szarlotka
1 Mar 2007
Language / is an education necessary to learn Polish? [10]
zem.co.uk/polish/basicvoc.htm
These have a phonetic English pronunciation
zem.co.uk/polish/basicvoc.htm
These have a phonetic English pronunciation
szarlotka
2 Mar 2007
Travel / Anyone been to Zakopane? [36]
I assume if you are interested in off-piste skiing (or boarding) you are a reasonable standard. Don't go to Zakopane because it is not that good and also I had problems being allowed off piste. Go to Zakopane for the apres ski and accept the limitations of the slopes by all means but if you want serious off piste then go somewhere like Chamonix/Argentiere or to the US/Canada. If Zakopane was in France you probably wouldn't think of going there. But because it's in Poland you should. (if you see what I mean). It is two years since I was last there mind you. Never saw many skidoos so don't know if it is available. I did see some cool parascending though
Is there any possibility for Off-Piste. How about Skidoo driven off piste skiing (don't know if thats even possible in the Alps but it must be cheaper than Heli-skiing).
I assume if you are interested in off-piste skiing (or boarding) you are a reasonable standard. Don't go to Zakopane because it is not that good and also I had problems being allowed off piste. Go to Zakopane for the apres ski and accept the limitations of the slopes by all means but if you want serious off piste then go somewhere like Chamonix/Argentiere or to the US/Canada. If Zakopane was in France you probably wouldn't think of going there. But because it's in Poland you should. (if you see what I mean). It is two years since I was last there mind you. Never saw many skidoos so don't know if it is available. I did see some cool parascending though
szarlotka
2 Mar 2007
Food / Polish Restaurant Prices [20]
Had Pierogi in Bar Polski (was Na Zdrowie) in Holborn in London last night. It was £7.00.
Very nice though
Had Pierogi in Bar Polski (was Na Zdrowie) in Holborn in London last night. It was £7.00.
Very nice though
szarlotka
3 Mar 2007
szarlotka
3 Mar 2007
Love / What kind of person did your parents or guardians tell you to find? [38]
My Mum used to send me out to find my Dad quite a lot...........
What kind of person did your parents or guardians tell you to find?
My Mum used to send me out to find my Dad quite a lot...........
szarlotka
5 Mar 2007
UK, Ireland / Homesickness of a Polish immigrant from UK [10]
And one day you probably will. Most of us go back home eventually. Every time I worked away for long periods I got homesick. Then when I got home I got the wanderlust again.
And one day you probably will. Most of us go back home eventually. Every time I worked away for long periods I got homesick. Then when I got home I got the wanderlust again.
szarlotka
5 Mar 2007
UK, Ireland / English, Irish, Scots: They're All One, Genes Suggest [69]
Don't know really but it is in the off topic lounge section :)
Thinking about it, it means you can work anywhere in the UK Or Eire and know that you are dealing with a genetically identical bunch of miscreants
What does it have to do with Poland?
Don't know really but it is in the off topic lounge section :)
Thinking about it, it means you can work anywhere in the UK Or Eire and know that you are dealing with a genetically identical bunch of miscreants
szarlotka
5 Mar 2007
UK, Ireland / English, Irish, Scots: They're All One, Genes Suggest [69]
I'm afraid I don't understand your banter old man
<remembering to observe your Shatnerian pauses> Get bletchley on the blower, we'll have them take a schnuffty.
I'm afraid I don't understand your banter old man
szarlotka
5 Mar 2007
UK, Ireland / English, Irish, Scots: They're All One, Genes Suggest [69]
Ah, you mean we all look and talk like cows eh? Pull the udder one:)
English is an Anglo-Frisian
Ah, you mean we all look and talk like cows eh? Pull the udder one:)
szarlotka
5 Mar 2007
szarlotka
5 Mar 2007
UK, Ireland / English, Irish, Scots: They're All One, Genes Suggest [69]
In which case I intend to go into politics forthwith :)
and you may have variant CJD
In which case I intend to go into politics forthwith :)
szarlotka
5 Mar 2007
UK, Ireland / English, Irish, Scots: They're All One, Genes Suggest [69]
Well it's been a long and trying day so I will bid you all goodnight. At least I can sleep sound in the knowledge that I am genetically structured in such a way to keep up drinking with the Irish on St Patrick's Day. Dobranoc (spelling, jeez)
Well it's been a long and trying day so I will bid you all goodnight. At least I can sleep sound in the knowledge that I am genetically structured in such a way to keep up drinking with the Irish on St Patrick's Day. Dobranoc (spelling, jeez)
szarlotka
6 Mar 2007
Life / Emoticons in Gadu Gadu [5]
adiumxtras.com/index.php?a=xtras&xtra_id=3141
There are 123 of the little devils here. Not sure if you have them already
adiumxtras.com/index.php?a=xtras&xtra_id=3141
There are 123 of the little devils here. Not sure if you have them already
szarlotka
6 Mar 2007
Life / Emoticons in Gadu Gadu [5]
Nah, I'm married so have no use for them:)
but there are also other ones - "bad ones" if you know what I mean.
Nah, I'm married so have no use for them:)
szarlotka
7 Mar 2007
Love / Getting engaged! I'm 18, he's 28. WOW [72]
Great, as from today I'm a stegosaurus.:(
And anything over that is dinosaur status, LOL
Great, as from today I'm a stegosaurus.:(
szarlotka
7 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
At the risk of starting yet another us versus them versus them cyber war, I would like to understand your opinions on the comparative strengths and weaknesses of higher (i.e university) education in Poland when compared with other countries that are represented on the Forum. This is partly fuelled by the perceived decline in academic standards in the UK but mainly out of curiosity.
At the risk of starting yet another us versus them versus them cyber war, I would like to understand your opinions on the comparative strengths and weaknesses of higher (i.e university) education in Poland when compared with other countries that are represented on the Forum. This is partly fuelled by the perceived decline in academic standards in the UK but mainly out of curiosity.
szarlotka
7 Mar 2007
szarlotka
7 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
I guess I need to explain a liitle more. I think I am looking to understand the differences between the academic content and level of the degrees. Talking to lectureres over here in the Uk I get the distinct impression that they have seen a significant fall in the knowledge of their students when they arrive. Typically they say the first year is spent bringing them up to a consistent level of knowledge that in years gone by they would have not needed to do. Result is a 3 year degree becomes a 2 year degree. From talking to Polish friend about my degree subject (Maths, which is good 'benchmarking' subject) I get the distinct impression that what they were taught (many years after me) is roughly comparable to my degree but is more advanced than the Maths degrees in the UK today. I am just interested from maybe Polish people who have compared their degrees to non Polish friends.
Seriosly It depends what you mean, quality of students, quality of teaching or how hard they have to learn...
I guess I need to explain a liitle more. I think I am looking to understand the differences between the academic content and level of the degrees. Talking to lectureres over here in the Uk I get the distinct impression that they have seen a significant fall in the knowledge of their students when they arrive. Typically they say the first year is spent bringing them up to a consistent level of knowledge that in years gone by they would have not needed to do. Result is a 3 year degree becomes a 2 year degree. From talking to Polish friend about my degree subject (Maths, which is good 'benchmarking' subject) I get the distinct impression that what they were taught (many years after me) is roughly comparable to my degree but is more advanced than the Maths degrees in the UK today. I am just interested from maybe Polish people who have compared their degrees to non Polish friends.
szarlotka
7 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
Not within the branches of maths. There is an internationally recognised consistency within them. Sure you specialise but within the specialism there are very distinct levels. That's what makes comparison easier than say Geography IMHO
I have to disagree that Maths is a benchmark degree. Its to specialised.
Not within the branches of maths. There is an internationally recognised consistency within them. Sure you specialise but within the specialism there are very distinct levels. That's what makes comparison easier than say Geography IMHO
szarlotka
7 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
Good point too. That is why I hoped to get others' views.
As its not a practical degree though its not necessary a good sign of an education system.
Good point too. That is why I hoped to get others' views.
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
There are proposals to remove it as an item of compulsory study for the GCSE English literature exams which are typically taken at 16 here. As far as I remember the removal is onlya proposal at this time as the new curriculum is still being widely debated here. Actually I enjoyed Shakespeare even though I was maths/science inclined. Chaucer was more of a problem for me:)
In medicine the entry qualifications are very strict here. It is generally regarded as the hardest degree course to get into.
P.S. I've heard that in GB the're going to stop teaching about Sheakspear because it's too hard and complicated for students )))))))
to all Brits, true or not?
to all Brits, true or not?
There are proposals to remove it as an item of compulsory study for the GCSE English literature exams which are typically taken at 16 here. As far as I remember the removal is onlya proposal at this time as the new curriculum is still being widely debated here. Actually I enjoyed Shakespeare even though I was maths/science inclined. Chaucer was more of a problem for me:)
Hi, a relative sat exam for Medicine(in Poland)- missed out by 2 points, resat- missed out by 1 point.Took radiography instead(NOT the "dream")- I wonder if other countries are as strict in their standards
In medicine the entry qualifications are very strict here. It is generally regarded as the hardest degree course to get into.
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
I have heard this too. I am beginning to see closer parallels between German & Polish degrees (lenght, content, intensity). Am I right in this?
because some of them find it easier and they want to come back with english diploma believing it will be more appreciate than Polish one, so they prefer easier and better
I have heard this too. I am beginning to see closer parallels between German & Polish degrees (lenght, content, intensity). Am I right in this?
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
Huegel, you have excelled yourself on this one. Soi much so that in addiiton to the honour of your own thread, I am proposing the inttroduction of a new word in the English Langauge
Huegel
Verb: to respond to a comment or question in a witty, off beat manner that leaves the originator with a feeling of intellectual inferiority but with no clear understanding as to why and with a desire to compose a witty riposte that usually falls flat.
Huegel, you have excelled yourself on this one. Soi much so that in addiiton to the honour of your own thread, I am proposing the inttroduction of a new word in the English Langauge
Huegel
Verb: to respond to a comment or question in a witty, off beat manner that leaves the originator with a feeling of intellectual inferiority but with no clear understanding as to why and with a desire to compose a witty riposte that usually falls flat.
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
Hmm. Good point. He already has the Bubba & Huegel chat thread. One more may dilute his impact to being merely hilarious.
Welcome back by the way:)
However, creating a thred for H may silghtly dininished his power he so carefully estblished
Hmm. Good point. He already has the Bubba & Huegel chat thread. One more may dilute his impact to being merely hilarious.
Welcome back by the way:)
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
You obviously haven't read the rant disguised as a thread on Polonophobia:)
Is it warming up over there yet?
How can one stay away from such intellectual stimulation some of you people provide on the daily basis?
You obviously haven't read the rant disguised as a thread on Polonophobia:)
Is it warming up over there yet?
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Language / Translations of Gadu-Gadu [158]
That is one intellectual giant of a dog.... can he tell me who will win the Cheltenham Gold Cup next week? There is a bag of dog biscuits in it for him......
That is one intellectual giant of a dog.... can he tell me who will win the Cheltenham Gold Cup next week? There is a bag of dog biscuits in it for him......
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Language / Translations of Gadu-Gadu [158]
Thanx, but I need G's dog to confirm that before I part with the cash:)
Thanx, but I need G's dog to confirm that before I part with the cash:)
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
Maybe it was me, but the main benefit from my university days was not becoming a wizard mathematician (well almost) but learning about people from all different walks of life . The social skills I developed were to me as important as understanding the need for the discipline of self study and the subject matter. In later years I had responsibility for running the graduates in my firm for the first four years of their IT and consulting careers. Some of the best were arts grads and some of the worst were from deeply technical backgrounds. The interpersonal and ‘soft’ skills were so important in that field. Darn, I’m beginning to sound like an HR person. Better stop here.
Maybe it was me, but the main benefit from my university days was not becoming a wizard mathematician (well almost) but learning about people from all different walks of life . The social skills I developed were to me as important as understanding the need for the discipline of self study and the subject matter. In later years I had responsibility for running the graduates in my firm for the first four years of their IT and consulting careers. Some of the best were arts grads and some of the worst were from deeply technical backgrounds. The interpersonal and ‘soft’ skills were so important in that field. Darn, I’m beginning to sound like an HR person. Better stop here.
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Study / Comparing Educational Standards in Poland vs other countries [88]
On a slightly different but still related tack, how much does it cost to take say a first degree in Poland, the US and Canada and anyplace else that people would care to bring in. Since the UK stopped grants and substituted it with a Student Loans approach, I believe the average debt for graduates from their first degree is in the order of £25,000 (roughy $50k or 125,000PL). They start to pay back their debt when their income from employment exceeds a certain minimum threshold. Obviously some parents will subsidise their kids and hence they leave with no debts at all. I have no idea about costs in Poland or the other places these days but I can still recall with horror the costs of my Masters in the US !
On a slightly different but still related tack, how much does it cost to take say a first degree in Poland, the US and Canada and anyplace else that people would care to bring in. Since the UK stopped grants and substituted it with a Student Loans approach, I believe the average debt for graduates from their first degree is in the order of £25,000 (roughy $50k or 125,000PL). They start to pay back their debt when their income from employment exceeds a certain minimum threshold. Obviously some parents will subsidise their kids and hence they leave with no debts at all. I have no idea about costs in Poland or the other places these days but I can still recall with horror the costs of my Masters in the US !
szarlotka
8 Mar 2007
Travel / How much money would I need for 2 weeks in Europe... [5]
Hi
have you looked at the interrail web site for a European rail ticket. Have a vague recall that one month all European countries ticket is around £390 (UK pounds, x2 for USD). They do tickets for smaller durations but they may be resttricted to the zones you can travel in. Rest of your costs will vary (big time) but the countries you plan to visit.
Oops sorry, I just remembered that you have to be resident in an EU country to get the tickets I mentioned. If you are from the uS then Rail Pass is appropriate
Hi
have you looked at the interrail web site for a European rail ticket. Have a vague recall that one month all European countries ticket is around £390 (UK pounds, x2 for USD). They do tickets for smaller durations but they may be resttricted to the zones you can travel in. Rest of your costs will vary (big time) but the countries you plan to visit.
Oops sorry, I just remembered that you have to be resident in an EU country to get the tickets I mentioned. If you are from the uS then Rail Pass is appropriate