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October 13th 2009

Published: October 13th 2009

Good Evening! Or, Dobry Wieczór 😉 Again, it's been a while since I've last found a minute to sit down and share some stories with you all. Let's see....whats new whats new... Most of my energy lately has been spent on trying to resolve issues at the University of Warsaw. Like most establishments of higher education, UW has an internet system through which students must register for th... Read Full Entry

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Nick Sielicki

NickInPoland

As most of you know, last Summer I took part in a Summer Program through my home Institution UWM with which I went to Lublin, Poland for two months. After having fallen in love with Poland, I am now spending my junior year in Warsaw! As much as I would love to take all of you with me to Poland, that scenario is beyond unrealistic. So, I'm sharing Poland with you all through my pictures and my stories!... full info

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13th October 2009

Bridget
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Hello
Your email came this afternoon while I was on a website trying to research our polish ancestry, so this was perfect timing to catch up with you. With the exception of USOS it sounds like you're having a great time. Thanks for the updates!

13th October 2009

Ciocia
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Wow, after reading your blog ..am really beginning to appreciate life here in the States. I/we take everything for granted....exact change...I would really be in trouble. What no Visa, etc.? More trouble. Do love to hear about your adventures and the pics wow....especially love the library roof. Do take care....keep blogging and I will keep reading. Love....God Bless.....Ciocia

13th October 2009

NickInPoland
Nick Sielicki

Ciociu, Definitely I appreciate everything back home a lot more :) But, somehow, I appreciate the little bumps in the road along the way - its part of the Polish experience :) Love, Nick

13th October 2009

NickInPoland
Nick Sielicki

Bridget, What perfect timing! I also just accepted your friend request on Facebook :) Hope all is well! --Nick

13th October 2009

Aunt Donna
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Loved getting another update. I give you a LOT of credit. Learning the language, learning the money, learning the culture.....and of course trying to learn USOS. Continue having a great time....

13th October 2009

anonymous
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Thinking of you being in Poland has made me a lot more patient with the international students that come into the bank here at home. I realize how different things must be for some of them here(we have a lot of asian students, but we also have a lot from all over too). It makes me a lot more patient with their communication because I realize if I'm getting frustrated just trying to understand them, imagine how they feel trying to come up with the words. So anyway, now when they come in it makes me think of you and your adventures you're having in poland.

14th October 2009

Britt
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Harking back to the days...
Your experiences with shopping are very similar to mine in Russia/the former Soviet Union. They like to do things a certain way which has been established for centuries, there's no owner's manual, yet they expect everyone to somehow know it, and do NOT like to be "put out" to take care of customers. LOL! The trick is to roll with the punches and give attitude back as good as you get it. :) Keep posting, this is great!

14th October 2009

NickInPoland
Nick Sielicki

Dear Anonymous :) Thanks for understanding the difficulties us international students run into while abroad :) Sometimes its not even a matter of language barrier - it can be more a matter of getting used to the way things work and run in a different country. I'm sure they GREATLY appreciate your patience there at the bank :P --Nick

14th October 2009

NickInPoland
Nick Sielicki

I did give one lady attitude in another grocery store - she asked me if I had 7 groszy and I told her no. So then she started throwing a fit and I told her "I understand it would be easier if I had 7 groszy, but, I don't. And that's not my problem." lol :P

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