News / LGBT hate speech to be banned in Poland [208]


They are quick at it too.

History / History of European and Poland's anti-semitism [192]


I should have been clearer, that happened at a different place but for similar reasons. Feel free to write to me and I will be more than happy to share.

History / History of European and Poland's anti-semitism [192]


That's something I am personally familiar because I experienced as a child. Glad you brought it up Polonius3.

News / Have PO (Platforma) operatives in Poland fallen into a panic? [332]

I think he's trying to appeal to PiS voters...???

Law / Norwegian lad wishing to get a car driver's license in Poland but it's expensive [13]

7800 is very high (200-300% of what people actually spend).

Life / Single mothers in Poland [175]


Fair enough, but how do you do that in a male dominated society that throws blame and responsibility exclusively on women? She sleeps around = s|ut, he sleeps around = stud. You know what I mean?

Study / The quality of study in Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska) / Polish in one year [20]

@Atch if he is going to study in Polish then he will definitely need a "language year".

Study / The quality of study in Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska) / Polish in one year [20]

@Atch, I did say assuming full time dedication to learning the language :)

History / History of European and Poland's anti-semitism [192]

@archiwum: That is technically correct...

Study / The quality of study in Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska) / Polish in one year [20]


Not particularly, when in Poland you will subject to the same law as everyone else (from outside EU) and same academic standards as anyone else, and within the student community, people will be friendly and welcoming. However, like every society, there are some negative elements that act badly towards foreigners and Poland is no exception.


That is the right way to do things in my opinion, if you come and live in a country for 4-5 years as a student you should at least learn the language.

Only thing I seriously caution you about is the financial aspect. Like I said before, unless you have enough resources to cover you during the entire course of your studies then Poland may not be right for you.

Study / The quality of study in Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska) / Polish in one year [20]


That is correct.


I assume you are from outside EU. If you graduate from a Polish university you might be eligible for a temporary residence permit (not sure about the duration though) to allow you to look for a job. You need to make sure that by the time you graduate, you have learned Polish.

Also, assume you will not be able to work and earn money while studying, so unless you have enough financial resource to sustain you during the entire course of your studies, I suggest you look somewhere else.


The campus is a great social environment, and no, I am not a student there but I know someone that teaches there (and therefore I visit there a lot), and one of my very best university professors was a Politechnika Warszawska graduate.

Study / The quality of study in Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska) / Polish in one year [20]

I can't comment about teaching quality in English, but I can say there are less programs available in English.

Study / The quality of study in Warsaw University of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska) / Polish in one year [20]

You mean Politechnika Warszawska? If not the best then one of the best within Poland.

Depending on a number of factors (like your mother tongue, and what other languages you know) Polish can take from 1 to 2 years to learn (assuming full time dedication to learning the language and plenty of social interaction), to the level where you can conduct advanced academic communications.

News / Does democratic Poland guarantee it's LGBT citizens respect for human and civil rights? [1169]

Even if it does, it can't get vetoed forever - it will pass during the next political cycle, and Poland is no exception to political cycles. The important thing is that the issue is starting to get attention and build momentum.

News / Does democratic Poland guarantee it's LGBT citizens respect for human and civil rights? [1169]

"The Sejm, Poland's lower house of parliament, has passed the country's first ever transgender recognition legislation"

Source:
thenews.pl/1/9/Artykul/214910,Transgender-recognition-voted-into-law

This is a significant step in the right direction for Poland.

Life / Noise pollution over the skies of Gdynia [6]

I don't know what to tell you. Write a letter to minister of defense. He'll probably ask if you'd rather hear (much louder) Russian MiGs flying over your head instead.

Love / Polish - Pakistani relationship. How it works in reality? Are Pakistanis a good men? [70]

@kaz200972 very sensible...

News / Does democratic Poland guarantee it's LGBT citizens respect for human and civil rights? [1169]

Very interesting insights. What would you do if you were in my shoes?

Love / Polish - Pakistani relationship. How it works in reality? Are Pakistanis a good men? [70]

M_S you are clearly upset. We are basically a bunch of random strangers from different parts of the world giving you conflicting advice, so why wouldn't you be upset. If all else fails, follow your heart, you only live once.

Law / Certificate of no impediment to marriage in Poland -- Can't issue in my country. [8]

Yes, get married in Brazil and register your marriage in Poland.

Registering marriage in Poland is faster and easier than asking for a court decision regarding eligibility for marriage without a marriage license from a foreign country (like your case). Plus you can do it through the Polish embassy in the country where you live (takes longer in this case). Just one small piece of advice, do not apply for a visa to Poland (on the basis of being spouse of Polish citizen) until your marriage is registered in Poland and you have the Polish marriage certificate with you.

I don't know what are the marriage formalities in Brazil.

Once your marriage is registered in Poland and you have a marriage certificate issued by an office in Poland you will undisputably have 100% the same "effect" as being married in Poland with regards to everything. I have been there and done that.

Another plausible option might be getting married in Church in Poland. Also been there and done that :)

Love / Polish - Pakistani relationship. How it works in reality? Are Pakistanis a good men? [70]

@PLSK; If he is willing to do that for her then he will do anything for her.

Law / Certificate of no impediment to marriage in Poland -- Can't issue in my country. [8]

Like Harry said, you don't need a lawyer but you will need a sworn interpreter and you have to be prepared to wait a few months - depending on where you file your case. The clerk at the court might be your best guide in terms of how long it will take.

What about getting married in Brazil instead?

Life / Single mothers in Poland [175]


You are right Johnny. Everyone from every country has seen this teenage single mom.

In light of the perceived inability of this young mom to take care of a child, you and I both assume or know that this kid will end up unhealthy, both physically and mentally. He/she will probably drop out of school at a young age and turn to drugs and crime. Does it sound logical?

What do you think about:
1. Either provide adequate sex education so the pregnancy is less likely to happen in the first place,
2. Or allow this girl to have an abortion instead of allowing her to poison her unborn child with nicotine and alcohol before it is even born?

News / Does democratic Poland guarantee it's LGBT citizens respect for human and civil rights? [1169]


Nobody that I know in real life has even heard of this garbage. Not to worry, their clock is ticking.

Life / Single mothers in Poland [175]

Analyze this:

I was visiting some people in a medium sized town not far from Warsaw.

Right outside their home, there was a house decorated with a life-sized poster of the new president elect.
Out of that house came a pregnant teenage girl, maybe 16-17 years old, and around 7-8 months. She was holding a burning cigarette in one hand, and an open beer bottle in the other hand. She wore very high heels (she could barely walk) and a very short dress (it did not cover her bottom). Her skin was not just tanned but actually burned from sun exposure, and she was wearing a stupid amount of badly applied makeup. She had no wedding band, and every second word that came out of her mouth was "kurxx". But she did have a HUGE golden cross hanging from her neck.

News / SHOULD POLAND HAVE NUKES?? [154]

Edited - I doubt sheer firepower will play the main role. If anything, information and energy capabilities will be the keynote speakers.

News / Dunkin Donuts to come to Poland [46]

Totally agree with Polonius above.

News / Dunkin Donuts to come to Poland [46]

Never been a fan of donuts, although my Canadian experience means that I strongly associate them with law enforcement :)

Study / I got accepted into a university in Gliwice, Poland! [38]

I was asking around on your behalf and I heard something interesting for you. The success rate in obtaining visas to study is much higher for university transfer students, yet even higher for graduates going for higher studies. Meaning you can always study 1-2 years in one place then apply to transfer.

Regarding Germany, the success rate is much higher if you already speak German or if you have taken some German language courses. Meaning you can perhaps learn basic German in UAE and then apply to German universities. They assume that if you already speak some German, it shows that you have genuine interest in being a student and real potential to fit in Germany.

Study / I got accepted into a university in Gliwice, Poland! [38]


Not a bad idea if you ask me... But cost of life in places that have good schools is high too.