sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Work / What is a 'HND' Business qualification in Poland? [42]
How could you be so sneaky Times? Rest in peace!
You have been weighed, you have been measured
How could you be so sneaky Times? Rest in peace!
sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Work / What is a 'HND' Business qualification in Poland? [42]
Nope - rest is good for me. Not convinced.
I lost my case is probably more ap
Nope - rest is good for me. Not convinced.
sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Work / What is a 'HND' Business qualification in Poland? [42]
I rest my case - I haven't studied in UK. But I still think it depends on institution. There are some pretty good Unis in Poland and some pretty crappy in UK...
Yeah - I understand what you are saying about comercialisation... Looks like now you will need a degree (the commercial one of course...) to choose a degree... I'm surprised no-one came up with it yet - a niche market to explore ;)
And I can assure you that the first year of a Polish university is far from being the same as the first year of English university
I rest my case - I haven't studied in UK. But I still think it depends on institution. There are some pretty good Unis in Poland and some pretty crappy in UK...
Yeah - I understand what you are saying about comercialisation... Looks like now you will need a degree (the commercial one of course...) to choose a degree... I'm surprised no-one came up with it yet - a niche market to explore ;)
sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Work / What is a 'HND' Business qualification in Poland? [42]
They may be in certain aspects - but as Matura they are the entry level to University. In this particular aspect they are equal.
GCSE... Ok, maybe in South Africa the educational system is a bit old an they are done later... What I was saying is that this is not enough to enter University, hence additional education is required (A-levels or Foundation).
Bottom line is that there are fundamental differences in the educational system across the world and it's not easy to find equivalent of every single thing without generalisation, such as MA = Magister, BA = Licencjat etc.
An as with every generalisation there will be 100's of examples where the given example is irrelevant because of the education level of the institution, schooling age, years spent at school or similar.
And the problem is that because of lack of some worldwide institution which would regulate this this is going to get worse - because people want "the paper" (degree, MBA, you name it...). Which now creates the response from the educational market which will be eager to provide "the paper". As more of the institutions are willing to provide it, the cost goes down and so does the standard... Unfortunately. So what's next? I saw a very interesting movie (movie not so good, but interesting concept) a while ago called "Idiocracy" - is this the way we are heading?
A Levels are much higher than Matura, which is not especially respected.
They may be in certain aspects - but as Matura they are the entry level to University. In this particular aspect they are equal.
GCSE... Ok, maybe in South Africa the educational system is a bit old an they are done later... What I was saying is that this is not enough to enter University, hence additional education is required (A-levels or Foundation).
Bottom line is that there are fundamental differences in the educational system across the world and it's not easy to find equivalent of every single thing without generalisation, such as MA = Magister, BA = Licencjat etc.
An as with every generalisation there will be 100's of examples where the given example is irrelevant because of the education level of the institution, schooling age, years spent at school or similar.
And the problem is that because of lack of some worldwide institution which would regulate this this is going to get worse - because people want "the paper" (degree, MBA, you name it...). Which now creates the response from the educational market which will be eager to provide "the paper". As more of the institutions are willing to provide it, the cost goes down and so does the standard... Unfortunately. So what's next? I saw a very interesting movie (movie not so good, but interesting concept) a while ago called "Idiocracy" - is this the way we are heading?
sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Work / What is a 'HND' Business qualification in Poland? [42]
Yes - some institutions actually quantify this, usually over 35-40 (depends, but generally this type of age) and over 7 years in managerial position - subject to interview :) believe me, went through many of the "specifications" as I wasn't sure if my Licencjat would be accepted...
That's because:
1) we start school at 7
2) Brits start school at 5
therefore...
1) they do they GCSE when 17, but they are actually lower level than Matura
2) only A levels (or Foundation) is considered good enough for Uni entry - that's why A-levels are often considered equal to Matura.
The reality is - that this is all complicated and it does depend on the level of institution. Hopefully Bologna Process will put some clarity to this.
considerable management experience
Yes - some institutions actually quantify this, usually over 35-40 (depends, but generally this type of age) and over 7 years in managerial position - subject to interview :) believe me, went through many of the "specifications" as I wasn't sure if my Licencjat would be accepted...
12 years of schooling followed by two years of college
That's because:
1) we start school at 7
2) Brits start school at 5
therefore...
1) they do they GCSE when 17, but they are actually lower level than Matura
2) only A levels (or Foundation) is considered good enough for Uni entry - that's why A-levels are often considered equal to Matura.
The reality is - that this is all complicated and it does depend on the level of institution. Hopefully Bologna Process will put some clarity to this.
sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Work / What is a 'HND' Business qualification in Poland? [42]
Yes - exactly, you start licencjat after 12 years of schooling (same as Bachelors).
As for Bologna Process - this is new to me, but I'm glad to see this. I completely agree that there is too many mickey-mouse degrees around.
And you DO need a degree for MBA (at least a reputable one) - if you are not over 40 and don't have years of managerial experience in top level management - the once that don't request this are as mickey-mouse as some licencjat courses around.
Three years plus two foundation years following 12 years of school.
Yes - exactly, you start licencjat after 12 years of schooling (same as Bachelors).
As for Bologna Process - this is new to me, but I'm glad to see this. I completely agree that there is too many mickey-mouse degrees around.
And you DO need a degree for MBA (at least a reputable one) - if you are not over 40 and don't have years of managerial experience in top level management - the once that don't request this are as mickey-mouse as some licencjat courses around.
sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Work / What is a 'HND' Business qualification in Poland? [42]
In some institutions it does - if they follow the same program. For example Liverpool University.
Yes - and from this link:
"The Polish equivalent of a Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree (given by a university) is called licencjat, while in a technical university (politechnika) one gets the title of Engineer (inżynier). Magister is the Polish equivalent of Master's degree. Doktor is the Polish equivalent of a doctoral degree (PhD)."
Which now keeps me wondering... where did the BCom came from?
An HND gives access to the final year of an MA program? Not in the UK it doesn't
In some institutions it does - if they follow the same program. For example Liverpool University.
Bologna Process is currently creating a table of equivalence, Europe-wide.
Yes - and from this link:
"The Polish equivalent of a Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree (given by a university) is called licencjat, while in a technical university (politechnika) one gets the title of Engineer (inżynier). Magister is the Polish equivalent of Master's degree. Doktor is the Polish equivalent of a doctoral degree (PhD)."
Which now keeps me wondering... where did the BCom came from?
sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Work / What is a 'HND' Business qualification in Poland? [42]
"A" levels is a college education which is somehow similar to matura (matric). You need this to enter degree education.
You do licencjat after "matura" over 3 years also in territary degree courses (licencjat is not only done over weekend).
I have Licencjat in Economics from Poland which was translated as Bachelors of Commerce by sworn translator and was sufficient as base for MBA (for which degree is needed, which is Bachelors).
It was also sufficient for my company to accept me on managerial position for which they also required degree education.
So based on those facts I conclude that Licencjat is equal to Bachelors.
Generally Bachelors is 3 years after matriculation, so is Licencjat.
You can also do Bachelor's degree over weekend or on-line, you just have to work hard.
The problem is that the education system in Poland is not exactly the same as the British based, so it's often up to the institution themselves to recognize or reject someones diploma/certificate - but in general, if you have Licencjat you will only have to do final year for Master's course in UK institution (provided that profile of the course matches) - same as if you had Bachelors.
In the UK that amount of work after the end of school will get you something called "A levels"
"A" levels is a college education which is somehow similar to matura (matric). You need this to enter degree education.
You do licencjat after "matura" over 3 years also in territary degree courses (licencjat is not only done over weekend).
I have Licencjat in Economics from Poland which was translated as Bachelors of Commerce by sworn translator and was sufficient as base for MBA (for which degree is needed, which is Bachelors).
It was also sufficient for my company to accept me on managerial position for which they also required degree education.
So based on those facts I conclude that Licencjat is equal to Bachelors.
Generally Bachelors is 3 years after matriculation, so is Licencjat.
You can also do Bachelor's degree over weekend or on-line, you just have to work hard.
The problem is that the education system in Poland is not exactly the same as the British based, so it's often up to the institution themselves to recognize or reject someones diploma/certificate - but in general, if you have Licencjat you will only have to do final year for Master's course in UK institution (provided that profile of the course matches) - same as if you had Bachelors.
sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Love / Finding a Polish girl for mariage (Sweden)? [23]
Get a job in Poland. Once there - you will have enough contacts with Polish women to decide.
Dating sites might be an idea, but you have to be careful, generally don't "make" relationship over the net, make it real as soon as possible, otherwise you might just waste time.
Of course you need to find a girlfriend that speaks at least some English - otherwise (unless you speak Polish) it will be difficult for here to move due to language barrier.
Get a job in Poland. Once there - you will have enough contacts with Polish women to decide.
Dating sites might be an idea, but you have to be careful, generally don't "make" relationship over the net, make it real as soon as possible, otherwise you might just waste time.
Of course you need to find a girlfriend that speaks at least some English - otherwise (unless you speak Polish) it will be difficult for here to move due to language barrier.
sa11y
3 Jan 2012
Work / What is a 'HND' Business qualification in Poland? [42]
No - they are not exactly equal. Licencjat is a 3 year degree programme (equal to Bachelors degree).
HNC is quual to 1st year and HND is equal to 2 year programme. This would be something on a level of "Szkola Pomaturalna" - but I'm not sure if those exist any more.
Generally HND gives access to final 3rd year in University (Masters or Bachelors degree programmes).
Both are respected qualifications, equal to a Polish Licencjat
No - they are not exactly equal. Licencjat is a 3 year degree programme (equal to Bachelors degree).
HNC is quual to 1st year and HND is equal to 2 year programme. This would be something on a level of "Szkola Pomaturalna" - but I'm not sure if those exist any more.
Generally HND gives access to final 3rd year in University (Masters or Bachelors degree programmes).
sa11y
29 Dec 2011
Love / Problem with my Polish boyfriend [74]
Drew, if you are anything like I was at various points of my ever failing relationships, then all you want to hear is that everything will be ok, and that he is just taking time off. Unfortunately, as history showed to me this is not always true. I wasted quite a lot of time being dillusional. Don't make my mistakes. Go out. Enjoy yourself. Don't call him. Have a drink or few. Have a cry if you need to. LOOSE YOUR PHONE. But whatever you do, give him time to get to miss you. If he does not, than cut your losses. If he loves you, he will be back to UK in no time once you give him sensation that he might lose you. Good luck.
Drew, if you are anything like I was at various points of my ever failing relationships, then all you want to hear is that everything will be ok, and that he is just taking time off. Unfortunately, as history showed to me this is not always true. I wasted quite a lot of time being dillusional. Don't make my mistakes. Go out. Enjoy yourself. Don't call him. Have a drink or few. Have a cry if you need to. LOOSE YOUR PHONE. But whatever you do, give him time to get to miss you. If he does not, than cut your losses. If he loves you, he will be back to UK in no time once you give him sensation that he might lose you. Good luck.
sa11y
23 Dec 2011
Law / Sending Western Union cash to friends in Poland - questions [25]
Now - I'm probably asking for trouble here, but apparently sex services are not taxed :) This sound like a big joke (and I'm not even sure if it's true) but apparently a good way to avoid taxes is to declare earning as income from prostitution... As far as this does not involve soliciting or organised activity this is apparently legal... I know a friend of mine who was once prepared to explain he undeclared income like this (this was when she was earning her salary abroad where she was illegally employed, before Poland becoming part of EU). Luckily she was never questioned...
Now the real problem - how do you convince your friend ;)
Other that that there is also "darowizna" - as far as I know this is not taxed (but I'm not sure about the limit) - it will be easier for your friends to find out what they can and cannot receive.
Now - I'm probably asking for trouble here, but apparently sex services are not taxed :) This sound like a big joke (and I'm not even sure if it's true) but apparently a good way to avoid taxes is to declare earning as income from prostitution... As far as this does not involve soliciting or organised activity this is apparently legal... I know a friend of mine who was once prepared to explain he undeclared income like this (this was when she was earning her salary abroad where she was illegally employed, before Poland becoming part of EU). Luckily she was never questioned...
Now the real problem - how do you convince your friend ;)
Other that that there is also "darowizna" - as far as I know this is not taxed (but I'm not sure about the limit) - it will be easier for your friends to find out what they can and cannot receive.
sa11y
23 Dec 2011
USA, Canada / If America is so bad, why move here? [254]
Fuzzy - this is actually quite ironic (especially for all those poor folks that want to come to USA to live and can't) but it would actually be quite easy to move to USA for work as I do work for international company that has big facility in USA - this is still a possibility (in fact here in South Africa I'm becoming a bit of "dead wood" and it's been hinted to me that I should consider relocation in next few years...).
But what I'm talking about is going to USA for holiday - I know this shouldn't be a problem either, I just have to get the papers, bookings and all together, but like I said - I'm not really a typical holidaymaker, I usually book one or two nights after arrival and then go as I please. Hubby is a biker and would like to do route 66 (or part of it...) - can't imagine booking all the accommodation en-route... It's just so frustrating that I need the stupid visa!
It can be a royal pain without blood relatives there to petition for you but it can be done
Fuzzy - this is actually quite ironic (especially for all those poor folks that want to come to USA to live and can't) but it would actually be quite easy to move to USA for work as I do work for international company that has big facility in USA - this is still a possibility (in fact here in South Africa I'm becoming a bit of "dead wood" and it's been hinted to me that I should consider relocation in next few years...).
But what I'm talking about is going to USA for holiday - I know this shouldn't be a problem either, I just have to get the papers, bookings and all together, but like I said - I'm not really a typical holidaymaker, I usually book one or two nights after arrival and then go as I please. Hubby is a biker and would like to do route 66 (or part of it...) - can't imagine booking all the accommodation en-route... It's just so frustrating that I need the stupid visa!
sa11y
22 Dec 2011
USA, Canada / If America is so bad, why move here? [254]
Exactly that - for any other kind of stay you always need a visa anyway. So USA is basically limiting their number of tourists (as I believe that people who are desperate to get there to work will do this anyway).
I thought about going to USA, but the fact that you have to organize everything before going there to get the visa is a big deterrent for me - I'm not the package holiday type...
Maybe they want to join or visit they relatives in USA? Maybe they want feel equality of opportunity among other European citizens but really they not going visit USA?
Exactly that - for any other kind of stay you always need a visa anyway. So USA is basically limiting their number of tourists (as I believe that people who are desperate to get there to work will do this anyway).
I thought about going to USA, but the fact that you have to organize everything before going there to get the visa is a big deterrent for me - I'm not the package holiday type...
sa11y
20 Dec 2011
Love / Polish men calling polish girl for dating englishman [80]
Ian - most of them DON'T have a problem, only the stupid nationalistic one do. And being in your 40's why the hell would you care? Just get on with your lives. I'm married to Englishman and never ever had any issues.
What you might consider though is that your girlfriend is a bit unsure about this relationship and is using the "Polish men story" as an excuse to slow it down without hurting you. So if she things it's a good idea that you go to Poland, then go and do not fear. If she doesn't want you to go, just accept it and don't push.
do all polishmen have problem with polish girl having english boyfriend
Ian - most of them DON'T have a problem, only the stupid nationalistic one do. And being in your 40's why the hell would you care? Just get on with your lives. I'm married to Englishman and never ever had any issues.
What you might consider though is that your girlfriend is a bit unsure about this relationship and is using the "Polish men story" as an excuse to slow it down without hurting you. So if she things it's a good idea that you go to Poland, then go and do not fear. If she doesn't want you to go, just accept it and don't push.
sa11y
20 Dec 2011
Love / Do polish men like career women? [60]
How is that any better than being a handy man, helper on a building site or a door man? I'm not disrespecting any of those jobs, but you have to have a right level of comparison. You can make a career out of anything, it's the attitude. If a wife is a very good/qualified nanny with good salary why should her job be less important than her builder husband?
Women in managerial positions do quite well in terms of money, so their expectations are actually less of a financial nature and more of a love and support and sharing of the household duties :))) that's probably why a lot of like Polish men prefer women without career aspirations, they like their washing, laundry and cooking done :))))
polish girls career resolves around the areas of baby sitting,opiekunki and cleaning
How is that any better than being a handy man, helper on a building site or a door man? I'm not disrespecting any of those jobs, but you have to have a right level of comparison. You can make a career out of anything, it's the attitude. If a wife is a very good/qualified nanny with good salary why should her job be less important than her builder husband?
I wonder what the demands of polish women in managerial positions
Women in managerial positions do quite well in terms of money, so their expectations are actually less of a financial nature and more of a love and support and sharing of the household duties :))) that's probably why a lot of like Polish men prefer women without career aspirations, they like their washing, laundry and cooking done :))))
sa11y
19 Dec 2011
Love / Polish wife making more money than husband - does it bother you? [20]
No - we both earn quite good salaries, but mine is a bit higher. But I think his "ego" part wants to "equalize" ;)
you keep earning the money love and let him prgress in his own way
No - we both earn quite good salaries, but mine is a bit higher. But I think his "ego" part wants to "equalize" ;)
sa11y
16 Dec 2011
Love / Polish wife making more money than husband - does it bother you? [20]
Yeah, but you kind of can't talk about it without being told that you are racist...
Yeah, but you kind of can't talk about it without being told that you are racist...
sa11y
16 Dec 2011
Love / Polish wife making more money than husband - does it bother you? [20]
Southern, I live in South Africa, there is`t too many single Polish men under 50 or over 30 here;-)
I guess I'm just lucky, I work for a good company that pays quite well. I didn't follow my husband to SA, I got transferred by company and we met here.
Not sure what you mean by sharing with 'king of love' but maybe I'm not your typical Slavic woman. For your information, workmarket in SA is shrinking for 'pale males' in SA due to very open and official policies giving preference to blacks (this is called BEEE), perhaps if he was black he would make more :-P
Southern, I live in South Africa, there is`t too many single Polish men under 50 or over 30 here;-)
I guess I'm just lucky, I work for a good company that pays quite well. I didn't follow my husband to SA, I got transferred by company and we met here.
Not sure what you mean by sharing with 'king of love' but maybe I'm not your typical Slavic woman. For your information, workmarket in SA is shrinking for 'pale males' in SA due to very open and official policies giving preference to blacks (this is called BEEE), perhaps if he was black he would make more :-P
sa11y
16 Dec 2011
Love / Polish wife making more money than husband - does it bother you? [20]
To Sasha - yes, I do, although it varies, as my salary is bonus driven. This does not seem to bothrr my husband, but it does motivate him to progress, he is now thinking about doing MBA. So in a way this works very well for us. But I think it would bother him if difference was big. My husband is not even Polish, i say that because generally in Poland men make more money than women so they are not used to having it other way round. I think times are changing, women are catching up with men in many areas and men haven`t had chance to adapt. So this can cause problems.
To Sasha - yes, I do, although it varies, as my salary is bonus driven. This does not seem to bothrr my husband, but it does motivate him to progress, he is now thinking about doing MBA. So in a way this works very well for us. But I think it would bother him if difference was big. My husband is not even Polish, i say that because generally in Poland men make more money than women so they are not used to having it other way round. I think times are changing, women are catching up with men in many areas and men haven`t had chance to adapt. So this can cause problems.
sa11y
15 Dec 2011
Love / Polish wife making more money than husband - does it bother you? [20]
Does it bother you guys? Why?
Does it bother you guys? Why?
sa11y
15 Dec 2011
Love / Well.. I got a Polish girl pregnant.. [88]
Do you really think that we would reach a population on Earth of 7 billion of most pregnancies were intended?
He does not seem to be complaining, so doesn't matter if pregnancy was intentional or not. On the contrary - seems to be happy with his fatherhood.
It's usually 28 weeks (I flew when I was just about that), after that she needs a letter from a doctor - but yes, it's not a good idea to fly when you are heavily pregnant.
Do you really think that we would reach a population on Earth of 7 billion of most pregnancies were intended?
All I'm saying is that if this jackass wasn't planning on having a baby then he is clearly irresponsible and in lack of intelligence.
He does not seem to be complaining, so doesn't matter if pregnancy was intentional or not. On the contrary - seems to be happy with his fatherhood.
no airline will let pregnant woman fly if she is more than 5 months along
It's usually 28 weeks (I flew when I was just about that), after that she needs a letter from a doctor - but yes, it's not a good idea to fly when you are heavily pregnant.
sa11y
15 Dec 2011
Love / Want to ask a Polish girl out? [27]
Coffee or lunch is a good idea, dinner is to close to night and suggests something else :) especially dinner in your or her place ;) should follow when time is right
Coffee or lunch is a good idea, dinner is to close to night and suggests something else :) especially dinner in your or her place ;) should follow when time is right
sa11y
15 Dec 2011
Language / Interesting inconsistency between Polish and Russian [71]
haha, a clasic one from Czech language:
Polish >>> Czech meaning
mieszkac (live), mieszkanie (place to live, flat) >>> look for
szukac (look for) >>> fu** (yeas, the everknown swear word :)
szukam mieszkania - looking for a flat in Polish
very similar to:
mieszkam szukania - looking for a fu** in Czech
haha, a clasic one from Czech language:
Polish >>> Czech meaning
mieszkac (live), mieszkanie (place to live, flat) >>> look for
szukac (look for) >>> fu** (yeas, the everknown swear word :)
szukam mieszkania - looking for a flat in Polish
very similar to:
mieszkam szukania - looking for a fu** in Czech
sa11y
14 Dec 2011
Work / (English and teaching in Poland) Help needed urgently re a VISA [13]
Has her visa lapsed already? If yes - she HAS TO leave, you can't get married in Poland if she is not there legally.
If her visa hasn't lapsed yet - get a legal advice FAST. She may need to change the status of her visa to include intent to marry you, although you can get married and then apply for a new visa.
If her visa lapsed, don't risk - go back to UK with her and sort it out there - if you are British it will be much easier there.
but we are in Poland now. Love her to bits so could marry here, if thats possible
Has her visa lapsed already? If yes - she HAS TO leave, you can't get married in Poland if she is not there legally.
If her visa hasn't lapsed yet - get a legal advice FAST. She may need to change the status of her visa to include intent to marry you, although you can get married and then apply for a new visa.
If her visa lapsed, don't risk - go back to UK with her and sort it out there - if you are British it will be much easier there.
sa11y
14 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Mortgages in Poland while living and working in the UK? [20]
Fees are negotiable, there are lots of agents, make sure you use reputable one, those two are just examples. They have nice offices in Warsaw, so quite a something to maintain ;-)
Fees are negotiable, there are lots of agents, make sure you use reputable one, those two are just examples. They have nice offices in Warsaw, so quite a something to maintain ;-)
sa11y
13 Dec 2011
Life / What is the Cheapest way to send money FROM POLAND to INDIA ? [23]
This thread is a bit old, so you may have found answer. If not - then if you want to transfer money between own bank accounts, try moneybookers.com
I've been using them transferring money from South Africa for few years now, never had problem.
You will need to submit some paperwork (passport scan, confirmation of address, might even be proof that you earned the money legally - like a contract, not sure as I did this quite a while ago). It takes approx 5 working days for money to appear on the other bank account, they charge small provision and you will lose few % on the exchange (as you don't have option to fix spot rate) but I still found them the cheapest of all options.
This thread is a bit old, so you may have found answer. If not - then if you want to transfer money between own bank accounts, try moneybookers.com
I've been using them transferring money from South Africa for few years now, never had problem.
You will need to submit some paperwork (passport scan, confirmation of address, might even be proof that you earned the money legally - like a contract, not sure as I did this quite a while ago). It takes approx 5 working days for money to appear on the other bank account, they charge small provision and you will lose few % on the exchange (as you don't have option to fix spot rate) but I still found them the cheapest of all options.
sa11y
13 Dec 2011
Study / Information Needed: Skarbek University, Warsaw. [57]
theKNOWLEDGE
Hythorn- I cannot agree with you more - I have a suspicion that what they advertise as MBA is a standard masters degree. Technically the same thing, but the title of MBA is being constantly abused based on the same analogy.
Jones - If you want real MBA, stick to acclaimed programs offered by reputable universities - in Poland the reputable universities are the state ones (google "Uniwersytet", you will come up with quite a few of them, I'm sure that some of them will have international programs) - Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Uniwersytet Gdanski, Uniwersytet Wroclawski are the good ones (there is more).
If you want to take a chance and rather want to come to Poland for "paper" choose a cheap one, but don't expect a lot of job prospects after that...
theKNOWLEDGE
I have this nagging suspicion that something is not right with this school as it cannot be this easy. Please come back to the site and keep us updated as to how you get on
Hythorn- I cannot agree with you more - I have a suspicion that what they advertise as MBA is a standard masters degree. Technically the same thing, but the title of MBA is being constantly abused based on the same analogy.
Jones - If you want real MBA, stick to acclaimed programs offered by reputable universities - in Poland the reputable universities are the state ones (google "Uniwersytet", you will come up with quite a few of them, I'm sure that some of them will have international programs) - Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Uniwersytet Gdanski, Uniwersytet Wroclawski are the good ones (there is more).
If you want to take a chance and rather want to come to Poland for "paper" choose a cheap one, but don't expect a lot of job prospects after that...
sa11y
13 Dec 2011
Polonia / TRAVEL TO DUBAI - VISA for a POLE? [29]
Primaverka - check with airlines, but I don't think you need visa to stay in transfer hall.
Otherwise, you can get transit visa (or two of them if you are intending to get out of the airport both times).
Primaverka - check with airlines, but I don't think you need visa to stay in transfer hall.
Otherwise, you can get transit visa (or two of them if you are intending to get out of the airport both times).
sa11y
13 Dec 2011
Real Estate / Mortgages in Poland while living and working in the UK? [20]
Hi Marcus, best would be to find international estate agents that operates in Poland as well as in UK, but even if they don't operate in UK, big estate agents (like Emmerson Nieruchomosci, AD Dragowski) should be able to guide you.
You will most certainly speak to your banks in UK and in Poland about financing options, generally you can take mortgage for certain portion (I think at some stage it was 70% if you are non resident in Poland, but this could have change).
Hi Marcus, best would be to find international estate agents that operates in Poland as well as in UK, but even if they don't operate in UK, big estate agents (like Emmerson Nieruchomosci, AD Dragowski) should be able to guide you.
You will most certainly speak to your banks in UK and in Poland about financing options, generally you can take mortgage for certain portion (I think at some stage it was 70% if you are non resident in Poland, but this could have change).