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Old 03-25-2010, 09:38 AM   #1
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Anyone been? specifically Krakow. I just got accepted into a summer study abroad program in Krakow. Wondering what to expect...
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    Poland REALLY sucks. Filled with Polish people.
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    Old 03-25-2010, 09:41 AM   #3
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    They have the BEST bottled water. Called Poland Spring I believe.
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    Old 03-25-2010, 09:42 AM   #4
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    So Polish people and bottled water, awesome.
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    Old 03-25-2010, 09:47 AM   #5
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    So Polish people and bottled water, awesome.
    if your username is reflective of your heritage, do you have plans on visiting any concentration camps?
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    Old 03-25-2010, 09:48 AM   #6
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    if your username is reflective of your heritage, do you have plans on visiting any concentration camps?
    Yeah, and I will be taking a class on Jews in Poland.
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    Old 03-25-2010, 09:50 AM   #7
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    Yeah, and I will be taking a class on Jews in Poland.
    Obviously, Auschwitz is the most famous in Poland, but I'd be interested in hearing your take on Majdanek or Stutthof if you got to visit those.
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    Old 03-25-2010, 09:51 AM   #8
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    Ill definitely be going to Auschwitz since I know its very close to Krakow...The others one maybe, all depends on if I have time. Auschwitz is going to be pretty intense, even just going to the holocaust museums can be tough, I cant imagine what going to the actual camp will be like. As a Jew its pretty much my obligation to see it though.

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    Old 03-25-2010, 09:54 AM   #9
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    Ill definitely be going to Auschwitz since I know its very close to Krakow...The others one maybe, all depends on if I have time. Auschwitz is going to be pretty intense, even just going to the holocaust museums can be tough, I cant imagine what going to the actual camp will be like. As a Jew its pretty much my obligation to see it though.
    Since Poland is fairly large (roughly the size of New Mexico) I wonder how easy it is to move around from town to town.
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    Since Poland is fairly large (roughly the size of New Mexico) I wonder how easy it is to move around from town to town.
    I assume there are trains like most European countries but I am unsure...The program I am in does offer some trips to certain places in Poland like Gdansk up on the Baltic sea and the salt mines, which are apparently pretty cool. I do want to do some traveling on my own though.
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    Re: Poland

    One of my best friends is Polish, and just got back from spending a couple of months there. If you have any specific question I can pass those along for ya.
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    Old 03-25-2010, 10:32 AM   #12
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    Thanks, I dont really have too many specific questions. Mostly just about what there is to do in Krakow, how easy it is to travel around etc.
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    If you take the submarine tour, don't be tricked into opening the screen door. It's a trap.



    But we do have a Pole on the site (a few actually). Maybe they'll see this and tell you all about the land that Germany loves taking over.
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    Old 03-25-2010, 10:42 AM   #14
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    They got a solar-powered flashlight factory that's not to be missed.
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    Re: Poland

    I heard there is a lot of power outages in the malls and airports, make sure you don't get stuck on the escalators.
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    I heard there is a lot of power outages in the malls and airports, make sure you don't get stuck on the escalators.


    "There would never be an 'escalator temporarily out of order' sign. Only an 'escalator temporarily stairs' sign.... 'sorry for the convenience.' "
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    Re: Poland

    One of my friends is mostly Polish, and he worships the Germans. He used to have German flag stickers on both of his back passenger side windows.

    The kid has some major issues.
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    One of my friends is mostly Polish, and he worships the Germans. He used to have German flag stickers on both of his back passenger side windows.

    The kid has some major issues.
    Probably sees a dominatrix too
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    One of my friends is mostly Polish, and he worships the Germans. He used to have German flag stickers on both of his back passenger side windows.

    The kid has some major issues.
    Wow.

    That's like being French and worshipping the English, or the Italians....or the Germans.....or anyone really.
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    if your username is reflective of your heritage, do you have plans on visiting any concentration camps?
    Try not to think too hard...

    Also, remember if one throws a pin at you... Run. He's holding the grenade.

    And if you ever see a one-armed polock in a tree... wave at him. It'll get him out.
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    What's green and flies over Poland?

    Peter Panski

    Why do the Polish end their names in 'ski?'

    They can't spell toboggan.
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    Make sure to buy some fireproof matches, my friend told me they sell "gas me" shirts, is that true?
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    Anyone been? specifically Krakow. I just got accepted into a summer study abroad program in Krakow. Wondering what to expect...
    Isn't this the kind of research you should have done before picking where you wanted to go?
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    Old 03-25-2010, 04:37 PM   #24
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    Isn't this the kind of research you should have done before picking where you wanted to go?
    No shit, I never thought of that.

    Hey! I''m going to Rwanda for the summer.

    ... they what? ... they are? Hmmmmm... shit.
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    my friend told me they sell "gas me" shirts, is that true?
    horrible
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    Don't know if it's true but I've heard Auschwitz is a gas! Though everytime I go there, I feel like I need a shower...
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    Isn't this the kind of research you should have done before picking where you wanted to go?
    I want to study abroad before I graduate and I cant during the year. This was pretty much the only summer program that works for me. Ive heard good things about the city and all, I'm just looking to see what some other people have to say
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    I have been. Krakow is awesome, the clubs are crazy. Aushwitz it's crazy. Don't go to the salt mines. If you're interested in specifics, I'd love to help.
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    Don't know if it's true but I've heard Auschwitz is a gas! Though everytime I go there, I feel like I need a shower...
    that really isnt funny at all
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    that really isnt funny at all
    You at RIT, U of R or St. John Fish?
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