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18 Jun 2016 / #1
Hi everyone,
I recently got an offer for a PhD position in Krakow and the fact that I really don't know much about this city and Poland in general brought me here, seeking for your help. This PhD is a great opportunity but I'd like to know a little bit more about Krakow before taking a final decision.
First of all, what is city like? I've heard many great things about its cultural aspects and nightlife but I'd like to hear more from someone actually living there.
Can you easily walk or bike to go anywhere you want? What's the general atmosphere like? Do people speak a little English? I'm going to try to learn the basics of Polish but it might take me few months before the waiter understands that I want a beer ahah!
I'm also a fierce hiker and I was wondering if there were any great wild areas out of the city to go on long treks or just enjoy nature.
Regarding the housing, I believe my salary will be around 3000 pln, which I believe isn't much (I was thinking about giving private French lessons to make extra money. Is that something people look for?). Is that enough to rent a single bedroom apartment and have a decent life? Do you recommend any specific area where I could start looking at?
Finally, how much money would I need for groceries, utilities and all these monthly spending?
Thank you for all the answers you will be willing to give me :)
I recently got an offer for a PhD position in Krakow and the fact that I really don't know much about this city and Poland in general brought me here, seeking for your help. This PhD is a great opportunity but I'd like to know a little bit more about Krakow before taking a final decision.
First of all, what is city like? I've heard many great things about its cultural aspects and nightlife but I'd like to hear more from someone actually living there.
Can you easily walk or bike to go anywhere you want? What's the general atmosphere like? Do people speak a little English? I'm going to try to learn the basics of Polish but it might take me few months before the waiter understands that I want a beer ahah!
I'm also a fierce hiker and I was wondering if there were any great wild areas out of the city to go on long treks or just enjoy nature.
Regarding the housing, I believe my salary will be around 3000 pln, which I believe isn't much (I was thinking about giving private French lessons to make extra money. Is that something people look for?). Is that enough to rent a single bedroom apartment and have a decent life? Do you recommend any specific area where I could start looking at?
Finally, how much money would I need for groceries, utilities and all these monthly spending?
Thank you for all the answers you will be willing to give me :)