Language / 'stary pryk' - Translation Check - person from a story speaks Polish [71]

@HGoshorn

Yes, it cannot be dropped like the English word "that". And the object of założę is "się", and the object of "masz" is "co". Neither is intransitive.

Language / 'stary pryk' - Translation Check - person from a story speaks Polish [71]

@HGoshorn

"Co" is "that". All (that) you have. The "that" can be dropped in English. The "you" can be dropped in Polish, and usually is, like in Latin.

Language / 'stary pryk' - Translation Check - person from a story speaks Polish [71]

@HGoshorn

No. It's not an adjective, but a pronoun, and it's always neuter. There is no "feminine form".

Language / 'stary pryk' - Translation Check - person from a story speaks Polish [71]

@HGoshorn

"Wszystko" is neuter, and the case here is nominative, as it is the predicate of the verb "jest".

Language / 'stary pryk' - Translation Check - person from a story speaks Polish [71]


No. "Pidżynowa angielszczyzna" must be nominative, in any PIE derived language, including Latin, Polish and English, because it is the subject of "jest". The object of "masz" is "co", which is correctly in the accusative here, as it would be in Latin and English, as well. It's immaterial that the nominative and accusative forms of "co", "quid" and "what" are identical. The case here is clearly accusative. You have got to work on your parsing.

Law / Leaving Poland before karta pobytu decision [7]

The "information desk" told you??? What would they know? Did you ask to speak to the officer handling your case? They would have the answer. No one here is going to be able to give you an answer that means anything. We could guess, but that's all. For example, I would guess that you would have to reapply from the beginning once you return to Poland. However, I don't know how your marriage may affect that. Is your marriage officially registered in Poland?

Law / Leaving Poland before karta pobytu decision [7]

Why are you asking on an anonymous internet forum instead of at the Foreigners Office? Surely they will give you a far better answer.

Study / INDIAN student applied at Warsaw University of Technology in Poland with some delicate questions [22]

@sashti

You are aware that that is a masters program? The bachelors takes four years, and the masters takes another two years. I wouldn't recommend the accelerated (1.5 year) masters course unless you are a top student from a very good school, and have at least a few years work experience. Otherwise, you are going to find the two-year program challenging enough.

Overall, studying at WUT offers no more advantage than studying at a good IIT. Poland is not a rich country, and R&D dollars are scarce, so students complain about these things:

1) There are no part-time jobs or paid internships for non-EU students in Poland. If you cannot afford to pay 100% for your studies and stay in Poland, then Poland is not a realistic option for you. Make your plans on the very safe assumption that you will never be able to earn even a single penny during your stay in Poland.

2) Instruction is long on (outdated) theory and short on (innovative and interesting) practical coursework and student projects. What practical courses exist are outdated and use antiquated equipment. Student projects are likewise largely theoretical, with little money available for more interesting and cutting-edge projects.

3) Universities do not have strong business and community ties, so networking and searching for jobs is very difficult, especially for foreigners. Integrating yourself into the professional community is a lot harder because networking is extremely difficult.

4) Degrees are respected less than those from richer countries, especially from ABET accredited schools.

5) Campus life and student culture are minimal compared to schools in the US. This is especially difficult for non-EU students who do not speak the local language (It will take you several years of very hard work to learn the basics, and you won't be motivated to because it is highly unlikely that you will be able to find a job in Poland after you study, or would even want one). You will get very little support and help from your university, unlike at, for example, an American university.

6) There is absolutely no financial aid available nor any possibility of finding on-campus employment.

My advice would be to study either at a good IIT at home in India, or at a good engineering school in the following countries: the US, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan or Singapore.

Studying in Poland may be cheaper in the short run, but the quality of education and the value of the diploma are lower, too, especially in terms of finding well paid and interesting jobs, so it turns out to be more expensive in the long run. Go where the R&D dollars are, and, like I said, Poland has very little R&D.

Study / Overview of the WSGE university in Poland [42]

Also, a degree in a field that does not require lots and lots of advanced applied mathematics is a bad investment even in those richer countries, unless you are a top student in a top program at a top university. A degree in finance from London South Bank (the worst university in the UK) would be next to worthless, whereas one from across the river at the London School of Economics (one of the top universities) would be worth a lot more. A degree in financial mathematics, on the other hand, would be worth very much.

Make sure that the field you are studying will actually help you get a high paying job, And don't believe any hype from school recruiters or internet sites. Like I said, the best measure of future earning potential is how much advanced applied mathematics you study. The second best measure is the reputation of the school you attend.

Study / Overview of the WSGE university in Poland [42]

@shrenik shah

Same thing. It's a waste of time. The countries in Europe you should be considering are the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In other words, the richer countries. The rest are pretty much a poor investment, especially the countries in the eastern part of the EU, including Poland and Latvia.

Law / What to do after being denied a visa to Poland? [7]

@chinjurenju

Save your money and forget about the appeal, and about studying in Poland. Your appeal won't be considered unless you can prove that the consul hearing your case acted improperly. He did not, as he had every right to expect that you and your husband would not leave Poland when your visa expires. The fault is yours for not being able to prove otherwise.

Besides, studying in Poland is rarely a good investment for non-EU students. Find a good university in India and study something that will help you get a good job. Something STEM with lots of applied math.

Dreams are for little children. Responsible adults make realistic plans.

Study / INDIAN student applied at Warsaw University of Technology in Poland with some delicate questions [22]

@shrenik shah

With very few exceptions, and those mostly in high-math fields, degrees from programs taught in English are generally not worth the investment. This is true for just about any university in Poland, including the University of Warsaw. There are certainly much better options, either in your home country or in a richer western European or English-speaking country. Poland offers very little to very few students from non-EU countries. Poland is not the golden opportunity that you are looking for, or that the recruiters and websites make it out to be.

What do you want to study, and what do you plan to do with your degree once you finish?

Study / Overview of the WSGE university in Poland [42]

@cms

WS covers a lot of territory. Some are serious. Most are not. Very few, if any, are viable options for non-EU students who can't speak fluent Polish.

Unfortunately, accreditation doesn't mean much in terms of the value of the degrees offered, as accreditation seems rather easy to get in Poland. Most degrees from English-language programs offered the state-run universities are essentially worthless,as well.

Study / Overview of the WSGE university in Poland [42]

@cms

None of that means that a degree from there is worth anything, though. It's fake in the sense that it does not engage in serious academics and award degrees that mean anything in the real world. You meant to say that it is not a mail-order diploma mill. In any case, it would be a total waste of time and even more money for the OP to study there.

Study / Overview of the WSGE university in Poland [42]

@shrenik shah

You could request your money back from the school, but that is about it. They might be nice enough to give it back, but, then again, they might not. There's really nothing much you can do about it. Well, at least you learned an important lesson, though it came at a high price.

Realistically, Poland is not a viable option for you, so focus on getting a quality education either in your own country, or, if you can afford it, in a richer country in western Europe or an English-speaking country. And study something that will get you a job, not something like business, economics, finance, law or international relations. Good fields to study are fields with lots and lots of advanced applied mathematics, like petroleum engineering, geological engineering, biomedical engineering, financial mathematics, financial engineering, econometrics and actuarial science.

The best predictor of your future earning potential is the number of advanced mathematics courses you have taken. We live in a technocracy, and math means money. Non-math graduates are in much less demand.

Study / Overview of the WSGE university in Poland [42]

@shrenik shah

Then you flushed your money down the toilet. You can try and ask for it back, but you may have lost it. It's difficult and near impossible to transfer from a fake school to a real school once you come to Poland. And, like I said, there would be little point in doing that anyway, as degrees from programs taught in English are generally worthless, even from reputable Polish universities.

Best forget about Poland and make realistic plans to study elsewhere, such as at a good university in your home country.

Study / Overview of the WSGE university in Poland [42]

@shrenik shah

There are other threads on this forum about that school. It is a fake school, and a degree from there is worth nothing.

It is a scam operation that takes advantage of gullible foreigners. The same is true for almost all private schools in Poland, and for programs taught in English at real state-run schools, with few exceptions. Again, with few exceptions, studying in Poland is generally a poor investment for students from non-EU countries who do not speak fluent Polish.

Ignore any hype you may see from university recruiters or on internet sites such as study in poland. They are incredibly dishonest. Either study at a good university in your home country, or at a good university in a rich western European or English-speaking country, if you can afford it. Don't waste your time and money on Poland and the other poorer countries of the EU. While the tuition may be cheaper than in the richer countries, the degree you will earn will be essentially worthless, and will not help you find employment anywhere in the world.

Oh, and no. There are no part-time jobs for foreign students in Poland.

Real Estate / Flats for rents in nice places in Krakow - suggestion for good location to live with family [3]

@tsrpc

You're going to have to pay more like 2000 to 2500 PLN for a two room apartment, including rent, administration fees and all utilities except telephone/TV/internet. Beware of cheaper apartments, because it usually means there is something majorly wrong with them. They could be inconvenient in terms of transportation. Or they could have, for example, a small kitchen that is impractical to use, so you end up spending more because you eat out rather than cook at home. Or they could have bad windows, which can cost you a lot to heat. Or you could end up having really bad neighbors. Or there might not be any good grocery stores in the area. You get the idea.

My advice is to enlist an OLDER experienced native Polish colleague to help you find the apartment and negotiate with the owner. It will save you a lot of time, money and heartache in the long run. Older experienced Poles know what to look for, and what to avoid. There is no way that you could possibly have a clue.

Location is important, as you don't want to have to commute three hours a day just to save a couple hundred PLN. Getting to work without having to change trams is a great plus, especially in the winter. Do all you can to live near a tram stop on a line that serves your place of work.

I lived in three apartments during my twelve year stay in Poland, and I am very happy that I had older experienced Poles help me. Even though I speak Polish, I would not have done as well as they did. Pay them generously if you must. It's worth every penny.

Food / Pumpkin and Rhubarb in Kraków [15]


With seasonal fruits and vegetables, it's the other way around. At peak season, they are at their best and cheapest. Off season, they are tasteless and costly.

Life / Working in Mokotow - Living in ... ? (Warsaw) [5]

@doll_steak

Whatever. If you can't be bothered, why should anyone else?

Life / Working in Mokotow - Living in ... ? (Warsaw) [5]

@doll_steak

Well, without an idea of your income, your long term plans, and your lifestyle expectations, nobody is going to be able to give you any useful advice. So how much will you be earning, how long do you expect to stay in Poland, where are you from, and what kind of lifestyle do you expect to lead? Also, are you coming alone or bringing others along? How old are you? Which languages do you speak? Being stingy with information about yourself and your circumstances will get you only a vague generic answer that won't be of much use to you.

Polonia / Learn Polish in Delhi [5]

Just using the correct form of the number "two" in Polish is a great example. And all the imperfective/perfective pairs are another, as they all have to be learned individually, with no perceptible rhyme or reason. The amount of phonetic manipulation of word stems that you have to perform on the fly is staggering. The time you have to spend from starting to learn the language to being able to speak it sorta fluently is quite long, especially compared to a mostly "Kali jeśc, Kali pić" "plug-and-play" language like English.

Polonia / Learn Polish in Delhi [5]

Not very much point in that. That's only two months away, and you won't learn much Polish in that time. Enroll in a Polish for foreigners course once you get to Poland. Be prepared to spend A LOT of time and hard work, though. Polish is a perversely complicated language, and it will take you several years to learn to speak it fluently. Saying even the simplest things requires a good deal of grammatical knowledge and practice. It's not a "plug-and-play" language like English.

How long do you plan to spend in Poland?

Love / Do I move from UK to Poland or not? (I met a Polish lady) [21]

@Ronnie0805

It will end in failure unless you land a job that pays well enough for you to support yourself comfortably, and that would be hard to do without good education, skills and experience, and without knowledge of the local language.

Frankly, you should focus on learning English first.

Study / Wroclaw - High School Student Exchange Program [3]

@JohnnyJRocket

The person to write to would be Lydia Cybulska, the English teacher at LO XII. Good school, and good teacher. If she can't help you, she will put you in touch with someone who can. Her email is liddiac@gmail.

Until then, your daughter should be bringing her advanced reading Polish up to snuff, and also her math, which is a bit more demanding than that in American schools. The curriculum is very heavy, and she won't have any time to play catch up. Every minute of preparation now will save an hour of pain in the future.

LO XII is centrally located just west of the square on Plac Orląt Lwowskich not far from the Akademia Muzyczna on Plac Solidarnarności/JPII. Easy access by tram to all parts of the city.

Travel / Returning to Poland after 20 years in America [18]


Acquire education, skills and experience that are saleable on the highly competitive Polish job market, and improve your proficiency of Polish to educated native-speaker level. And, of course, educate yourself about and prepare yourself for the realities of living in Poland. Flushing any silly romantic ideas you might have is an absolute must. If your motive for coming to Poland is to "escape", it won't have a pretty ending.

Study / Academic year start and end months in Poland English medium schools [8]


You are aware that English itself is an immigrant language in the UK, and that the language and the country of England are named for their original home in Angeln, which is now in northern Schleswig-Holstein? And that the official languages of England were French and Latin for several centuries after 1066, and English could not be used in courts of law until 1661? And that the current ruling house is German, with Elizabeth II being the first monarch in that house to have any recent English ancestors (on her fathers side, you have to go way, way, way back before you hit an English ancestor).

For the greater part of its history, education in "English medium" would have been considered a fanciful idea in England.

Food / Help identifying a herb for chicken soup [15]

@Polonius3

It doesn't fit his description of the herb at all. If you read the thread, you will see that I originally suggested marjoram, but he said "She let the plant mature, pulled the whole plant, let it dry, and used primarily the seeds on the end of the stalk." And later, "Instead of seeds, what she used was the pods or seed husks that were in groups at the end of the stalks." That does not jive at all with marjoram. Or thyme.

Another possibility is coriander. However, the description of the herb is so vague that no positive ID can be made.

Work / Studies In Poland, is it easy to survive on part-time jobs? [259]

@shrenik shah

First of all, there are no part-time jobs, or jobs of any sort, for foreign students in Poland. If your "agent", school "recruiter", "consultant" or any website says otherwise, they are lying. Make your plans on the very safe assumption that you will never be able to earn a single penny during your stay in Poland.

If you need to earn to pay for your studies and stay, then Poland is not a realistic option for you. It's only a realistic option for those who already have enough money to pay 100% for their study and stay. Sorry, but if you cannot pay 100%, then you won't be able to study in Poland. And even then, it is rarely a good option, never mind the best option.

Second, that "university" in Jozefów is not a real university. Studies there are a total waste of time and money, and any degree from there will not help you find a job anywhere in the world. It is a fake school that takes money from gullible and desperate people from poor countries, and gives them absolutely nothing useful in return. It's a scam. Forget about studying there because you will lose valuable money and time, and not have anything to show for it.

Sorry, but it looks like studying in Poland is not a realistic option for you. Try getting into a good REAL university in your home country.

Food / Help identifying a herb for chicken soup [15]


Undoubtedly not. Parsley, dill and chives are much more widely used. Also, marjoram does not fit the description of the herb by the OP.