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Posts by mochadot18  

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mochadot18   
14 May 2013
USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

How are magnetic strips not better with the your chip in your card people can easily steal all of your information by just having a card reading device nearby.
mochadot18   
12 May 2013
USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

With most accounts you have a choice either you can have at least 300$ in the account and then their is no monthly charge or you have to use the card at least 5 times a month. Like if I don't use my card at least 5 times i will get charged a service charge of 5.99 a month. And then of coarse you get charged when you use the ATM to get cash. But no it doesn't usually cost anything just to open an account unless it is an exclusive type of an account. I got 150$ put into my account just for opening it.

Everything depends on what type of account you have for another instance I have had an account open for 10 years and have never used it. I put money in it as a kid, but just leave it now to collect what little interest it can. I can have this account open forever if I want and will never have to pay a charge or anything on it.
mochadot18   
11 May 2013
USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

It can be ridiculously cheap - if you just want the experience, then a good private university should only cost you around 2000 dollars for a year at the most.

Alright that's so cheap that's nothing to pay.

Also so what is the difference between these chips in the cards and what we currently use? I personally don't mind using my magnetic strip and signature not that they even check your signature.
mochadot18   
10 May 2013
USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

Well I'm not planning on going next fall as that would be pretty much impossible to plan out with my school lol. I plan on going in after next year so my senior year.

I don't know if it's possible to transfer your credits

My school said it can be done even though we don't have a program with Poland, its just gonna take a lot of work on my end to find classes that will meet the requirements my school has for those classes.

What about getting a job. Is it really hard to find jobs right now in Poland? And what about opening a business that's my dream so is it a good time to be doing that? Is the economy in Poland strong?
mochadot18   
9 May 2013
USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

No I really want to do, they problem I was seeing is that my college doesn't have anything in Poland. So I would have to set up everything and transfer back the credits for them to count. I was also thinking that it would be very expensive, but if what delph said was true and that since I am still a citizen it would be very cheap then it is more likely to happen. As for classes I don't really know much polish right now, but plan on learning so I would probably have to take english classes and take a polish learning class.

So do university their not have dorm rooms? Here all freshman who don't already live in the area are required to live in a dorm room on campus, this charge is already put into your tuition

costs same with food costs.

Europe has a lot more credit card fraud than the US because of how they handle transactions.

So does Poland use credit cards?
mochadot18   
9 May 2013
USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

You're still a Polish citizen (do you have a Polish passport? if not - you should get one!)

Yes I believe I still am, I have to still look into that too make sure, and I only have my passport from when I was 4 lol.

In some cases Polish laws are more fair then American ones.

What about driving laws? How much are speeding tickets, do you guys get pulled over a lot in Poland? We always have cops patrolling to pull everyone over, and give out tickets.

except maybe for the case of custody over children.

Is that a really hard thing to do?

They range from 1000 to 15000 eur per year. Average is around 2000 probably. above 10000 costs only medical studies.

Is this for the semester, with room and board?? Do you also happen to know how many credits? Like in the U.S we can take up to 18 credits per semester without having to pay extra, the average is 15 credits. But some schools like mine is dropping that down to 16 credits next year.
mochadot18   
8 May 2013
USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

To get into a Polish Uni, you need to pass the Matura, which is on a par with the International Baccalaureate. Not sure what the US equivalent of this is

In the U.S you don't have to take a specific test to get into University, you usually take something called the S.A.T which gives you scores and based on those schools will deny or accept you. But colleges are starting to learn that these tests may not be adequate and so now many don't make you submit scores anymore, its really based off of your high school grades, extra extracurriculars and on who you are and who you know. I would also not be expecting a degree from their only if I decided to grad school. I would just have to transfer back the credits into my college.

And ill check out that thread right away :)

Also how expensive is school there?? Is it any more than it is here? That would be hard to believe as my school I currently go to costs $38,000 a year, and I don't qualify for many scholarships so my parents pay about 25,000 out of pocket and through loans.

Typical dishes: Kotlet Schabowy, Gołąbki, Pierogi, Bigos. Poles are also fond of soups, Barszcz, Rosół etc. Polish cakes and desserts are to die for!
Good luck if you decide to go for it, sure it'll be a great experience for you :)

haha McDonalds, personally hate cabbage but love pierogi's, and Barszcz. Never had a lot of polish food other than on Christmas, we don't have any polish restaurants around here. But I am in love with Polish bread.
mochadot18   
8 May 2013
USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

They drink beer

personally drink more vodka, but yes beer is insanely popular also :)

For example. This video was made as a school project in a upper middle class predominately white high school. Rap culture is rotting American culture from the inside. 33 students were suspended, no prom, no walking at graduation

WHAT!?!? that is crazy. Where was this video made Poland? But I don't really see whats that bad about it, is it any worse than taking a video of you and your friends jumping around singing in your bikinis? I get the lyrics aren't good, but to get into that much trouble i think is way over reacting. You can't see most of the girls faces anyway so it's not really bad personally.

So then are there a lot of chain restaurants like we have in the U.S or are they more mom and pop type places?

Also I hear that in Germany they don't really use credit cards you have to carry cash on you, is that true in Poland?
mochadot18   
6 May 2013
USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

is it a joke ?

Haha I just wanted to see what people would come up with.

I think you need to be a bit more specific so we can help you!

I'm looking for anything, like what are the differences between the education systems (university). What about the differences in food? Differences in living? I want to know about whatever you think are differences that you think are important. Personally i'll go to Poland for senior year in college so 2 years so the education differences would be nice.
mochadot18   
22 Apr 2013
Genealogy / Trying to find info on Pod Kopcem in Krakow - dom dziecka children house (orphanage) [30]

Merged: Trying to find a lawyer in Krakow Poland

Hello, I am trying to find a lawyer in Krakow Poland. I am trying to find my birth mother as I was adopted when I was 4. I got some of my court info from my orphanage but that is all they said they could give me. I was told I need to now find a lawyer to help me do the rest. Only problem is I currently live in the states so I don't know how to find one. I also dont speak Polish other than a few basics. If anyone knows of anyone that could help me please let me know.

Thank you.

Merged: Finding a Private Investigator in Poland

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows of any private investigators in Poland. I found icsworld.com, but the only thing is that it is going to cost me $1,500. I am looking to find my birth mom in Poland the guy even told me that I have all the information needed. I really want to know if their is a cheaper option as I am a pool college student in the U.S. Or does anyone know how I could go about trying to locate someone in a different country?? Would that be too hard??

Thank you, all info will be helpful. :)
mochadot18   
20 Apr 2013
Genealogy / Adopted from Poland; trying to find my biological parents [99]

Hello I was adopted from Poland when I was 4. I am now 19 and have been living in the U.S since. The other day I wrote my orphanage and all they gave me was my court case. That is all they said they could give me. I know I have my adoption papers at home that say what my mothers name was and all. I was wondering what I should do next, one person said try to get in touch with a lawyer, but I don't really speak polish (only a few basic phrases). I also have no idea how I would find a lawyer. I was born in Krakow at the domdziecka.net/pl_,kontakt.php If anyone could please write back and give me some suggestions. I plan on going to Poland in like 2 years for my senior year of college.

Thank you
mochadot18   
15 Apr 2013
Genealogy / Trying to find info on Pod Kopcem in Krakow - dom dziecka children house (orphanage) [30]

Are you allowed to search for your birth parents? I was told it was against the law. Also do most places keep files from 14 years ago and are they allowed to release the information? I'll have to find all my papers again, but I don't speak polish do you know if most people in Poland speak English?
mochadot18   
15 Apr 2013
Study / Jagiellonian university info (types of classes etc.) [4]

Hello,
I want to know more about Jagiellonian University as I would LOVE to study abroad their for my senior year. My school has no programs associated with Poland so I was wondering how the school is. What type of classes they have. I am a business major. Also how hard is it to get into their, and how hard would it be to do a year their? I was born in Poland and lived their for 4 years before being adopted. I have since lived in the U.S, but have always wanted to go back. I am still a citizen I believe. Any information would be helpful.

Thank you
mochadot18   
15 Apr 2013
Genealogy / Trying to find info on Pod Kopcem in Krakow - dom dziecka children house (orphanage) [30]

Merged: Finding Biological parent in Poland.

I was born in Poland and adopted at the age of 4. I was adopted by u.s citizens and have since grown up in the U.S.A. I am now a college student and am 18. I want to start learning about my past. I was born in Krakow and was adopted from the Pod kopcem Dom Dziecka. I'm having trouble finding info on it online and was wondering if anyone could help tell me about it. I really want to be able to locate my mother, but really have no idea on how to start the process. Do I need to hire a detective? If you have an info or have gone through the process yourself please give me some info and guidence.

Thank You
mochadot18   
4 Sep 2012
Real Estate / Neighbourhoods in Warsaw - how safe? [23]

No 19 and a friend is going their so that is why I was wondering, but like would it be safe to walk around alone. Would you robbed or mugged? Could a 19 year old go walking around alone and not be worried about something bad happening?
mochadot18   
4 Sep 2012
Real Estate / Neighbourhoods in Warsaw - how safe? [23]

Merged: Crime in Poland (Warsaw)

How much crime is their in Warsaw I herd that their is a lot and was just wondering.
mochadot18   
30 Jul 2012
Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

Per gallon or liter?

Per Gallon that is how people in Poland measure their gas also right?
mochadot18   
30 Jul 2012
Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

That is really cheap for gas, here we can pay up 4$ at some places although it has been coming down.
mochadot18   
30 Jul 2012
Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

Yes and have looked at some of them but am really not sure about how Polands star rating coincides with the U.S's star rating. Is a 4 in Poland the same as a 4 star in the us?

Plus I like to get second thoughts through here from people that live in Poland and know the place well.
mochadot18   
29 Jul 2012
Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

Really but how nice would that hotel be? a 4 star at least? I dont want to stay in a really crappy hotel
mochadot18   
29 Jul 2012
Life / Is Poland a poor country? [578]

So then would it be quite cheap for an american to live in Poland for the summer?