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Exchange in Poland! Gosc w dom, Bóg w dom…
‘A guest in the home is God in the home’, reads an old Polish proverb. Most Poles take this idea quite seriously and, whilst they may not appear to display much affection to strangers in passing, when stepping over a Polish threshold you’re in for some heavenly treatment. You too can experience this Polish hospitality as you embark on your very own WEP student exchange in Poland!
Poles are renowned for their skills at celebration, so when visiting friends and relatives of your new host family, be sure not to eat much beforehand. Lunch is the main meal of the day and, especially on weekends, can be known to last seven courses or more! So get ready to experience a meal like you’ve never had before!
Like their culture, Polish cuisine represents a real mixture of influences, from traditional Paczki (polish doughnut), to Borcht (a beetroot soup with Ukrainian origins). Indeed, a historical mixture of culture and ideology has paved the way for the development of a diverse array of traditions and cultural practices in Poland. Smingus Dyngus, a tradition dating back to the 15th Century, sees Poles drenching their unsuspecting relatives and friends with water. Those who are drenched are blessed with good fortune, ensuring a soaking good time for exchange students.
In more recent times Poland has witnessed extraordinary growth and development. Membership of the European Union has opened Poland to the world and its citizens look forward to a future as rich and diverse as its history.
Does Poland sound like the perfect destination for you to begin your own adventure? If so, don’t stop reading here! Keep reading below for more information on what life might be like as you experience Polish culture on your very own student exchange in Poland.
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2020 | Year | $ 12,250 | 7 April 2020 |
| August 2020 | Semester | $ 9,550 | 7 April 2020 |
The above program fees are valid until 31/12/2019. Application deadlines are subject to change.
Included Extras
A Four-night orientation with sightseeing and 25 hours of intensive Polish language lessons.
More Information
School
The Polish school day is of similar length to that of Australia. Rote learning is common and independent learning is encouraged. Co-curricular activities are generally done outside of school.
Subject taught can include: Polish language, History, Civic Education, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Fine Arts/Music, Technology, Information Technology, Physical Education, Religion and Ethics.
Language
The official language of Poland is Polish. As in most countries there exists a variety of different dialects and accents. Polish is not used much outside of Poland, however there exist over 40 million speakers worldwide.
How hard is it to learn Polish in Australia? MEDIUM. 44 weeks OR 1,110 class hours are required to become proficient in Polish. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate and Time
Poland’s climate is slightly colder than that of its neighbours to the West. However, this does not stop summer temperatures reaching the high thirties in southern parts of the country. On the flip-side to this, temperatures in the winter often drop far below zero, and sometimes includes heavy snowfall.
Depending on daylight saving, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between eight to nine hours ahead of Poland.
Specific Requirements
None.
Local Time
Currency
1 AUD 2.87 PLN
Weather
Today
8.3 7.8 °C
Tomorrow
8.6 4.8 °C
Day After
4.8 2.4 °C
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