College student debating on moving to Poland...

I'm in my 2nd year of college, and I'm planning on graduating with a degree in environmental science. I am also planning on minoring in a foriegn language such as Polish.

First' I was wondering if there are any jobs relating to any environmental science and if there was a need for any type environmentel conservation there. I have worked retail for close to 9 years and worked in the food industry for about 5.

Second, from what I have read so far, most people who move from a different county to Poland normally look into living in Warsaw. I live in a small fishing town where I was born and raised on the water and in the woods. I was wondering what smaller "suburbs" there are, somewhat near a major city, but not too close. Big city life is not for me.

If anyone can help me out that would be great. I still have a while before I need to really start planning, but I'm starting research now.

Thanks
Mike D.

I wouldn't go to live in Warsaw (especially that you don't like city lifestyle). Maybe Gdansk area would be good for you (it's by the Baltic sea).

Hi Mike D.,

I'm not sure about job specifics, but I do know Poland doesn't lack interest in environmental conservation. There are 23 protected national parks in Poland (8 of which are on the UNESCO list of World Biosphere Reserves) with many endangered or unique species of flora/fauna. For more info just check out some web-sites (even general tourist ones would be a great place to start getting an idea of the possibilities open to you), like this one for instance:

en.polska.pl

Once you have a general idea of the place you can start getting more specific.
As for the quiet life, Poland can certainly offer you that, the country-side is beautiful and varied with many smaller towns, ranging from tiny farm hamlets to small villages to larger towns - cities are usually just a few miles away, in case you need them. It's really just a matter of doing a bit of research into what exactly tickles your fancy - rolling plains, forests, mountains, lakes - and then seeing what towns and villages occupy a particular region (taking into account places of employment of course).

Sorry I couldn't be more specific, I guess I just wanted to say 'good on you' and hope you follow your dreams - the details usually iron themselves out along the way:)