Location
  • Poland
    • Krakow
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
American Studies Anthropology Art History Computer Science Cultural Studies European Studies Film Gender Studies Geography Global Studies History Humanities International Relations Jewish Studies Law Literature Media Relations Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Social Sciences Sociology Visual Arts +14
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment
Language
English

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Starting Price
0
Price Details
Pre-Departure Services:
- Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

On-site Services:
- Airport Reception, Resident Director, API Center, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, API Learning and Engagement Badge Program, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

Re-entry Services:
- Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi
May 06, 2024
Mar 23, 2020
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About Program

Students take courses at Jagiellonian University. Founded in 1364 by King Kazimierz the Great, it is Poland’s oldest university and one of the oldest in Central Europe. Semester and students complete classes in English with visiting students in Jagiellonian’s Interdisciplinary Program in Humanities and Social Sciences. The university offers Polish language and humanities courses (history, literature, philosophy, psychology, culture, art, and religious studies). Students can also take classes with Polish and international students that are taught in English in American studies, business, and communications, European studies, psychology, sociology and more. Summer students will take courses with other Americans and international students that focus on Central European studies and humanities. Whether students choose to focus on Polish studies or take classes in other disciplines, living and studying in Krakow provides an incredible education.

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Program Highlights

  • Formerly the capital of Poland, Kraków remains an extremely important academic, artistic, cultural and economic center
  • Active student population, vibrant social scene and growing cafe culture
  • Kraków’s Old Town was the world’s first designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Close to the Tatra Mountains (great for hiking and skiing!) and the famous Wieliczka Salt Mines
  • Gain insight into the realities of life during the Holocaust by visiting the Jewish Quarter, Oskar Schindler’s factory, the Empty Chairs Memorial, and nearby Auschwitz, all of which stand as monuments to the past

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Spend the summer studying Polish language and culture in Kraków! Jagiellonian University boasts a prestigious reputation spanning over six centuries and provides a world-class learning environment. Kraków itself, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a captivating blend of history, art, and entertainment, offering a unique and inspiring setting.

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  • Academics 4
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.5
  • Housing 5
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Laura
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

API Kraków, Poland (Fall 2018)

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If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
This was a life-changing experience. My views, my study habits, and the way I interact with people have changed. About a month before leaving Poland, I began preparing myself to return home. I did not know how hard reverse culture shock was going to hit after an amazing opportunity, and unfortunately, I found it to be crippling to be back in the US. The one thing I would have changed is my methods of coping when I returned home. I wish I would have looked for interesting things around me that I took for granted every day. In Poland, I took nothing for granted and that's why every day felt fulfilling. This is the only thing I would change about any experience abroad I have taken or plan to take: find the fulfillment in each situation.
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Kathy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Wonderful Krakow

I studied abroad for the academic year, 2011-2012, with API in Krakow, Poland. Before going I was worried about signing up for a year long program but I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. I wish I could have even stayed longer! I lived in a gorgeous city with so much to do everyday! I never got bored or wished there was more to do. I would attend classes a few days out of the week and the other days I would explore the city or travel. Krakow offers a large night life scene with something for everyone! If you want to just sit and relax to dance the night away, Krakow has the place for you. As well, API was great with setting up fun and educational excursions. Being a year long student, some of the excursions were the same but I opted to attend them both! The API on-site adviser was fantastic! He was so much fun to be around and he made sure everything was perfect for us! I definitely recommend this program to anyone who wants a cheaper route and to explore a country that isn't as popular as others.

What would you improve about this program?
The only thing I would change would be the living situation. The land-lady isn't the friendliest and the furniture isn't up to par to other API housing options in other countries. This is something API needs to work on to make the living equalized between countries.
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