INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDELINE

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDELINE
STUDENT GUIDELINE
BY
COLLEGIUM CIVITAS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
CLUB
Dear Friend,
Dzień dobry!
First of all, as the ISC family, we WELCOME you to one of the most successful universities in
the very heart of Poland's capital, the beautiful city of Warsaw. With your arrival to Warsaw,
you are not just entering the University but you are also becoming a member of a
multinational, multicultural community of Collegium Civitas. You will have the privilege to
meet new friends from all over the world and experience a high level of education which is
offered by Collegium Civitas, so you will broaden your horizon.
This Guideline is designed to give the fundamental and necessary information for your stay
in Warsaw, starting from your arrival to your daily and your academic life.
We are thrilled to introduce the "Guideline" designed to make your first days in Warsaw
easier to handle and we hope you will have a chance to reduce the adaptation time.
We wish you a pleasant stay in Warsaw!
Hope to meet you soon,
Witamy w Collegium Civitas!
ISC Team
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COLLEGIUM CIVITAS AUTHORITIES
Collegium Civitas
Collegium Civitas is located in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. It was established under the
auspices of five Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences in 1997 and has relied
extensively upon the teaching and research traditions of these renowned institutions.
Collegium Civitas is open to new inventions in higher education: interdisciplinary
approaches, close lecturer-student relations, study abroad programs, internships,
encouragement and supervision of individual student research projects.
The university is formally entitled to grant BA and MA degrees in International Relations,
Political Science and Sociology. Recently, it has also received the right to grant PhD degrees
in Sociology.
Collegium Civitas Board
Professor Stanisław Mocek - Rector of Collegium Civitas
Professor Jadwiga Koralewicz - President of Collegium Civitas
Professor Edmund Wnuk-Lipiński - Honorary Rector of Collegium Civitas
Malgorzata Budyta-Budzynska, PhD - Vice-Rector for Student Affairs
Marcin Gajek, PhD - Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs
Małgorzata Baran, PhD - Vice-Rector for Strategic Development
Paulina Codogni, PhD - Vice-Rector for International Cooperation,
- Rector's Plenipotentiary for Studies in English
During your education in Collegium Civitas, you will have the privilege to study with the
finest Professors with impressive, successful careers. Valuable Professors of Collegium
Civitas will make sure that you will receive the highest education level on the subject of your
study. In Collegium Civitas, you can always communicate with your lecturer and other
academic staff without any hesitations, they are always there for you if need them.
Besides the Professors, Collegium Civitas Staff will be your guide regarding your education in
CC. You can always contact the necessary office regarding your problems/questions/needs.
Student Affairs
As an International Student of Collegium Civitas, you will be working with "International Office"
regarding your academic life. You will be always in touch with the office and you can always visit
them. The office is open for students on working days and hours, and friendly staff will help you
with any matter. You can find the contact information below;
Senior specialist for studies in English – Aleksandra Szumska
(+48 22) 656 71 86
studiesinenglish@collegium.edu.pl
Room: 1211
In addition to that, if you can't solve your problem with Student Affairs Office, you can make an
appointment (you must take an appointment from Student Affairs office) to meet with the ViceRector for Student Affairs, Mrs Małgorzata Budyta-Budzynska, PhD or you can make an
appointment to meet with Rector’s Plenipotentiary for Studies in English, Ms Paulina Codogni,
PhD in room 1211 or via e-mail (paulina.codogni@collegium.edu.pl).
International Cooperation and Exchange Programs
For Collegium Civitas, "international cooperation" is very important. CC managed to have one of
the largest international networks. The main exchange program is the "Erasmus program". With
Erasmus, you can spend one or two semesters abroad studying at one of the partner universities
with receiving scholarships for travels. In addition to Erasmus, CC offers exchange programs with
Canada, Korea and U.S. by bilateral agreements between CC and other universities. You can find
the full list of the partner universities at "www.civitas.edu.pl/partners". You can apply for an
exchange program to spend one or two semesters abroad by contacting International Office. You
can find the contact information below;
The Office of International Cooperation – Katarzyna Błaszczyk
tel. (+48 22) 656 71 95
international@collegium.edu.pl
Room: 1211
Admission Office
As a new student of Collegium Civitas, you hopefully finished this process but if you need additional
information you can always contact or visit the Admission Office. You can find the contact
information below;
Head of Admissions Office - Olga Kocot - Wielgomas
tel. (+48 22) 656 71 89
rekrutacja@collegium.edu.pl
admissions@collegium.edu.pl
Room: 1210
Department for Social, Political and International Studies
In Collegium Civitas every door is wide open for you. You can find the contact information below;
Head of the Department – Professor Edmunt Wnuk - Lipiński
Deputy Head of the Department – Julian Pańków, PhD julian.pankow@collegium.edu.pl
Deputy Head of the Department- Paulina Codogni, PhD paulina.codogni@collegium.edu.pl
Assistant: Agnieszka Nitza - agnieszka.nitza@collegium.edu.pl
Student Online Services
After your admission is completed, you will have access to Student Online Services system of
Collegium Civitas at the beginning of the semester. You will find all the necessary information
regarding your studies. You can see your grades, financial information, decisions, announcements
and also regulations and rules of education. You will sign in with your student number and your first
password will be your birth date (yyyymmdd), you can change the password after first login. We
highly advice you to check your WU regularly to keep track of your process.
Please note that, you will receive important e-mails and phone calls so in case you change your email address or phone number or correspondence address, please, immediately inform Student
Affairs Office.
wu.civitas.edu.pl
Career Center
In addition to high level of education, Collegium Civitas also offers consultancy for your
future career. If you are studying BA, you are obligated to complete internship of 125 hours
of work and it is advised to be finished in the 2nd year of studies. You have to find your own
internship but you can always contact or visit Career Center for internship opportunities.
Please note, that your internship must be approved by the Deputy Head of the Department
for International Relations, dr Julian Pańków. You can find the contact information below;
Career Center -Agnieszka Walerysiak
agnieszka.walerysiak@collegium.edu.pl
Room: 1109
Library and Reading Hall
At Collegium Civitas Reading Hall and Library (the Palace of Culture and Science, XI floor) the
students have access to course books and obligatory readings for classes, seminars and
exams. The university is subscribed to daily press as well as to multiple magazines in Polish
and English.
Reading hall business hours:
Monday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (weekends in session for part-time students)
Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (weekends in session for part-time students)
Saturday 8.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. (weekends in session for postgraduate courses)
Contact:
tel. 0-22 656 71 96
E-mail:
Piotr Wąsowicz: piotr.wasowicz@collegium.edu.pl
Janina Piwowarska: janina.piwowarska@collegium.edu.pl
Nostrification
Any school certificate obtained from abroad (out of Poland) has to be legalized by the local
educational authority (kuratorium oswiaty) in Poland, in order to be recognized.
Collegium Civitas students should proceed nostrification of their high school diplomas in the
Educational Office in Warsaw. Please note that procedure must be finished by the end of the
first semester of study.
Address:
Kuratorium Oświaty Warszawa
32 Jerozolimskie Avenue, room 102 (working until 3 p.m.)
Phone: 22 5512400 extension number: 1022
http://www.en.kuratorium.waw.pl/en/index.html
Please visit http://www.nauka.gov.pl/en/recognition-of-academic-qualifications
for more detailed information regarding nostrification process.
For more information please contact: studiesinenglish@collegium.edu.pl
II.
RELEVANT CONTACTS
Other CC Organizations
Students' Self-Government - samorzad@collegium.edu.pl
ESN CC
- cc@esn.pl
CC Sociological Circle
CC International Relations Circle
CC Comics Circle
CC Multimedia Games Circle
CC Academic Sports Union
WELCOME TO WARSAW!
FIRST DAYS IN THE CITY
Arrival to Warsaw
1)Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport
Chopin Airport is located in the area of Okęcie in Włochy, around 10 km to the south from
the city centre. For many years the airport was used to be called just Okęcie, but this
reportedly caused confusion and it was renamed.
Local people may use the name Okęcie to refer either to the airport, or to the residential
area and local transportation terminal P+R Al. Krakowska which is on the other end of the
airfield. Always ask for the airport (lotnisko in Polish) to avoid confusion.
How to get in to/from Chopin Airport
By Bus : Four bus lines operate between points in the city and the airport from 4:40am to
11:00pm. At all other times, night bus N32 runs between the city centre and the airport.
Single-fare tickets for the bus cost 4.40 PLN (effective 2013.Jan.1) from any kiosk; or buy one
from the bus driver or vending machine in the bus (this is more risky - you will need exact
change for the driver, or coins - not notes - for the machine; driver may refuse to sell ticket if
he is late, the machine may be broken...). You can also buy tickets from the ticket machine at
the bus stop (which accept coins, notes and credit cards) or from the ZTM counter in the
public area of the arrivals hall (not the Tourist Information counter, but near it).
Bus 148 operates between the airport and Rondo Wiatraczna in Praga Południe, on the
eastern side of Warsaw. This bus passes by the Imielin metro station.
Bus 175 probably the most popular bus in the city operates between the airport and Plac
Piłsudskiego, crossing through the city center and stopping at the central railway station,
Centrum metro station and the historic city center, including Nowy Świat and the University
of Warsaw. The trip takes 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic. Buses operate every 7
minutes during rush hour. This bus used to have a bad reputation for pickpockets; although
it's better now, caution is still advised. There are announcements for two tourist spots in
English: Warszawa Centralny is announced "Central Railway Station;" and Plac Zamkowy
(Castle Square) is announced "The Old Town."
Bus 188 operates between the airport and Gocławek Wschodni in Praga Południe, passing
through to the south of the city center. This bus passes by the Politechnika metro station.
Bus 331 operates between the airport and the Wilanowska metro station in Mokotów. While
this bus is particularly useful for passengers connecting to long-distance bus services
operated by PolskiBus, as the bus stops at the terminal where PolskiBus buses stop, this bus
only operates during peak hours.
By Train: The airport train station, Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina, opened on 1 June 2012.
Trains depart every 10-12 minutes during peak times and every 15 minutes otherwise. Both
the Szybka Kolej Miejska (SKM; Warsaw's S-Bahn-like suburban railway system) and Koleje
Mazowieckie (Mazovian Railways or KML; the provincial local train operator) operate trains
to and from the airport.
SKM Connections from Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina
Line S2 through Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Śródmieście (walking distance to Warszawa
Centralna), Warszawa Stadion and Warszawa Wschodnia to Sulejówek Miłosna - trains every
30 minutes off-peak during day.
Line S3S through Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Śródmieście (walking distance to
Warszawa Centralna), Warszawa Stadion and Warszawa Wschodnia to Legionowo Piaski
Line S3C through Warszawa Zachodnia, Warszawa Centralna and Warszawa Wschodnia to
Legionowo Piaski. This is an "express" train which skips the local train stations between
Warszawa Zachodnia and Warszawa Wschodnia, including Warszawa Stadion - trains every
30 minutes off-peak during day.
Koleje Mazowieckie offers connections ending at Warszawa Wschodnia, calling at Warszawa
Zachodnia and Warszawa Centralna. These trains are less frequent than SKM services.
Regular Warsaw transport tickets issued by ZTM (the local transport operator which runs city
buses, trams and the metro) are valid on SKM train services between the airport and
Warsaw. There are ticket machines in the terminal as well as on board; tickets can also be
bought at the ZTM counter in the public part of the arrivals hall (after customs). ZTM day
passes, three-day passes and monthly tickets are also valid on Koleje Mazowieckie trains, but
not regular tickets. Note that while there is no Koleje Mazowieckie ticket office at the
airport, it is possible to purchase single tickets for KML services from the airport to the city
center aboard the train.
Currently (Feb 2013) the rail station can only be accessed by leaving the arrivals area of the
terminal building, crossing the bus station and walking about 300m in the open. The route is
however well sign-posted.
By Taxi: This is the least popular way to take you to your destination from the airport since
its expensive compared to bus or train. In case you take a taxi, avoid the taxi drivers soliciting
customers inside the terminal, as they severely overcharge. Instead, use one of the
companies recommended by the airport authorities (Merc Taxi, MPT Radio Taxi, Ele, or Sawa
Taxi). They are slightly above market average in terms of prices and stop near the exit from
terminal.
In any case, the most you should pay is 3.00 zł (up to 4.50 zł on Sundays; but typically no
more than 2.40 zł) per km in the daytime plus an initial fee of no more than 8 zł. The meter
should be running and display a tariff number (1 in the daytime, 2 at night and on Sunday, 3
or 4 when leaving city limits or entering 2nd zone) You are entitled to a receipt (which must
specify the route used) upon request. The Polish word for receipt is rachunek but you can’t
have it probably.
2) Warsaw Modlin International Airport
Modlin Airport was opened in June 2012. It's located near the town Nowy Dwor Mazowiceki
40 km to the north from Warsaw. WizzAir moved to Modlin from WAW and Ryanair started
operating flights to Modlin and have announced a base at the new airport.
How to get in to/from Modlin Airport
ByTrain:KolejeMazowiecke operates connections between Modlin and Warszawa Centralna.
From the airport terminal you need to take shuttle bus to the railway station and get on a
train to Warsaw. A combined ticket for bus and train costs 12 zł.
By Bus: There is a direct bus by Modlinbus from the airport terminal to the center of Warsaw
(car park near Warszawa Centralna station). The price is 29 zł.
There is also indirect bus connection by Translud - ticket costs 8 zł. Take bus no 2 or 6 from
Warsaw Center (next to Domy Towarowe Centrum) to Modlin Twierdza Pętla station.
Remember to tell driver of bus no 2 or 6 that you are going to the airport - he will contact
with the driver of another bus which will take you from Modlin Twierdza Pętla directly to the
airport. Whole trip should be less than 1,5 hour.
3) Railroad Connections
Dworzec Centralny or Warszawa Centralna (Warsaw Central) / Ul. Emilii Plater
Dworzec Wschodni or Warszawa Wschodnia (Warsaw East) / between Ul. Kijowska and Ul.
Lubelska
Dworzec Zachodni or Warszawa Zachodnia (Warsaw West) / Al. Jerozolimskie near Rondo
Zeslancow Syberyjskich
Warsaw has three train stations for long distance. Unless you really know what you're doing,
the best option is Dworzec Centralny (Warszawa Centralna) station, as it has best
connections with all the places in the city. All long-distance trains pass through this station
and all stop there. It is the only long-distance station underground. It isn't the last station on
the route!
Trains running eastwards start at Warszawa Zachodnia, stop at Warszawa Centralna and
then at Warszawa Wschodnia, while trains heading westwards make the same trip in the
opposite direction (except that they don't always stop at Warszawa Zachodnia). The same
is true for arriving trains.
The Berlin-Warszawa Express runs from Berlin to Warsaw daily and is quite cheap if it is
booked in advance. Students get discounts as well. It's a fairly comfortable six hour trip.
Schedule are available on Intercity's website and tickets can be booked through Polrail
Service or on the Deutsche Bahn website.
One train per day runs to Kaunas and Vinius in Lithuania, with a change of trains near the
border.
There're also trains to Russia - Moscow, Saint Petersburg and even direct cars
to Saratov or Irkutsk, Belarus - Minsk, Ukraine -Kiev and direct cars to Simferopol or
even Astana in Kazakhstan. There are many direct connections to central and western
European cities too.
4) By Bus
Regional and long-distance bus connections in Poland are traditionally called PKS. Once it
was a legitimate abbreviation for the state-owned monopoly. Now, however, bus routes are
operated by completely independent companies, some of which have chosen to retain the
old PKS as a part of their name. In Warsaw, there's PKS Warszawa but PKSes from various
other cities also operate. Most PKS buses arrive and depart from either of two major
terminals:
-Dworzec PKS Warszawa Zachodnia, Al. Jerozolimskie (near Rondo Zesłańców
Syberyjskich). The bigger of the two, next to the railway station by the same name. Most
buses arrive here. International buses like Eurolines, Ecolines, Simple Express have their
main stop here. To get to the city center from here, walk to the other side of Al.
Jerozolimskie and take a bus: 517, E-5(peak hours only), 127 or 130 to Dw. Centralny (one
bus stop short of Centrum). Catching the eastbound suburban train or S2 urban railway line
might be the best option. During the night, buses N35 and N85 run to Dw. Centralny (main
station) every 30 minutes beginning at 23:52.
-Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Wilanowska. Several private buses and PKSes serving towns
located south of Warsaw stop here. For more detailed information:
Polskibus
http://www.polskibus.com/en
TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
Now you are in Warsaw, so you should find a place to stay until you find your “home sweet
home”. Warsaw offers so many different hotels and hostels for your taste and budget. Below
you can find the popular websites for hotel/hostel hunting:
Trip Advisor: www.tripadvisor.com
Euro Booking: http://www.eurobookings.com
Hostel Bookers: http://www.hostelbookers.com
Hostels.com: http://www.hostels.com
Hostel World: http://www.hostelworld.com
Booking.com: http://www.booking.com
Stay Poland.com: http://www.staypoland.com
REMEMBER: Always book your hotel /hostel before your arrival if you don’t want to spend
your first night in Warsaw in the park☺
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Compared to most European cities, public transportation in Warsaw is fairly cheap and
student friendly. The public transport system in Warsaw is generally well-developed, with
some 200 bus routes and 30 tram lines. The route descriptions on the tram stops are easy to
follow (although bus stop notices are more complex) and the tickets are cheap. It can be
painfully slow, however, to travel between destinations far from the city center.
Metro: Warsaw's metro system opened in 1995 and is one of the newest underground
railway systems in Europe. It runs daily from early morning until midnight at 3-10 minute
intervals. On Friday and Saturday, Metro operates until 3 am. Trains and stations are clean
and neat. The system currently consists of only one line, which was designed to carry
commuters from the densely populated new districts at the northern and southern outskirts
into the city centre. As a result, the metro does not go to many destinations. The second
route is under construction, which will link the centre with the right bank of the river Vistula.
Bus: Buses operate usually from 5.00 to 23.00, but you should always check the schedule.
The intervals can be as little as 5 minutes (crowded routes during peak hours) to nearly 2
hours (certain suburban routes). Usually, you will wait 20 minutes at most.
Warsaw has well-developed night bus communication, that will take you to every part of
city. Most buses start and finish at the back of Central Railway Station (Dworzec Centralny).
They start every 30 minutes, hour by hour, at XX:15 and XX:45.
!!Requesting a stop: Certain buses only stop on request (Polish: na zadanie)
- If you want to get off, press the stop (red) button. In certain old buses, the button is located
above the door (and it's not red)
- If you want to get on a bus, wave your hand (or star-jump, or do whatever it takes to attract
the driver's attention)
Night buses operate on 38 routes: N01 to N95. The first digit indicates the area of Warsaw
the bus travels to. All parts of the city are covered, but travelling to distant locations is
particularly time-consuming. All buses from the centre operate at 30-minute intervals and
depart from their central stop at Dw. Centralny 15 and 45 minutes after the hour, which
facilitates changing. All night bus stops except Dw. Centralny and Centrum are request stops.
Signal well in advance as some night bus drivers may be too busy accelerating to notice.
Trams: Although trams are not faster than buses unless there is a heavy traffic jam, they may
have some appeal for a tourist as it is easier to predict where they are going - they usually go
straight ahead and only rarely turn. However, it may be worth travelling by tram in the city
centre during rush hours. The tram services can end as early as at 10PM, but most routes are
served until midnight.
For more detailed information about the lines, timetables, etc about the public
transportation you can check the website of Public Transport Authority of Warsaw (Zarzad
Transportu Miejskiego w Warszawie) http://www.ztm.waw.pl
TICKETS AND TICKET PRICING
Although there are many carrier companies, tickets are issued and controlled by the single
Warsaw Transport Authority (Polish:Zarząd Transportu Miejskiego or ZTM) and are valid for
all means of transport.
Tickets can be purchased in kiosks, ticket machines and any shop that displays the Sprzedaż
biletów ZTM ("WTA tickets sold here") stickers.
The ticket system may look complicated at the beginning, but you can understand the
system quickly. The next pricing change is scheduled for 1st of January 2014. Prices will rise a
little, but the structure will remain the same. Below you can click the link which you can see
the ticket types and its prices;
http://www.ztm.waw.pl/?c=516&l=2
http://www.ztm.waw.pl/?c=110&l=2
Important Note: For Students 30 days or 90 days long term travel cards (encoded on a plastic
City Card - Karta Miejska) is the best option.
TICKET RULES
Unless you want to pay 50 Euros (More than 200 PLN) fine to the inspectors in the metro,
buses and trams like your many colleagues in Collegium Civitas, you must strictly follow the
ticket rules.
Immediately validate your ticket after boarding the bus or tram (in a yellow validator), or at
the subway station gate (it's obvious). Tickets only need to be activated once, on your first
journey, except in the underground where touching in (or inserting a ticket) is required to
open the entrance gate to the station. Exit gates open without a ticket.
Tickets are not checked by the driver. They may be randomly inspected in a station or in a
bus/tram (by plain-clothed inspectors with portable ticket/card readers), so it is up to you to
have a valid (activated) ticket. If you buy a ticket from a driver, you still have to activate it.
If one validator is out of order, look for another. A steady yellow light means that only the
plastic card reader is working. If all the validators in a bus glow red - they may be locked,
likely because an inspection is underway...
ACCOMMODATION
Now that you are a Warsaw resident, it's time for you to find your home.
This process can be a bit overwhelming sometimes for the new comers, but do not worry,
everyone can find their place eventually.
Prices in Warsaw depend on the quality of the apartment, its location, and age of the
building. There are many blocks of flats from the years before 1989 which are of modest
standard, but affordable, for example; in Ursynow, a dormitory suburb of Warsaw, which is
home for 140,000 people. This is a well-managed and safe neighborhood, also well
connected to the centre by the metro.
Alternatively, the higher end of the market has been experiencing a boom in recent years,
with many new construction projects coming on-line, often with extras like underground
parking and fitness centers, additional security, etc.
Prices are highest in the city centre, falling off towards the periphery. Given that there is
only one metro line, rents for properties in the districts on this line are higher.
As in every big city, some districts have a better reputation than others, and in Warsaw, the
right bank and especially Praga Pólnoc, with its above-average crime rates, is considered less
desirable than other neighborhoods.
Considering the fact that you are new in Poland, there is a high possibility that you do not
speak Polish. Therefore, it is really important to make few arrangements about your
permanent accommodation before your arrival. Coming to Warsaw for house hunting
without any preparation can cause time and money consuming so we advise you to check
few websites. Although dom gratka and otodom don’t have English language on their
website, they are easy to use.
-domy.pl http://domy.pl/
-dom gratka.pl http://dom.gratka.pl/
-otodom.pl http://otodom.pl/
What Are the Important Parts of the Lease Before You Sign It?
Make sure that the following information is contained in your lease
-The landlord’s name and address
-Your name (if you are signing with a friend, make sure both of your names and signatures
appear on the lease)
-The term of the lease and its start and finish dates
-The monthly rent and when and how the payments are to be made
-Whether the landlord agrees to make any repairs or renovations to the apartment
-Which utility bills are included in the rent (heat, hot water, electricity)
-Whether or not you are allowed to have a pet in your apartment
RESIDENCY PERMIT
Residency permit is the most crucial process during you stay in Poland. Therefore, it is
important to follow the requirements carefully. Below you can find the documents you need
to apply for a residency permit for a defined period of time on the territory of the Republic
of Poland.
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up-to-date, colour undestroyed photographs, dimensions: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, taken in
the last 6 months on a single light background with good focus and clearly showing
the eyes and face from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders, so as the face
occupy 70-80% of the photographs; photographs presenting a person without head
covering and dark glasses, looking straight ahead with eyes open and natural
expression of the face and mouth closed, face cannot be covered with hair
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Where and When to Submit Application?
The application for the residence permit for the specified period of time must be submitted
to the Province Office (Urzad Wojewodzki) in Warsaw ul. Dluga 5, 00-263.
!! It is important that you submit the residence permit for the specified period of time
within the set deadline i.e. at the latest 45 days prior to expiry of your visa or a previous
residence permit for the specified period of time. If you fail to adhere to this deadline you
might be obliged to leave the territory of the Republic of Poland and discontinue your
studies!!
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-In case you have a missing document, you can still start the application process, the office
will give you 2 weeks to complete the missing documents. Once you complete the
documents in 2 weeks you can go and submit them.
-Once you get your positive decision (fingers crossed) you pay 50 PLN for your ID
Reasons for Which the Office Refuses to Issue the Residence Permit?
-Failed to complete the academic year and did not obtain a conditional enrollment for the
next academic year or semester.
-Does not meet the above referenced documents.
-The person has entered the list of people whose residence in Poland is undesired.
-Circumstances indicate that the purpose of his/her entry or residence in Poland will be
different than declared.
-Declared in the application for residence permit or enclosed documents containing untrue
personal details or false information.
-Resides in the territory of Poland illegally.
SHOPPING
In terms of shopping, Warsaw has everything from big, sparkling shopping malls to tiny
boutiques and specialty stores, as well as some decent street markets. Increasingly,
international chains—such as Marks & Spencer—are appearing, which has meant that locally
produced products are sometimes harder to find than expensive imported alternatives.
Shopping hours are usually from 11 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and from 10 AM to 1 PM on
Saturday, but shopping malls are open until 8 or even 10 PM. RUCH kiosks, which sell bus
and train tickets, newspapers, and cosmetics, are usually open from 7 to 7.
Here are few shopping malls that you can find everything all together:
-Zloty Tarasy: The most popular shopping mall in the city. Zloty Tarasy is in the center of
Warsaw, located next to the Central Railway Station. You can find various brands,
restaurants and cinema. http://www.zlotetarasy.pl/en/index
-Arkadia: One of the most popular shopping mall lately, where you can find anything you
want. Arkadia has more than 180 stores and it may take your whole day to discover it.
http://en.arkadia.com.pl/W/do/centre/strona-glowna
-Galeria Mokotow: One of the oldest malls in the city, where you can find designer
clothes. Plus it has a good selection of restaurants and snack bars, as well as a multiplex
cinema,
a
play
area
for
children,
and
a
bowling
alley.
http://en.galeriamokotow.pl/W/do/centre/accueil
-Atrium Reduta: Compared to other shopping malls it lags behind by means of fashion
brands and restaurants, but it offers a rather big Carrefour for your needs.
http://www.atrium-reduta.pl/en
-Blue City: Right across Atrium Reduta, with so many shops and restaurants and cafes, you
can find so many things in Blue City. There is a fountain right in the centre of the mall, and
the square surrounding it houses various concerts, bazaars and artistic events.
http://bluecity.pl/en
-Wola Park: This big mall offers almost 200 shops, a dozen restaurants and cafés, a Multikino
cinema
(6
screens),
Calypso
Fitness
Club
and
a
kid’s
playground.
http://www.wolapark.pl/index,2.dhtml
-Warszawa Wilenska: An original mix of shopping gallery and train station, with over 90
shops and services, as well as a dozen restaurants and cafés. http://en.warszawawilenska.pl/W/do/centre/accueil
SIGHTSEEING
Among other cities in Poland, Warsaw is the most dynamic place. It does not only offer the
best education in Poland, but also it is the heart of the country’s social and cultural life.
When you are in Warsaw, depending on your mood, you can visit many museums, go for a
stroll in Nowy Swiat or you can enjoy the worthwhile view of the city at the top of Palace of
Culture and Science.
-Old Town: The place where the heart of Warsaw beats. With its alleys, cafes and cozy
squares you can easily imagine yourself in 17th century. During the summer Old Town is the
number one place for musical and theatrical performances and open air galleries.
https://www.warsawtour.pl/en/warsaw-for-everyone/old-town-and-surroundings-2946.html
-Palace of Culture and Science: Since you will spend your years in this building, you better
get used to like it. The “gift from the Soviet people” to Poles is a classic example of the
Socialist Realist Architecture. Inside the building there are popular theatres, museums,
cinema and the concert hall. Palace of Culture and Science has the highest viewing platform
in Warsaw (30th floor) and it offers a beautiful panoramic view of the city.
http://www.pkin.pl/en/
-Warsaw Rising Museum: Warsaw Rising Museum is opened in 2004, during the 60th
anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising. The museum depicts the uprising
through photographs, videos and interactive displays. The aim of the museum is to pay
tribute for those who fought and died for the Poland’s independence. http://www.1944.pl/en/
-Wilanow Park and Palace: Wilanow Park and Palace is one of the prominent examples of
European Baroque style of architecture. It was the summer residence of the King Jan III
Sobieski and then Augustus II. Today Wilanow Park and Palace are one of the popular venues
of important cultural events and concerts in Warsaw. http://www.wilanow-palac.art.pl/
-Lazienki Krolewskie Park and Palace: The complex which served as the summer residence
for King Stanislaw Poniatowski is one of the most beautiful of this type in Europe. The
beautiful park includes many interesting monuments, the most important of which includes
the Palace on the Island built for King Stanislaw August Poniatowski. http://www.lazienkikrolewskie.pl/en,home.html
-Copernicus Science Center: If you are interested in experiments this place is a heaven for
you. With the interactive environment of Copernicus Science Center you can learn the
nature’s mystery, conduct experiments and will not realize how time flies.
http://www.kopernik.org.pl/en/
-National Museum: In the historic interwar period building, you can see a rich collection of
exhibits from antiquity to modern times. National Museum organizes numerous temporary
exhibitions presenting art from all over the world. You can also find an interesting outdoor
exhibition at the building’s Vistula side which Museum of the Polish Army presents the
history of Polish military. http://www.mnw.art.pl/index.php/pl/english
-Multimedia Fountain Park: Located in a lovely site between the Old Town and the Vistula
River. On hot summer days, the Fountain Park serves as a refreshing asylum for tourists and
locals alike, while in the evenings it captivates with performances of colors and fabulous
shapes. http://www.estrada.com.pl/?lang=en
-National Stadium: The National Stadium was built for UEFA EURO 2012. It is located close
to the Old Town and city center. The stadium today hosts football matches and concerts. It is
well visible from many places in Warsaw and takes less than 30 minutes to walk to stadium
from Palace of Culture and Science. http://www.stadionnarodowy.org.pl/
-City of Chopin: Most probably the best known resident of Warsaw, Fryderyk Chopin spent
his first 20 years in the city. In Warsaw he studied music and performed his first concerts. In
Warsaw you can find many places which pay tribute to his life and his heritage.
https://www.warsawtour.pl/en/warsaw-for-everyone/city-of-chopin-1843.html
-Warsaw University Library: Warsaw University Library is a sight that should not be missed,
even if you are not on a research trip. You'll find some shops and cafes on the ground floor,
but it's the building's roof and its rooftop garden that are truly special and definitely worth
the trip. The garden, open to the general public, is both vast and intimate, not to mention
one of the most beautiful rooftop spaces in all of Europe. With its nooks, crannies, brooks,
paths, lawns, and benches where you can hide with or without a book, the garden provides a
perfect space for thought and inspiration. http://www.buw.uw.edu.pl/en/
RESTAURANTS
While even Poland's fans will admit that it does not have one of the world's great cuisines,
the old traditions of Polish cooking are being revived, and the fine city restaurants are
bringing new tastes to the tried-and-true favorites.
Soup is a fundamental part of the daily meal and potentially the meal itself. Soups are
excellent, often thick and nourishing, with lots of peas and beans. Clear beet soup, barszcz, is
the most traditional, but soured barley soup, zurek, should be sampled at least once. Pickled
or soused herring is also a favorite Polish entree.
The Polish chef's greatest love is pork in all its varieties, including suckling pig and wild boar.
Traditional sausages, kabanos, usually dried and smoked, are delicious, as are the different
kinds of kielbasa. A popular hunter's dish, bigos, is made from soured and fresh cabbage,
cooked (for several days or weeks) together with many different kinds of meat and
sausage. Kompot (stewed fruit) is customarily served at an early stage in the meal, and you
sip the juice rather than eat the fruit.
The traditional sit-down restaurant is still the main feature of the dining scene in Poland,
across all price ranges. But if you are in a hurry there is more variety than ever. If you are
really pressed for time, you will nearly always be able to find a street stall (usually housed in
a small white caravan) that serves zapiekanki: French bread toasted with cheese and
mushrooms. Another option is kebab shops for your precious time. If you are not eating pork
it is advised to ask if the dish includes pork or not before ordering it. Kebab shops usually
don't offer pork but still it is always good to ask in advance.
Warsaw offers its citizens so many different tastes. You can find Asian, vegetarian, European,
etc. cuisines with all price ranges.
WARSAW NIGHTLIFE
Warsaw might be a thriving capital city, but still lags behind other European hot spots when
comes to entertainment. However, we are pretty sure this gap will be closed considering the
youth, hungry for some action.
There is no area truly set aside for the nightlife, and hailing taxis from one place to another is
frequent occurrence. The area around Pl. Pilsudskiego and Pl. Teatralny has become a firm
favorite with dressy crowd and it replaced the more established territories of Nowy Swiat, Pl.
Trzech Krzyzy and ul. Sienkiewicza.
Although we believe you will discover so many places for your taste in a short time, here are
few recommendations depending on what you are looking for.
Brewery
-Bierhalle: The most famous brewery in Poland offers its customers its famous beers with
huge glasses. Most customers’ favourite is the pills and it even tastes better when you ask
for a dash of caramel to be added to your brew. http://www.bierhalle.pl/
-BrowArmia: Warsaw’s other brewery tends to live in the shadow of Biehalle. However, the
beer is top standard and best imbibed on a seasonal terrace looking onto the revamped
Krakowskie Przedmiescie. http://www.browarmia.pl/
Bars&Pubs
-The Hard Rock Café: Warsaw’s most colorful bar with a list of colorful cocktails. Café’s large
downstairs bar area is jumping at night even when live rock shows are not on the agenda.
http://www.hardrockcafe.pl/
-Café Bar Lemon: One of the few spots in Warsaw that is open 24 hours. The atmosphere of
this place encourages its customers for a long term cocktail sipping. http://www.cafelemon.pl/
-Café Kulturalna: Café Kulturalna is an amazing place if you appreciate a venue with
character. Dj’s, film screenings and readings are regularly held. Find it in the Palace of
Culture on Marszalkowska side of the building next to the theatre in the south-east corner.
http://www.kulturalna.pl/
-Plan B: Plan B has seen minimal investment, with a design that must have set the owner
back the price of a packet of sausages; décor is limited to little more than simple posters. But
this place has become surprisingly popular, especially with students. Don’t be surprised if
you a party spilling outside. http://www.planbe.pl/program.php
-Warsaw Tortilla Factory: Once you go inside there’s something for everyone. Sport on TV,
live music on weekends, good beer and various kinds of cocktails. Bonus: a separate smoking
room will save you a trip outside. http://www.warsawtortillafactory.pl/
Clubs
-Platinium Club: Regarded as Warsaw’s finest club, set inside in a historic former bank, with
a design that includes marble columns, chandeliers and glowing floors. Platinium sets an
example of champagne living Warsaw style meaning a great party that goes way, way late.
http://www.platiniumclub.pl/
-1500 m2 do wynajecia: There is a plenty of industrial abandoned space in Warsaw and
places like this are finally utilizing it. It is hard to define 1500m2, depending on the event,
you’ll find it functioning either as a bar, club, concert venue or gallery-sometimes all four.
This warehouse style place has hosted some of the edgiest nights in town.
http://www.1500m2.com/
-Mono Bar: There is a cool crowd inside sure knows how to party. Decorated with a
Clockwork Orange design, you can enjoy your night with disco, funk and house coming from
the deck. http://www.monobar.pl/
-Space Club: For the hands in the air masses, Space Club is one of the best options. With its
excellent acoustics to complement the big name DJ’s, you will have great time in this former
metal factory. http://www.spaceclub.pl/welcome
IMPORTANT NOTE : Never doubt about fun in Warsaw, ISC will offer you the greatest
parties, indoor/outdoor events. Be sure that your time with ISC will be memorable!
University life is not just about education, ISC will do their best to offer you the greatest
events and activities according to your taste of fun.
ISC has been founded in January 2013 and since then, hardworking members changed the
understanding of social life in Warsaw. You will have the privilege to join the best fun parties
in Warsaw, various sport, hobby and cultural events and activities and there will be a team
ready to help you in any matter regarding to your academic and social life in Collegium
Civitas.
Always feel free to contact ISC via e-mail ;
isc@collegium.edu.pl
Join our Facebook page to make sure that you will never miss the announcements and
events of ISC;
www.facebook.com/collegiumcivitas.isc
If you experience any kind of problem regarding Collegium Civitas, ISC Spokespersons are
always ready to assist you until your problem is over. Always feel free to contact ISC
Spokespersons via;
spokesperson.isc@collegium.edu.pl
ISC offers various events and activities, if you have an idea, feel free to contact ISC Cultural
and Social Events Committee or Hobby and Sport Activities Committee.
You are welcome to join Collegium Civitas facebook funpage :
https://www.facebook.com/CollegiumCivitas.English
and official group on vkontakte.ru http://vk.com/collegiumcivitas
Want to take part in ISC? ISC is for everyone! You are more than welcome to join!
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