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BryanD   
23 Sep 2008
Study / Student experiences with housing/finances in Wroclaw [11]

I will be applying to the Wroclaw University of Economics for the fall term (in Poland they call it winter term?) in 2009. I know it's early to ask, but I would like have a reasonably clear picture of what to expect.

My friend Lukasz manages to do just fine on about 1300-1400 PLN a month in Poznan, living in a dormitory, but I know little about the situation in Wroclaw. I will have a monthly budget of, minimum 1500 PLN, maximum 2200 PLN.

Would any current/former students in Wroclaw recommend renting an apartment over staying in a dormitory? If so, what can one realistically expect for quality of life (food, entertainment, etc.) in Wroclaw on such a budget?

I appreciate any perspectives you may be able to share.

Thanks!
BryanD   
23 Sep 2008
Study / Student experiences with housing/finances in Wroclaw [11]

Thanks so much! I supposed a flat-sharing arrangement would probably be the most likely scenario... I will be in Poland in early December, so I plan to get a good look at my (hopefully) future home - and a taste of the fun.
BryanD   
23 Sep 2008
Study / Student experiences with housing/finances in Wroclaw [11]

On further examination, the university web site mentions the option of "Single" dorm rooms. If this means what I optimistically think it does, I should be fine - privacy and finance-wise. Shame about the exploitation...
BryanD   
25 Sep 2008
Travel / Poznan-Berlin train fare [8]

I've had a rough time finding the price of a ticket from Poznan-Glowny station to Berlin-Ostbahnhof online. I'm told that coming FROM Berlin it is €30. Can anyone who's taken this route recently tell me if this is the same both ways? Much appreciated!