Bread is served with just about every meal, and people often buy fresh bread daily from local bakeries. People in rural areas tend to grow their own fresh vegetables. Polish cuisine is also known for its delicious cakes. Toruń, for example, is the home of gingerbread and Warsaw is famous for its rosehip jam-filled doughnuts.

Other popular Polish dishes include Rosół, which is chicken soup with noodles, usually eaten on Sundays,  Barszcz, a clear beetroot soup whose ingredients are garlic, onions, carrots, and celery,  and Bigos, cabbage stew with meat and sausage. In Poland, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are the main meals and families usually try to eat these together, depending on their schedule.  An additional meal that Polish people enjoy having is called ‘drugie śniadanie’ (second breakfast). Family and food are important in Polish culture, which is the reason why having lunch on Sundays together is still an existing tradition.

Few Facts

Official Language

Polish

Official Currency

Polish złoty

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