NevJordano
10 Oct 2012
NevJordano
10 Oct 2012
Classifieds / Polish Student Association Event [5]
I wouldn't say that. Any of the other members could have been chosen. Twenty intelligent, crisp minds is quite the pool to pick from. Even being chosen from a small group, however, is an honor in itself nonetheless.
I wouldn't say that. Any of the other members could have been chosen. Twenty intelligent, crisp minds is quite the pool to pick from. Even being chosen from a small group, however, is an honor in itself nonetheless.
NevJordano
10 Oct 2012
Classifieds / Polish Student Association Event [5]
Cześć,
Guess who was made head organizer of his university's first Polish-themed event of the school year? That's right, me! I am so excited and thankful to have been given the opportunity. I'm currently drafting up the plans for the event. I told a few people I would post a thread about it after I finished with my exams. My professors graded them surprisingly fast and I did much better than what I expected. For those wondering, the exams were in: Spanish, biology, and survey of western art and history.
Anyway, now that I have the time to tell you guys about the event, I will do just that. I want to do something that helps promote knowledge of Polish history. I'm thinking of doing a "ten significant moments" list where the other members of the Polish Student Association and I will speak about certain things that have occurred and give facts about them to educate those who attend on how they impacted Poland. We were going to set the event for November 11, 2012 but it falls on a Sunday and we doubt many people would be up for that. As of now, the date is not set in stone. I have a late class on Monday, too, so I'm trying to figure out how this will work. We'll probably have to decide on a time and day that fits everyone's schedule.
I think the event will be a success. PSA is small (there are only about twenty of us) but we're all from diverse backgrounds (its open to everyone who is interested in Polish culture) and hardworking so I have faith this event and the ones we'll do in the future will run smoothly. On Friday, we are learning how to write messages for gift cards in Polish and I have a few ideas that involve such a skill so I see a lot of good things to come.
Cześć,
Guess who was made head organizer of his university's first Polish-themed event of the school year? That's right, me! I am so excited and thankful to have been given the opportunity. I'm currently drafting up the plans for the event. I told a few people I would post a thread about it after I finished with my exams. My professors graded them surprisingly fast and I did much better than what I expected. For those wondering, the exams were in: Spanish, biology, and survey of western art and history.
Anyway, now that I have the time to tell you guys about the event, I will do just that. I want to do something that helps promote knowledge of Polish history. I'm thinking of doing a "ten significant moments" list where the other members of the Polish Student Association and I will speak about certain things that have occurred and give facts about them to educate those who attend on how they impacted Poland. We were going to set the event for November 11, 2012 but it falls on a Sunday and we doubt many people would be up for that. As of now, the date is not set in stone. I have a late class on Monday, too, so I'm trying to figure out how this will work. We'll probably have to decide on a time and day that fits everyone's schedule.
I think the event will be a success. PSA is small (there are only about twenty of us) but we're all from diverse backgrounds (its open to everyone who is interested in Polish culture) and hardworking so I have faith this event and the ones we'll do in the future will run smoothly. On Friday, we are learning how to write messages for gift cards in Polish and I have a few ideas that involve such a skill so I see a lot of good things to come.
NevJordano
8 Oct 2012
Language / What has been the hardest language for you to learn? [81]
Cześć,
I just finished up some homework my tutor gave me. The assignment was short and primarily focused on how to say things you like to do. I have three exams tomorrow and one of them is in my Spanish class, which is the easiest language I've ever taken. For those wondering what other languages I've studied, they are as follows: German, French, Hebrew, Japanese, and now, Polish. A random thought passed my mind while going over verb tenses: What languages seem to be the easiest for Poles to master? The question stems from a comment my tutor made about two weeks ago. She said, "I admire your desire to learn Polish. It is one of the hardest languages for Americans to learn."
Cześć,
I just finished up some homework my tutor gave me. The assignment was short and primarily focused on how to say things you like to do. I have three exams tomorrow and one of them is in my Spanish class, which is the easiest language I've ever taken. For those wondering what other languages I've studied, they are as follows: German, French, Hebrew, Japanese, and now, Polish. A random thought passed my mind while going over verb tenses: What languages seem to be the easiest for Poles to master? The question stems from a comment my tutor made about two weeks ago. She said, "I admire your desire to learn Polish. It is one of the hardest languages for Americans to learn."
NevJordano
7 Oct 2012
Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [241]
What would you consider a bad part of Warsaw? A friend of mine mentioned an area named "Praga" being bad.
I haven't seen too much trouble here. I guess if you are in some bad parts of Warsaw, then maybe.
What would you consider a bad part of Warsaw? A friend of mine mentioned an area named "Praga" being bad.
NevJordano
7 Oct 2012
Life / Life as a African American man in Poland [8]
Thank you for the well wishes. They are much appreciated!
I'd like to do what I do at my current job, which is being a staff writer. I'll be getting my degree in broadcast journalism in a year so being an anchorman is my dream position but, the fact is, no one gets to do that right off the bat. You have to work your way up the ladder. Progress is a slow process so I'm willing to take my time.
As for why Poland, I addressed that in my "New Member Introduction" post. Essentially, it is because I believe I could benefit from immersing myself within a culture completely different from my own. Poland's history has always intrigued me. I did a research project on the country my senior year of high school and learned quite a bit. Recently, I've joined the Polish Student Association at my university (its very small and open to anyone who is interested in Polish culture, not just people of Polish descent) and I learn something new every time I go to the meetings.
Good luck with that, are you going to apply for any position in particular?
And any reason that you chose Poland as your destination
And any reason that you chose Poland as your destination
Thank you for the well wishes. They are much appreciated!
I'd like to do what I do at my current job, which is being a staff writer. I'll be getting my degree in broadcast journalism in a year so being an anchorman is my dream position but, the fact is, no one gets to do that right off the bat. You have to work your way up the ladder. Progress is a slow process so I'm willing to take my time.
As for why Poland, I addressed that in my "New Member Introduction" post. Essentially, it is because I believe I could benefit from immersing myself within a culture completely different from my own. Poland's history has always intrigued me. I did a research project on the country my senior year of high school and learned quite a bit. Recently, I've joined the Polish Student Association at my university (its very small and open to anyone who is interested in Polish culture, not just people of Polish descent) and I learn something new every time I go to the meetings.
NevJordano
7 Oct 2012
Life / Life as a African American man in Poland [8]
Incidentally why Poland?
Regarding work, what what are you going to look for?[/quote]
Hey, man. Thank you for being the first person to reply. I'm actually hoping to get a job with the Warsaw Voice. I've prepared my portfolio over the years I've spent in university and I'm hoping they are impressed!
Incidentally why Poland?
Regarding work, what what are you going to look for?[/quote]
Hey, man. Thank you for being the first person to reply. I'm actually hoping to get a job with the Warsaw Voice. I've prepared my portfolio over the years I've spent in university and I'm hoping they are impressed!
NevJordano
7 Oct 2012
Life / Life as a African American man in Poland [8]
Cześć
The time is nearing for my first visit to Poland. As I stated in my initial post on the forum, I am an African American man planning on starting a new life in Warsaw after I graduate from my university in a year. In May of 2013, I will take my first trip there as something of a "preview of things to come," if you will. I will be flying out alone and finding housing on my own. I do, however, have a few Polish penpals who have said they want to hangout as soon as I arrive. After discussing this with a few of close friends from my childhood, they seemed to be a bit worried. There was the outlandish, stereotypical "What if those people are really psycho neo nazis who want to kill you" theory and quite a few others that I simply wrote off. I am not ignorant to the fact that everyone on the internet is not who they say they are but I doubt people I've had hour-long Skype cam conversations with for months are murderers. My uncle, who is an African American and Turkish man, said that he did not like the area of Poland he visited a year ago (Katowice) but assured me Warsaw would be fine. He said and I quote, "Katowice has a lot of racists but Warsaw shouldn't be too bad, it is the capital after all." I am not exactly sold on that being an acceptable example of how tolerable it is.
If there are any other African Americans who have can shed light on this, please chime in. I'd also be interested in hearing comments from Polish men and women on the matter. I am typically quiet and well-mannered so I doubt that I'd even be noticed but, on the other hand it would be hard not to notice a black man in a European country that receives so few immigrants. When I mentioned my meek demeanor to a friend, she claimed I was "too handsome not to notice."
Cześć
The time is nearing for my first visit to Poland. As I stated in my initial post on the forum, I am an African American man planning on starting a new life in Warsaw after I graduate from my university in a year. In May of 2013, I will take my first trip there as something of a "preview of things to come," if you will. I will be flying out alone and finding housing on my own. I do, however, have a few Polish penpals who have said they want to hangout as soon as I arrive. After discussing this with a few of close friends from my childhood, they seemed to be a bit worried. There was the outlandish, stereotypical "What if those people are really psycho neo nazis who want to kill you" theory and quite a few others that I simply wrote off. I am not ignorant to the fact that everyone on the internet is not who they say they are but I doubt people I've had hour-long Skype cam conversations with for months are murderers. My uncle, who is an African American and Turkish man, said that he did not like the area of Poland he visited a year ago (Katowice) but assured me Warsaw would be fine. He said and I quote, "Katowice has a lot of racists but Warsaw shouldn't be too bad, it is the capital after all." I am not exactly sold on that being an acceptable example of how tolerable it is.
If there are any other African Americans who have can shed light on this, please chime in. I'd also be interested in hearing comments from Polish men and women on the matter. I am typically quiet and well-mannered so I doubt that I'd even be noticed but, on the other hand it would be hard not to notice a black man in a European country that receives so few immigrants. When I mentioned my meek demeanor to a friend, she claimed I was "too handsome not to notice."