Mobility specification

Country:Poland

Institution:University of Wroclaw

City:Wrocław

Program:Freemover

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?manageable

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Teaching style is more like team projects and assignments, less exams and midterms.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes, but there are fewer activities than from other universities in the city.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
I haven’t noticed

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:12400 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?Facebook groups - I recommend to "advertise yourself", introduce yourself and potential landlords will get in touch with you (that's how we found accommodation with my fiancée)

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Coffee, restaurants and nightlife is more expensive, by about 10%.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Zabka, Biedronka and Lidl stores, and their coupon apps. Foodsi app (equivalent to Nesnezeno). City bike rental and a semester long public transport card.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?runs like clockwork

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Jakdojade app - journey planner, ticket purchase, up-to-date info about public transport (closures etc).

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Odra river embankment, Fosa Miejska, Targowa Hall, Swiebodzki Hall, Centennial Hall, zoo.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Gniezno, Warsaw, Poznan, Lodz, Miedzyzdroje.

Share your best experience:Kayaking on the river through the city center.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Car

Can you pay by card?everywhere

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?A beautiful city with many ways to spend your time, where everyone can find something to do - introvert or extrovert.