πͺ Collision with Poland β The Start and Culture Shock
Welcome to Poland! π
Just arrived in Poland and everything seems new, different, sometimes strange? That's natural! This meeting is your starting point β a practical guide for your first days in a new country. Forget boring lectures. What awaits you is concrete knowledge you'll use tomorrow: from buying a public transport ticket, to understanding why Poles don't smile on the street, to discovering apps that will make your life in Poland easier.
π₯ Meet our team!
This meeting is also an opportunity to meet the people who will support you over the coming months. We'll introduce our team and tell you about all 10 meetings we've prepared for you.
π Your voice matters!
At the end, we'll ask you to complete a short needs questionnaire. We want to know:
- Which topics are most important to you?
- What challenges have you already encountered?
- What would you like to explore further in upcoming meetings? Your answers will help us tailor the program to your real needs!
π― What can you expect from the event?
π§ How do Polish people think and live?
Why do people seem distant on the street? What are the unspoken social rules? We'll decode Polish behavior patterns so you can navigate social situations with confidence.
πΊοΈ Administrative divisions
Understanding how Poland is organized will help you navigate official matters, understand addresses, and know where you actually are in this new country.
π Public transport β your survival guide
Master the Jakdojade app, understand ticket types (timed vs single-ride), learn where to buy tickets, and know what to expect during ticket inspections. No more stress about getting around!
π± Essential apps β Your digital survival kit
Discover the apps that will make your daily life easier in different areas:
- Transport & Navigation
- Shopping & Delivery
- Finances & Documents
πͺ Polish shops decoded
From discount stores (Biedronka, Lidl) to convenience stores (Ε»abka) to international shops β learn where to shop for what, and why most places are closed on Sundays.
β»οΈ Waste sorting β don't get fined!
Poland takes waste segregation seriously. Learn the color-coded system and avoid fines up to 500 PLN. We'll show you what goes where, including clothes, electronics, and batteries.
And much more!
π What will you receive?
π After each meeting, we'll post notes on the website with the most important topics and useful links. And here's info about the first meeting:
β Practical cheat sheet with the most important information
β Access to the community β WhatsApp/Telegram group β ask questions between meetings!
β List of apps ready to download
β Guide to your first days in Poland
β Contact to the team
π Who is this meeting for?
- π Students starting their studies in Poland
- πΌ Employees fresh after relocation
- π Anyone who recently arrived and wants to quickly find their way in a new reality
- π€ People who want to meet other migrants in a similar situation
β Questions?
Contact us through the contact form on our website.
Don't wait! Your Polish adventure starts here. π See you on February 28th!