International students stories

My experience at the University of Kalisz in the Erasmus+ program was perfect. Firstly, I would like to mention the fact that Poles are wonderful people. They are open, receptive and always ready to help.

Secondly, I would like to congratulate my Erasmus colleagues who, together, managed to make this experience a great learning experience.

Thirdly, I would like to thank and congratulate all Erasmus teachers, specifically, at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Kalisz for their patience, attention and above all their love of teaching. We learned a lot not only about the modules we had, but also about life, citizenship and the attitude to have as global citizens.

I would like to thank, in a special way, the deans, professors and collaborators of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Kalisz for their attention, support and openness to advise and teach in whatever way possible. My mobility experience was spectacular. I just have to say thank you and I recommend all students to join the Erasmus mobility program and, above all, in Poland. European Union – Erasmus+ – Poland – University of Kalisz, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Hello everyone, my name is Catarina.

I would like to talk a little bit about my amazing experience in Poland as a Erasmus+ student.

I studied in Kalisz at University of Kalisz during the spring semester, which was a memorable and pleasant for me. I had the opportunity to study at the one of the best country in Europe and I had the opportunity to learn new things. I become more competent, I met new people  from different countries and I made  friends as well.

This experience gave me the opportunity to travel and study abroad, because of that, I think that a became a global citizenship. The educational system at University of Kalisz was excellent and the lecturers were very professional and friendly. Kalisz is a quiet city with a well-established transportation system that covers the entire area, making it easy to navigate and explore. 

Erasmus+ program makes my dream to study abroad true, and now I think that I’m ready to face the challenges as a job seeker,  Also this opportunity gave me a chance: to experience different learning contents, to improve a foreign language and develop my skills in English ,  to develop soft skills, such as adaptability, problem solving,  I gained this skills during my lessons, to  study in Poland gave me a chance to enhance my future employability in my home country and employability abroad as well, also to build up a personal and professional network.

I explore some cities in Poland, also I had a chance to visit another country in Europe, the country that I visited is Germany.

I have a lot to remember from my mobility academic in Poland – Kalisz.
I encourage all of you to get to know Poland and visit Kalisz that is an amazing city!

I love Poland, I love Kalisz.

I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this program.

Hello, I am Sude.

I am very happy to spend the 2023-2024 spring semester in Kalisz with the Erasmus+ program.

I made great friendships and memories.

Opening your eyes to a new country you don’t know about every week was an unforgettable experience. I will miss those days.

Greetings from Türkiye.

An unforgettable journey at Kalisz.

Hello. I’m Ernesto. I want to thank the Erasmus+ program for the greatest opportunity, to Eduardo Mondlane University and Uniwersytet Kaliski for the coordination and support during all the program.
This program allowed me to get to know new people, culture, cuisine and make a lot of new friends!

Explore some cities at Poland, And the most important, being educated in a superior highly and competitive education environment.
I also loved my stay at Kalisz, calm and welcoming city.
I have a lot to remember from my mobility academic at Kalisz.
I also encourage all of you to get to know Poland and visit Kalisz!

I want to express my gratitude to the Erasmus+ Program, Uniwersytet Kaliski, and Eduardo Mondlane University for their support during my mobility experience in Kalisz.

This opportunity allowed me to explore a new corner of the world, encounter different cultures, cuisines, and ways of life, and broaden my academic horizons. The city of Kalisz is welcoming and charming, and I felt embraced by the community. It’s an ideal place for students to get to know Greater Poland as they explore other parts of the country.

I highly encourage others to take part in this mobility program. My experience was truly unforgettable.

As a second-year student who studied in Kalisz, Poland, my experience was both exciting and transformative. This charming city in the heart of Greater Poland offered me a unique blend of academic rigor and cultural discovery.

From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by Kalisz’s rich history and welcoming atmosphere. The small-town vibe made it easy to feel at home, and I quickly formed friendships with both local students and international peers. 

The professors were incredibly passionate and encouraged us to think critically and engage deeply with our subjects, which was both challenging and rewarding. 

Weekends often found me taking trips to nearby cities or enjoying the serene countryside, which provided a perfect escape from my studies. My time in Kalisz was an amazing journey of personal and academic growth, and I’m grateful for every moment.

Beautiful city, beautiful people and everything else made my Kalisz journey an unforgettable one!

At University of Kalisz I learned about important ways to protect people from various disasters. Another interesting topic has to do with how to structure a work team.

For me, these ideas help me to develop my sense of humanity. The English language was another very special thing, here I developed more skills in speaking English and in this way I was able to make more friends with people from other countries. That is why I have said that I recommend that students have the experience of getting to know Kalisz.

University of Kalisz has wonderful and friendly people, hard workers and they create a good environment to live in. That is why I have also said that this mobility for me was a very special moment in my life, and if I had another opportunity I would go back to that university.

Therefore, it is worth remembering that a good choice produces good results and, for me, choosing to study in Kalisz was the best choice. I learned about peace, love and being a citizen of the world.

I’m Çağla. Being an Erasmus+ student was the best experience I’ve ever had in my life. Even though we had some difficulties during this period (such as accommodation), I had hundreds of good memories.

It was quite interesting to experience a new culture and a new language in a city I had never known. 

I had the opportunity to see many European cities and I returned to my country as a different person in many aspects. I’m grateful to be a part of this program.

Kalisz is a small town, and I am from Istanbul, one of the most crowded cities in the world. Everything, from the classes to the streets and cafes, was always so crowded in Istanbul. However, during my first week in Kalisz, I was struck by how empty the town felt. After 1-2 months, I grew to love the calmness. This was my first time living alone, as I had always lived with my family before, and I’m glad it started in Kalisz.

I enjoyed the cities in Poland and their historic landmarks. I would recommend starting with Wroclaw. I also loved Krakow, a well-preserved medieval city that has everything a city needs: history, population, entertainment, and transport. During my time there, I met many new people, including Carmen, who is the sweetest person ever. The teachers were really nice. Our Neurosurgery professor took us to an autopsy. My only regret is that I did not see any snow at all. I kind of wish I came in winter. I had a great time and I look forward to telling my friends about! 

I was the only Master’s Physical Therapy student in my Erasmus+ Batch. The experience was everything I had heard about and more. The teachers were all cooperative and amazing. I really appreciate Mr. Łukasz Szymczak because he gave me the chance to visit his clinic and gain practical experience under his supervision.   I didn’t know whom to ask at first and only approached Mr. Szymczak in the last three days before my departure. Though it was just for three days, it was the most productive and enriching experience of my time there.

I’m happy Mr. Szymczak provided this opportunity, and I strongly recommend that future students who are passionate about clinical experience actively seek or ask teachers for similar opportunities during their mobility in their spare time.

I would also suggest incorporating a few clinical practice classes, perhaps at Kalisz’s own hospital if possible, to benefit physical therapy students even more. Erasmus and my time in Kalisz allowed me to visit six different countries and explore so much. I felt so much freer and more independent during my Erasmus, which boosted my confidence even more. I am truly grateful for the experience and the opportunities it brought.