Daily life & Work

On your first workday you will be taken to your workplace. You will be also shown how to get there by yourself and how to get back. All the workplaces are situated within one hour from your lodging. If nessecery you will also be shown where to buy tickets and which method of communication you should take in order to get to your workplace.

You won’t be alone. There will be more other students . It is a tradition that IAESTE summer leaders organize a cross-section of after work activities. Be prepared for integration parties, open-air barbecues and sport activities (don't forget to take shorts and a pair of trainers). We will also organize weekend trips to main Polish cities and places of interests. You can bring some special food and drinks from your country. There will be national evenings, you will have chance to prepare your traditional dishes.

Though Poland is a member of the European union we do not have the Euro as currency, The Polish currency is called is Zloty (PLN) (1EUR =~ 4PLN; 1USD =~ 3PLN). You can get Zlotys in numerous Exchange Offices on the airport and all over Gliwice. Visa, Visa Electron and MasterCard credit and debit Cards are accepted in Poland in majority of shops and restaurants.

According to the rules of IAESTE, you are obliged to take out a health, liability and accident insurance for the duration of your training, including travel and leisure activities. It is also possible to do it here, in our Local Committee, because ISIC cards are available with lower price.