monk
26 Aug 2009
Study / Son wanting to go to school in Poland [7]
I went to Poland this summer and one round-trip ticket with LOT Polish airlines cost just over $1,000... pretty steep, but during the winter season it should be a bit cheaper. flights with other airlines that are not non-stop should also be cheaper. The public transportation (bus/metro) in Warsaw is pretty cheap, especially if you buy a student ticket or monthly ticket. food costs about as much as in the states, but if he will be living on campus then he should also have access to a cafeteria. hmm... I would give more info if I had any, but I live in the states and have only a very general idea of personal expenses. good luck to you both, I'm sure your son will enjoy the trip :)
oh, and as far as safety goes, the crime in Poland is nowhere as bad as in the U.S. But I've noticed that pickpockets are a big problem - in buses, the metro, everywhere. so that should probably be your biggest concern.
I went to Poland this summer and one round-trip ticket with LOT Polish airlines cost just over $1,000... pretty steep, but during the winter season it should be a bit cheaper. flights with other airlines that are not non-stop should also be cheaper. The public transportation (bus/metro) in Warsaw is pretty cheap, especially if you buy a student ticket or monthly ticket. food costs about as much as in the states, but if he will be living on campus then he should also have access to a cafeteria. hmm... I would give more info if I had any, but I live in the states and have only a very general idea of personal expenses. good luck to you both, I'm sure your son will enjoy the trip :)
oh, and as far as safety goes, the crime in Poland is nowhere as bad as in the U.S. But I've noticed that pickpockets are a big problem - in buses, the metro, everywhere. so that should probably be your biggest concern.