STUDY ABROAD in Krakow. What's the area like (and a few more questions).

I attend Western Illinois University in Macolm Illinois and I am looking to study abroad in Krakov Poland. I have a few questions: One what is the area like? How much will it cost me to stay? and will it hurt me that I do not speak fluent Polish? Any advice you can give will be helpful.

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Hello Tymon1965,

And welcome to the Polish forums.


I live near Krakow, I am Irish and I think it is a wonderful city.
I don't know what kind of climate you are accustomed to but the summers are hot and the winters are cold.

Recommendations for Krakow and Myślenice and somethng else of note is an hour's drive south Recommendations for Zakopane.


I find that this very much depends on your quality of life and habits.
Rent and entertainment vary in prices depending on location and standard.
So the more information you provide the better we can answer this question.


It is always advisable to learn even the basic polite forms of the language before you stay in any country.
Almost all young people in Krakow speak English and all the menus in restaurants and bars are in English, as Krakow is a tourist destination it has changed a lot over the past few years, regarding language.


It is a really beautiful city and I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy it :)

What are you going to study?

I wonder if the poster came in the end

Very nice. They have dragons and pidgeons and Krakowiacy everywhere. But don`t forget to take your gas mask to protect your lungs from pollution.