The second episode of the INTEURO Podcast is devoted to studying in Poland and the everyday life of international students. The conversation shows what the university admission process, starting education in a new country and adapting to the Polish academic environment may look like in practice.
The podcast guest is Mariia Mareshko, a Logistics student at Kielce University of Technology who comes from Dnipro. She shares her own experiences of choosing a university, going through the admission process, learning Polish and completing her first months of study in Poland.
The conversation covers, among other topics:
- admission of international students to universities in Poland,
- the importance of knowing Polish during studies and in everyday life,
- the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship,
- accommodation conditions and everyday life in a student dormitory,
- the system of course credits and the examination session,
- combining studies at two universities at the same time,
- integration into the academic community,
- avoiding the so-called “language bubble” and building relationships with Polish students.
Podcast guest:
Mariia Mareshko
student at Kielce University of Technology
major: Logistics
Mariia also talks about the importance of participating in activities outside classes, meeting new people and taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the university. Her experience shows that integration into the academic community can support language learning, increase independence and help students adapt to a new environment.
Another topic discussed is combining studies at two universities. The guest talks about organising classes, the course credit system, the examination session and the challenges involved in balancing different responsibilities.
The interview was conducted by Liudmyła Yurchenko, a journalist and member of the INTEURO project team.
The INTEURO Podcast is a series of practical, multilingual conversations about life in Poland and the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. We invite representatives of public administration, experts, local media and foreigners to participate.
The aim of the series is to make reliable information more accessible, support the independence and integration of foreigners, and promote intercultural dialogue. Future episodes present practical issues related, among other things, to education, employment, legalisation of stay and everyday life in Poland.
The material is available with subtitles in Polish and English.
Important information
The information presented in the podcast was current on the date of recording. Before choosing a university or starting your studies, please check the current admission rules, requirements and deadlines directly on the website of the selected university.
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Implemented by: Integration Europe – East Association
Project “INTEURO — Integration of Foreigners in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship”
No. FAMI.02.01-IZ.00-0014/25
The project is co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for Migration, Borders and Security.
The author bears sole responsibility for the views expressed. The European Commission and the Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration are not responsible for any use made of the information provided.