Abroad Again, touching down in Krakow

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After touching down on the tarmac in Krakow on the afternoon of July 24, I began my very intensive  program the next day, on the 25th. The program culminated in a closing ceremony, which took place this past Tuesday at our student dormitory. When the Polish say intense, make no mistake- they mean it. Looking back, over the course of the almost three week program which encompassed twelve days lecture of seemingly impossible lectures (about five hours of back to back classes), I am both amazed at how much I have learned, but also very humbled by the reality that it will be a very long road ahead. 



 Now, I've got a few fleeting days before I begin my next intensive programs which will take place in September. I moved into my temporary apartment yesterday, and am planning to move into my "permanent" one. While I am still far from being settled in, I am starting to enjoy all of the natural beauty the city has to offer.

  - There are quite a few stories relating to my European apartment rental experience, that I look forward to detailing in a future post- 

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  1. polandvisaFebruary 15, 2022 at 2:06 AM

    Interesting post! Your blog has nudged me to get a visa for Poland and visit the beautiful country with my better half for our wedding anniversary.

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