Today Poland stands as a strong and sturdy country who’s successfully emerged out of a difficult period as a socialist society.  It’s shown tremendous change over the last 10-15 years, developing into the modern cultural center it is today. It’s continually attracting more visitors and students to study in Poland as people uncover this gem in the middle of Central Europe.

Today we are highlighting the fabulous Study Abroad Poland Program which boasts marvelous academic opportunities to study in Poland, coupled with the best cultural experiences available. Choosing to study abroad in Poland will give the typical student an invaluable opportunity to learn about Poland’s past, present and the role it’s played in our world. No other country can boast such a success story as rebuilding after its damaged past. The burgeoning cities and gorgeous landscapes will draw in visitors to the lakes, rivers, mountains and even beaches.

Warsaw, Poland’s capital for the last 400 years is just one location for Study Abroad Poland. It’s a thriving metropolis with a strong economy and the city boasts both old and new architecture as students will notice as they walk through the neighborhoods of today and the “old town” which has been reconstructed after past destruction.

Exploring Warsaw

If you’re considering studying in this beautiful country, Study Abroad Poland maintains fabulous programs that will provide the experience of a lifetime. The variety of programs available will allow for a deep understanding of this wonderful country, its place in society and of course, the beautiful Polish language. Students can choose from semester, summer or full-year academic sessions and programs in business, international relations, Polish cultural studies, electrical/computer engineering and more. There are also internship and volunteer placements available while you study in Poland. In addition to programs in Poland, Study Abroad Poland is a division of Study Abroad Compass which  also provides programs in in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine.

Study Abroad Poland ensures that students receive not only the highest quality classroom education, but a packed schedule of cultural excursions such as city tours, BBQ’s, bowling and museum visits. There will also be free weekends available for students to explore neighboring countries so they can get to know more of Central and Eastern Europe during their time abroad.

Students and Faculty in Polish Classroom

A student who recently returned from one of their programs had this to say “I thought this program was amazing! I have no complaints about it at all. It was the best time of my life. The program administration were beyond helpful. I met the most wonderful people through this program that I am still friends with. I learned a great deal of Polish and was able to earn 5 credits at my university! The best part of this program, is the helpfulness of the administration. They are there for you through the whole process, even throughout your stay in Poland.”

Another student from a summer program in Wroclaw, Poland said “Wroclaw is an amazing city to go to in Poland. It is so beautiful and charming and everyone that I met there was friendly and caring. If you want to actually learn Polish, this is the program for you.” Read even more from this review here.

Krakow, Poland from above

Still looking for more information on Study Abroad Poland? They have a fantastic website with answers to all of your questions as well as great resources and tips. Get in touch with them to find out more and apply today.

Want to read insider reviews from fellow study abroad students? Click here to find your perfect program!

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Aunt Owwee

It’s not Valentines Day, but there are many reasons to be thinking of your significant other in the coming months. This rings especially true for college students who are about to begin a long distance relationship for the summer or longer. Those preparing for a summer abroad may be leaving someone behind, or those returning to the U.S. from an amazing semester with a new loved one, will likely be feeling sadness and stress. First, know that you are not alone! Plenty of couples go through long distance relationships and find ways to successfully make it work. It may not be easy, but that’s what makes it worth it, right?Right!

For those of you who’ve already spent hours on Google searching for articles on long distance relationships, hoping for some flicker of support, give up the search as we’ve compiled a list below of some pretty good resources where you can find solace. Make sure you read all the way through #10!

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1) Her Campus: How to Make a Long Distance Relationship Work Over the Summer

2)  The Student Journals: Oceans Apart – The Key to Long Distance Dating

3) Student Tourism: Fairly Tales Do Come True

4) International Student Services at Ryerson University: Long Distance Relationships a Reality for many International Students on Valentines Day

5) Abroad101 Blog: Long Distance Relationship Guide

6) Abroad101 Blog: To Be or Not To Be (Together) : Long Distance Relationships

7) Long Distance Relationships that Last: Long Distance Relationships During College

8 New York Daily News: Distance Makes Heart Grow Fonder – Does It?

9) TimesUnion.com – We Made It!

10) This one’s for fun! The Five Year Engagement with Jason Segel: Premise is that he and his fiance are in a long distance relationship. View the trailer for the movie  here.

Typical Roman Neighborhood

Picture yourself spending 5 weeks this summer immersed in the Trastevere neighborhood of Rome, Italy at the beautiful John Cabot University.”Trastevere” comes from the latin phrase “across the Tiber” as it’s located on the west bank of the Tiber River. Study, live and play in this stunning city, as if it were your own. John Cabot University is an American University located in the heart of the eternal city, Rome, Italy. Students interested in taking classes in English, yet living and studying abroad in Italy should highly consider spending their summer in Rome. Here’s everything you need to know. Continue reading “John Cabot University: Spend Your Summer in Rome” »

Abroad101 doing a celebration dance for Francisco!

We have another scholarship winner!! We’re thrilled to announce the winner of the latest $5000 CEA Scholarship campaign that was hosted on Abroad101′s website! Francisco Almanza from UT-San Antonio will be headed to Italy this fall with CEA after writing a compelling case for why he deserved the scholarship and how he would incorporate his studies in Italy back to his school and community in Texas.  He also blew us all away by securing over 6000 Likes to his entry, which was twice as many as any of our previous winners!  Continue reading “Interview with Francisco Almanza: Abroad101′s $5000 CEA Scholarship Winner!!” »

Inspirational Wall Art at the MassChallenge Office

Last week, our President and Co-Founder, Mike Stone, wrote a great piece for the MassChallenge blog on how Abroad101 was born and what has helped the success we’re enjoying today. “Listen, Tweak, Repeat” he wrote, on how to build a successful business. The MassChallenge startup accelerator may not have been mentioned in that post, yet their support and assistance  has been integral to our growth. Below, Mike elaborates on how winning the first MassChallenge competition in 2010 has contributed to our progress as a company.

The following was written by Mike Stone, President and Co-Founder of Abroad101

Continue reading “MassChallenge and Abroad101: A Recipe for Success” »