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Speaks Polish?: Mówię mało po polsku, ale nie bardzo dobrze.
Interests: chemistry (my major), some animes, acting, playing sports, drawing, foreign languages, music

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avw1993   
11 Aug 2015
Study / Going to Poland for University - Galician/Prussian/Hungarian Heritage [5]

Hi-
I'm planning on attending the University of Wrocław starting in October. I'm from the United States but am of Polish heritage. My mother's grandparents came from Galicia (between Rzeszow and Lwów) and from the Eastern part of Poland. My father's family is from Europe too. I speak some Polish but not fluently. I've never been to Poland before and will be studying Chemistry and Biotechnology.

What should I expect being in Poland? Do the people there speak some English? What do people in Poland think of Eastern Europeans from the United States? I am proud of and respect the culture and heritage of my ancestors - will this be appreciated?

I also like anime and Japan. Are there fans of anime in Poland?
avw1993   
11 Aug 2015
Study / Going to Poland for University - Galician/Prussian/Hungarian Heritage [5]

@Nathans My most important question is how Poles would view a person born in the US of Eastern European heritage? I understand that I have to learn Polish (which will be part of my University courses anyway :) ), but will I be able to blend in and assimilate easily? I know these questions are difficult to answer but I'm concerned about being kind of isolated because of where I was born.

I am interested in anime, yes (though now a crazy cosplay person who watches every anime that comes out). But I am more interested in being a part of my heritage and my bloodline.