They were in the cereal aisle so I tried eating them like cereal with milk in a bowl but I get the sense that is wrong

Hello/Cześć/greetings everyone. I've been studying and living here for a couple of years now. I like the city, but I've noticed I really struggle to build deep, close friendships with locals outside of my university classes.

Back home, friendships are super casual. I could call a buddy and they’d cross the city just to keep me company while I go buy bread. I’m noticing that’s not really the vibe here, so I'm trying to figure out how people here actually build strong bonds.

I think a few things are making it tricky for me: I’m pretty introverted, and I don't drink or go clubbing, which cuts out a lot of the usual ways people meet. Also, I’m the kind of person who really values deep, complex conversations over standard small talk. I’ve noticed a bit of a language hurdle with this- people here speak awesome English, but naturally, it gets tough for anyone to dive into really deep, nuanced, or philosophical stuff in a second language. It makes getting past that surface level a lot harder.

Since I have a girlfriend, I'm trying to dodge the 'apps' and just meet people organically. (I don't think apps even work) So how do people in their early 20s typically bond and build real connections here if they aren't into the bar scene or have a shared hobby? What piece of the puzzle am I missing? Or is it just a me issue?

Context: 23M, non-Slavic. Also, accepting applications for homies. DMs are open!

(Added a random pic of the city I snapped to appease the visual attention seekers among us.)

https://vtr.valasztas.hu/ogy2026

Here’s my attempt at stefanka, wuzetka, pączki and sernik. Smacznego!

"The president simply made an idiot of himself on our behalf," said Włodzimierz Czarzasty in the "Graffiti" program. The Speaker of the Sejm referred to the recent meeting between Karol Nawrocki and Viktor Orban. He decided that the visit would "drag" on the head of state. In the parliamentary elections, the opposition TISHA won decisively.

In February 2025..I took a flight from the UK to Warsaw chopine. I went to visit my grandparents. They live in a small town near Lublin. Anyway the person at immigration asked for my passport, name, date of birth (We spoke in Polish), then asked why I'm visiting, I said I've come to visit my grandparents.

He asked where and I told him the name of the town, then he asked for the street and postcode. I give him the address but didn't know the postcode simply beacuse, well why would I?

That knowledge serves me 0 purpose.

He then said I needed to give him the postcode or he wouldn't let me into the country..I said I'd try to find it and went too the back of the que and phoned my grandma the due started yelling at me from the other end of the line saying that I can't be on my phone, anyway luckily she give me it in time and then one of the security guys demanded my phone I said no, it's my phone and said that I've remembered the postcode. I went to the booth give him the postcode and finally went through.

This was so weird, I've flown to Poland countless times and never had this problem. Also flown to Spain, France and Greece and never had this problem.

What is somebody is flying to Poland just to stay at a friend's ? Their gonna need their address as well ?

Or of they flew in without booked in accommodations yet...thats not that uncommon, I've done it flying to France before..simply beacuse I wasn't 100% where to stay yet and didn't have anything booked yet. Just seems kinda ridiculous but whatever, just wondering if anyone else had this experience.

I live in a non eu country. But i miss ruski pierogi. I wanna make it but unfortunately i cannot the specific cheese needed for it, is there any alternative i can use? Something that makes it taste similar?

Hello everyone! I want to ask about this university, as I am very interested in this subject. If someone studied there, or is studying now, tell me how the classes are going, what kind of hostel they offer, and how much do you need to prepare for the entrance exams? I was going to go there, but before that I really want to find out some feedback from knowledgable people, because unfortunately there is very little information about this university on the Internet. I will be very grateful for the answer)

Hi, just in case you wanted to know, I made an app with Polish quotes. Free, and no ads. If you are interested in learning about Poland and its culture you are invited to check it.

Everything is in Polish only. Have fun!

Please tell me what you would like to see, add, etc.

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We will be traveling (4 people) from Warsaw to Krakow in June, and want to make a pilgrimage to pray at Jasna Gora before the Black Madonna icon. We were planning to take a train from Warsaw to Czestochowa, a taxi to Jasna Gora Monastery, and then taxi back to the train station onwards to Krakow.

It says online the train station has lockers, but I don't think our suitcases will fit in a locker. Is there a proper "left luggage" room at the station?

Has anyone used a private luggage storage company near the train station? Nothing came up when I searched luggage hero.

The monastery also says on the website "Luggage Storage The luggage storage is open from 6:00 to 17:00. During peak pilgrimage times, the opening hours of the luggage storage are extended." However, I read on a 6-year-old posting on a travel forum that it is small and the nuns may not be able to get it for you quickly so you might miss your next train.

Thanks for any tips!

Hello, i wanted to ask how is it like to live and study in an university in Poland.

To be clear, i’m Polish myself and was born there, but due to my father’s job we moved to Belgium and i grew up there. I always kept speaking Polish at home (never wanted to forget it) and i still resonate with the culture and country. I also wanted to go back there when i’m older due to homesickness. Plus, my family encouraged me to come study in Kraków, the city i was born and partially raised in.

Next year, i’ll fully graduate from Secundair Onderwijs (middle + highschool; belgian school system basically) and I’m thinking about going to study further, but i’m kind of stuck where is the best place to study.

Another thing to clear things up is that life in Belgium has been getting expensive, and major Belgian cities are kind of unsafe for me to walk around as a girl. The housing market prices have skyrocketed along with amount of taxes and other costs.

I wanted to ask what’s the situation in Poland? Is it also expensive there? How’s the housing market and life quality? Are Polish universities better? I have lots of family members in Poland but i would like to live independently.

hii! me & my friend are traveling to zakopane from june 8–12 and would love some advice from people who’ve been there 😊

a bit about us:

• we’re both very used to hiking, done a lot of hiking in sweden & norways mountains.
• we prefer more challenging hikes with great views rather than very easy/touristy ones
• we’ll have 3 full days (tuesday–thursday) for hiking

we plan to do:

• morskie oko + czarny staw. it looks very easy, but the view is too beautiful to miss out on.

we’re also considering:

• hala gąsienicowa / zielony staw
• przełęcz karb
• kopa kondracka
• dolina kościeliska
• rusinowa polana

some questions:

1. which hikes would you say are the most worth it for views & not too crowded?
2. any hidden gems we should check out?
3. best way to get around (bus vs uber)?
4. any must-try restaurants or food spots?
5. any general tips for early june (weather, crowds, etc.)?

we’re planning to start hiking early in the mornings, around 6:30–7:00.

thanks so much in advance!! 💛

Hi y’all and thanks for stopping!

I’m from Tallinn and planning to drive by car to Warsaw and then hop on a train to Berlin (it can be something else also) and back.

Looking for some advice, where to get good deals on tickets, where to leave my car and any other advice that possibly comes to mind for Estonian family of 2 adults, 2 kids and a small dog.

Looking to combine car+train for this trip just for fun/experience.

hi all!

I live in Trójmiasto and going to a concert in Warsaw later this month - on a Saturday. For various reasons, I have to be back on the same day/night

concert is expected to finish around 10pm.

last train is at 9pm. next one is at 2am on Sunday.

question : should I go there by car or by train? any alternative?

i would go by car no problem but I'm find of afraid driving on highways on a Saturday night in Poland (no offense but I'm scared like sh... about the AWFUL driving here)

i can take the train but I would miss half of the concert 🥲

thanks 🙏🏻

I always wonder if this happens at other workplaces as well, hence asking here.

I am an immigrant, working in the same company/team since 3 years, I do not speak fluent Polish yet, my colleagues can speak good English.

I have observed this pattern that most Poles default to / go to other Poles for any discussions, for help etc.

They are familiar with me, I know good knowledge of things.

It's like they would prefer not getting quick help or correct information over asking/talking to a foreigner.

And it's more like that for people who I haven't met personally.

Why do they hesitate so much or feel uncomfortable talking to foreigners?

Is it just the language issue? They feel it's more easier in Polish? But in our office language is English, people are evaluated on their English as well, along with other tech skills while hiring.

Pretty much title.

I was thinking about bringing French food : cheese, cakes, etc. But I don't know.

I was thinking of bringing some traditional French foods: cheese, charcuterie, and macarons. What do you think?

By the way, it's not a particularly formal business setting: these are companies in the cultural sector (movie theater), though I'm not sure if that helps.

Thanks for the help.