International students stories

Hello, I’m Bahri my friends call me Bahri Busch, or my Polish friends call me ‘Jesus’ because of my hair. I went abroad for the first time under Erasmus+ programme. In this case, I studied in Kalisz for one semester. Kalisz is like a small town and I always referred to it as my hometown. While studying, I usually travelled to the big cities of Poland and different countries in Europe. I made excellent friendships from different cultures. Also, Mr. Erwin and Mrs. Napadlek Greetings. You are the best teachers I have ever seen in my life.

Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University

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I would like to describe my mobility in Kalisz as a challenge, because it was my first time going abroad this far from my home, being independent.
This kind of thing really helps you to grow up, teaches you how to make right decisions, how to take care of yourself, which is really important in my opinion for everyone. It was a great experience for me to see how it is to study on foreign language – English, meeting new people, getting to know new cultures, and exchanging knowledge. One of my favourite things was planned trips, which we had a few times during my mobility. It was interesting and also funny, but there were parties with Polish students that were the most memorable days for me because I now have friends which I still contact even though I am not there. And at the end I am grateful to every single person who made my time in Kalisz unforgettable.

Sokhumi State University, Georgia

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I have been abroad for the first time with Erasmus+.
The place where I stayed was Kalisz. Kalisz is a small place, but our teachers and Foreign Relations Office staff have been very nice to us, very helpful with any problems in the course and dormitory.
They organized two trips to the two cities and held integration meetings to provide orientation.
I had a good time in Kalisz with Erasmus+. Of course, I did not stay only in Kalisz.  I visited different countries and nine cities in Poland. I would like to thank our teachers and our Foreign Relations Office (MONIKA :)) who responded immediately to all kinds of questions…

Mersin University, Turkey

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Spending half of the year in Kalisz and Erasmus+ was one of the best things I’ve done. It gave me the opportunity to get to know a new country, a new culture, make new friends and learn another language. An experience I will never forget in Kalisz. It is a beautiful city.

Polytechnic Institute of Braganca, Portugal

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Hello, I’m Merve.

I am a 4th year midwifery student at Marmara University. I have always loved travelling, getting to know new cultures, discovering and making new friends. That’s why doing Erasmus was one of my biggest dreams. I realized this dream in the best way in Poland.  Programme Erasmus+ was really a very different experience.

Visiting Poland and other European countries, learning about their culture, meeting local people etc. it was really great.

I have been travelling since I was little. Every place I go is special and meaningful to me.  Erasmus+ was more meaningful and special to me. I made many different friends, discovered new places, had the chance to get to know different cultures. That’s why I’m very happy. It was a great experience meeting so many people from different countries and sharing so many good memories.

Kalisz is a really beautiful city. It’s a little small but it has very nice places. Everywhere is natural and very peaceful. I made a lot of Polish friends here. I’m also very happy to meet Monika❤️, she organized very nice trips for us.

I am very happy to come to Poland and do Erasmus+ in Kalisz. Living here was one of the best parts of my life. See you later Kalisz 🙂

Marmara University, Turkey

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Hello ,
I am Betül. I came to Kalisz for erasmus in February and I stayed in Kalisz for 4 months. This was my first abroad experience and it was definitely one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.
First of all ,being in a different country to study was a challenge for me and I had many concerns, but Poland was a really good start. I loved everything about being  here. Kalisz is a small city but everyone in here was really nice and friendly, I didn’t struggle for anything. I loved the culture, the foods, the people ( everything about Poland ? ) in here. I made a lot of Polish friends and we had a lot of cultural exchange. As erasmus students , we also met other erasmus students from other countries as well .
It was a perfect experience to meet many people from diffrent countiries and share a lot of good memories ? And while we were here, we had the opportunity to visit other European countries and travel a lot. We also had great time in the Bulionik dormitory. All the dorm people were very helpful and  dorm was really nice.

  I am very happy that I chose to come to Poland and do erasmus here. It was a unforgettable part of my life and I will definitely visit Poland again. ?

Marmara University, Turkey

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Hello I’m Cristiani. I wanted to say thank you so much for everything. I really enjoyed being in Kalisz to know other places. It was  my first Erasmus+. From the Coordinator, teachers to everyone who made my Erasmus+ special and a big thank you to Monika and the teacher Kamila Majewska ❤️❤️.

Polytechnic Institute of Braganca, Portugal

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Hello, i’m Muhammed.
It was my first abroad experience and the first time in Kalisz.
First of all, it was a very nice experience to be in Kalisz.  Although it is small, it was one of the most beautiful cities in Poland.  I had a great time there. While I was there, I was very impressed with its historical structure and lifestyle. I am grateful to you – Monika, you find a solution immediately when we have any problems and the dormitory management is the same. I recommend everyone to do Erasmus+ in Kalisz. I had the opportunity to meet new people from every country and formed good friendships. My best friends were also from other countries and I was trying to speak my language less. I think I have improved my English with serious differences. I was very happy when I was there and it was like home. I think it is also sufficient as a social activity; swimming, fitness, bowling etc. I spent all the activities to the fullest. I recommend everyone to do Erasmus in Kalisz.

Bingol University, Turkey

Hello, I am Natalie from Bethlehem, Palestine.My mobility in Kalisz was a good and new experience for me.The best parts about my mobility were meeting people from different parts of the world, learning about different cultures, improving my English speaking skills, exploring Poland, and making international friends especially from Turkey and Albania.Kalisz is a calm city, but most people in the city were kind and welcoming.I would like to encourage everyone who has this opportunity to take it. Because it really is “A once in a life-time opportunity”.

Bethlehem University, Palestine

Hello I’m Ernaldi, i will try to make a brief summary about my stay in Kalisz I’m quite satisfied with my stay in Kalisz where in general I have spent very nice time, new experiences and learn a lot for different counties. Meeting students from other countries has been one of my best experiences, where we have spoken and improved our english and drank endless coffee:D(especially Natal). We talked about religions where for me it was something new. Something about Kalisz, is a small old town, but you will spend the most beautiful time if you have the right friends in a place like Kalisz. I don’t want to leave without mentioning Kristi, my roommate where he stood by me when I needed to, and I will not leave without mentioning Ahmet and Med (who I meet the first time 😀 but i spent the best time with them). I hope that new students who come have as good a time as I did.

University of Vlora “Ismail Qemali”, Albania