maraz
18 Jul 2014
UK, Ireland / Would life in the UK be very hard for a 17 yr old Polish girl? Advice needed please [33]
Hi Natalia,
I used to think the same way when I was in my early teens. I somehow couldn't imagine spending the rest of my life in Poland, everything here seemed to me so... blah (it's hard to explain it better ;)).
Now I'm 23 and studying. My mom wanted me to consider studying in UK, but I knew she would struggle a lot financially if I went (tuition, accommodation, transportation and food - all very expensive). Besides I didn't believe the education I would get there would really be substantially better than here - especially in my field (digital art). I decided to finish my education in Poland and maybe leave later, on my own account. But I wouldn't leave only to find work, I just like UK and it would be nice to spend a couple of years there. And I don't think you can accomplish something there you really can't do here. If you want something and are willing to put in some effort, I think there really are no boundaries here that couldn't be crossed. And things are changing quickly for the better.
If you live in a small town I would encourage you to try studying and living in a bigger city, like someone suggested. And if you really still want to go, wait a couple of years, keep learning English. I think going now is not a good idea.
Hi Natalia,
I used to think the same way when I was in my early teens. I somehow couldn't imagine spending the rest of my life in Poland, everything here seemed to me so... blah (it's hard to explain it better ;)).
Now I'm 23 and studying. My mom wanted me to consider studying in UK, but I knew she would struggle a lot financially if I went (tuition, accommodation, transportation and food - all very expensive). Besides I didn't believe the education I would get there would really be substantially better than here - especially in my field (digital art). I decided to finish my education in Poland and maybe leave later, on my own account. But I wouldn't leave only to find work, I just like UK and it would be nice to spend a couple of years there. And I don't think you can accomplish something there you really can't do here. If you want something and are willing to put in some effort, I think there really are no boundaries here that couldn't be crossed. And things are changing quickly for the better.
If you live in a small town I would encourage you to try studying and living in a bigger city, like someone suggested. And if you really still want to go, wait a couple of years, keep learning English. I think going now is not a good idea.