BryanD
26 Sep 2008
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!
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!
BryanD
23 Sep 2008
Study / Student experiences with housing/finances in Wroclaw [11]
Thanks...you're right...optimism shouldn't cloud my skepticism ;)
Thanks...you're right...optimism shouldn't cloud my skepticism ;)
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...
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
23 Sep 2008
Study / Student experiences with housing/finances in Wroclaw [11]
Just curious...why is it that rents are so high? Has the median income of urban Poles increased so much that is justifies such high rents, or is another factor involved?
Just curious...why is it that rents are so high? Has the median income of urban Poles increased so much that is justifies such high rents, or is another factor involved?
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.
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]
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!
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!