Reviews of Uniwersytet Jagiellonski | Poland

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Anna N

Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Expenses

Main source of funding:

An ERASMUS grant

Other sources of funding:

Government assistance

Work opportunities:

I didn't want/need to work

Personal spending habits

Housing, Telephone:

was the same price as at home.

Food, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:

was less expensive than at home.

Accessibility of student needs

Second-hand text books

Second-hand household items

Computers / Internet

Administrative

Money from home

Personal comments

Eventhough everything is cheap and you spend and buy alot because of it, I suggest that one does limit the expenses. You might end up spening too much.

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Anna N

Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Academic

Course recommendations

My academic experiences

Quality of courses

Variety of courses

Access to resources

Interaction with teachers

Interaction with international students

Interaction with local students

Personal comments

To diminish the bureaucracy and waiting in connection to acquiring the necessary documents for international students.

My opinion of the university assessment

Exams at end of course

Exams throughout the course

Essays and/or projects at the end of course

Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Overall

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Anna N

Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

I wish I had known more about the living conditions in the student dorm I had booked through the ESN office in Crakow.

In my opinion:

Most people loved it.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

3

Costs

4

Activities

4

Campus life

3

Party / people

4

Weather / location

2

Personal recommendation

There are many interesting and variyng courses to choose from and the professors are good. I recommend to approach the system with which it is operating with a great deal of patience.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

3

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

2

Final comments

there is plenty of travel opportunities to pther places in Poland and the the neighbouring countries. Tips: take the train because then you see much more of the beautiful landscapes. Go skiing further south, there are plenty of places to choose from.

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Anna N

Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

Very good. Almost everyone spoke English and I could communicate with many in Polish as well. Both language were greatly improved. Polish classes were available.

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Anna N

Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: with relatives

Arranged by: Independently - My choice

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

To have more space and independence.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

none

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Anna N

Roskilde Universitetscenter, Roskilde, Poland
Humanities, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Student life

Describe host city:

Student life dominates the city

Travel, Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment

Personal social experience

Activities

Nightlife

Travel

Overall

Personal comments

Night life: Lubu Dubu, Pauza, Frantic Cafés: Mazzolit, Nowa Prowincja, Camelot café Don't miss the concerts, the good restautants and student parties.

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