ERASMUS MOBILITY GUIDE THE STATE SCHOOL OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN PŁOCK

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1 ERASMUS MOBILITY GUIDE THE STATE SCHOOL OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN PŁOCK

2 PAŃSTWOWA WYŻSZA SZKOŁA ZAWODOWA W PŁOCKU PLAC DĄBROWSKIEGO PŁOCK

3 Redakcja Naczelna Wydawnictwa Państwowej Wyższej Szkoły Zawodowej w Płocku Redaktor Naczelny: dr Anna Nowacka Sekretarz Redakcji: Katarzyna Atemborska Opracowanie tekstu: Michał Pankowski, Monika Fronczak Zdjęcia: Anna Kowalska Druk: R2 Print, Grudzień 2013

4 Erasmus Mobility Guide 1. WELCOME! 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 3. POLAND IN FIGURES 4. SHORT HISTORY OF POLAND 5. STUDY AT THE STATE SCHOOL OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN PŁOCK! 6. ABOUT US 7. ABOUT PŁOCK 8. HOW TO GET TO PŁOCK 9. PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN THE CITY 10. USEFUL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 1. WELCOME! Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to welcome you to the State School of Higher Professional Education in Płock. The fact that you are going to spend some time with us makes me very glad. Let me assure you that we will spare no effort to guarantee that your stay at our school meets your expectations. The principal aim which we set ourselves is to facilitate the accelerated development of our institution. This is why we care about our participation in the mobility activities within the Erasmus programme, which gives our students, academic teachers and administrative staff the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in various academic communities. At the same time, we would like to share our experience and opinions with our partners. I am convinced that the commitment and cooperation given by all the participants of the Erasmus programme will result in mutual benefits.

6 I cordially invite you to take part in academic, cultural and social activities undertaken both at our school and in our city. I trust that you will enjoy staying in Płock, a thousand-year city located in the very centre of Poland, and visiting other places in our country. Please let me encourage you to make the most of your stay at our school through broadening your knowledge and experience and making new friends. Also, my colleagues and I welcome all the questions which you may have; we are ready and willing to assist you in solving your problems. We would like you to feel at home here. 1.WELCOME! Prof. zw. dr hab. Jacek Grzywacz Rector of the State School of Higher Professional Education in Płock

7 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! Poland can provide a pleasant, entertaining and relaxing stay for anyone. Come and tour the old streets of medieval towns and cities, hike the mountain trails, visit the national wildlife parks, go to concerts, visit the opera and theatre, and enjoy some of the best cuisine in central Europe. There is something for everybody in this large European country! In terms of its land, Poland can be divided into four areas: the vast central plain, the mountains in the south, the lakes in the northeast and the coastline in the north. The main Polish regions include Mazowsze (Mazovia) in the central and eastern parts of the country, Warmia, Mazury (Masuria) and Podlasie in the northeast, Małopolska and Podkarpacie in the southeast, Śląsk (Silesia) in the southwest, Wielkopolska in the west and Pomorze (Pomerania) in the northwest. Poland s climate is temperate. Summers are mild, with frequent thunderstorms and showers. Winters are cold and cloudy. The south has a more continental climate, while the weather in the north is influenced by the proximity to the Baltic Sea.

8 Territory: 312,685 km 2. Population: 38,501,000 (Poland is the 33rd largest country in the world), with 20,068,000 females and 18,433,000 males. Percentage of the population living in urban and rural areas: 60% and 40% respectively. Name and population of the capital city: Warszawa (Warsaw); 1,777,000 inhabitants. Border countries: Germany (467 km), Czech Republic (790 km), Slovakia (538 km), Ukraine (529 km), Belarus (416 km), Russia (210 km), Lithuania (103 km), Baltic coastline (788 km). Time zone: GMT + 1 hour. Number of towns and cities: 908. Number of villages: 43,000. Number of higher education institutions: 470, including 132 state ones and 338 private ones. Number of students: 1,927,762 (65,8% of whom study at state colleges and universities). Biggest university: Warsaw University, with 52,101 students. Main Religions: Roman Catholicism (87%), Orthodox (1,31%), Protestant (0,38%), Buddhist (0,004%). Ethnic groups: Poles 98.5%, others 1.5%, including Germans (147,814), Ukrainians (51,001), Belarusians (46,787), Romanies (17,049) and Russians (13,046). Tourists visiting Poland every year: 14,000,0000 (Poland ranks 14th in the world as a tourist destination). Longest river: Wisła (the Vistula) 1047 km. Largest lake: Śniardwy 113,8 km 2. Highest mountain: Rysy 2,499 m. 3. POLAND IN FIGURES

9 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 4. SHORT HISTORY OF POLAND The 2nd half of the 10th century Led by Piast, the Polanie tribe (hence Poland) settle in the area around Poznań Kraków is established as capital Poland is conquered by Teutonic Knights (from their base at Malbork Castle) The Polish crown is restored; Kazimierz III Wielki reunifies the Polish state A dynastic alliance with Lithuania marks the beginning of the Jagiellonian dynasty s reign Poland s Renaissance golden age; Kings Zygmunt I Stary and Zygmunt II August are patrons of the arts; there is widespread religious tolerance Poland and Lithuania unite; the largest European state at the time is formed King Zygmunt III Waza moves the capital from Kraków to Warszawa Poland is invaded by Sweden (the invasion is known as the Deluge).

10 1772 The First Partition of Poland 1/3 of Polish territory is annexed by Austria, Prussia and Russia The Second in the world and the first in Europe, Poland s Constitution of 3 May 1791 provides for stronger royal authority, establishes four-year sessions of the elected Sejm and abolishes the liberum veto in its proceedings The Second Partition of Poland another 50 per cent of Polish territory is annexed by Russia and Prussia The Third Partition of Poland Poland is divided up between Russia, Prussia and Austria, and disappears from the map of Europe for 123 years. 19th century The era of national insurrections against the invaders The First World War rages on 80 per cent of Polish territory Poland regains its independence Commanded by Marshal Józef Piłsudski, Polish forces win the war against Soviet Russia Following Hitler and Stalin s secret agreement to divide up Poland between them, the Nazis invade on 1 September, starting the Second World War. Soviets invade from the east on 17 September. 4. SHORT HISTORY OF POLAND

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12 Over 3 million Polish citizens, mainly Jews, are murdered in the German concentration camps at Oświęcim (Auschwitz) and Treblinka Over 6 million Poles lie dead. Only 15 per cent of Warszawa s building remain standing at the end of the war. The Yalta Conference results in Poland s coming under the USSR s sphere of influence Political oppression in Poland eases after Stalin s death Archbishop of Kraków, Karol Wojtyła becomes Pope John Paul II The Solidarity movement is established; Lech Wałęsa becomes its chairman Round Table Agreements lead to semi-democratic elections, the first in the Eastern Bloc The Communist Party is dissolved. Lech Wałęsa becomes president Poland joins NATO Poland joins the European Union. 4. SHORT HISTORY OF POLAND

13 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 5. STUDY AT THE STATE SCHOOL OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN PŁOCK! Established in 1999, the State School of Higher Professional Education in Płock traces its roots back to the early 1990s as it was founded on the basis of Płock s two colleges, namely the Foreign Languages College and Teacher Training College. As far as the courses on offer are concerned, the State School of Higher Professional Education in Płock has been undergoing rapid development, which results in its students being able to choose from six different fields of study (Economics, Pedagogy, Mathematics, Information Technology, Philology and Nursing) and nearly thirty specialisations. Not only does our school give the students the opportunity to gain thorough specialist knowledge, but it also enhances their practical skills in the field of chosen professions during the first-cycle studies. What we also care about is our graduates favourable position on the job market. Consequently, the State School of Higher Professional Education in Płock has been awarded the Uczelnia Liderów title in a competition organised under European Parliament auspices for its achievements in educating dynamic and creative graduate students.

14 FIELD OF STUDY: ECONOMICS Economics of Agricultural and Regional Integration in the EU Foreign Trade Economics and Organisation of Tourism Agribusiness Management and Marketing Public Finances and Administration Agricultural Economics FIELD OF STUDY: MATHEMATICS Mathematics and Information Technology Mathematics of Banking and Actuarial Theory FIELD OF STUDY: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Programming and Databases Computer Graphics and Computer Game Design Computer Networks and Network Operational Systems 6. ABOUT US Company Finances and Accountancy

15 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 6. ABOUT US FIELD OF STUDY: PHILOLOGY English Philology European Languages and Cultures Spanish Philology FIELD OF STUDY: PEDAGOGY Early-School Education and English Early-School and Pre-School Education Defensive Education and Internal Security Early-School Education and Music/Visual Arts Childcare Education/School Counselling and Pedagogical Therapy Childcare Education/School Counselling and Art Therapy Cultural Activation of Senior Citizens Social Rehabilitation and Social Prevention Childcare Education/School Counselling and Family Law Legislation Work Pedagogy and Career & Personal Counselling Court Pedagogy and MediationC

16 6. ABOUT US FIELD OF STUDY: NURSING Nursing Cosmetology

17 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 7. ABOUT PŁOCK Located in the very heart of Poland, about 100 km west of the capital city of Warsaw, the city of Płock has a population of nearly 130,000 inhabitants. Płock became significant in terms of state administration and culture as early as the Middle Ages. It was in this city that two Polish rulers had their seats at the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries; Płock was the capital at that time. Płock boasts numerous monuments and sights, some of the essential stops being the Cathedral Basilica, former Benedictine abbey, remains of the Mazovian Princes Castle, Diocesan Museum, Mazovian Museum (housing the greatest Art Nouveau collection in Poland), Divine Mercy Shrine and Stanisław Małachowski Grammar School, which is the oldest school in Poland. What one will also find worth visiting in Płock is the zoo, which is home to over 3,500 animals. You are very likely to experience great thrills in Płock while visiting the superbly situated zoo, going on sightseeing tours by a train-like vehicle called Ciuchcia Tumska and taking pleasure boat and motor boat rides down the River Vistula. You can also enjoy spending some free time at Lake Sobótka, which is located in the very heart of the city. The beach, amphitheatre and Old Market Square resound with music in the spring and summer evenings. What attracts young people to Płock are big music festivals, the Płock Historic Festival, Piknik Lotniczy air show and other local events.

18 Visitors to Płock should also reach Tumska Street, Płock s most famous pedestrianized area, to go to the Mazovian Museum. The museum is very likely to enrapture visitors with its remarkable collections of Art Nouveau kitchenware, cutlery, jewellery and clothes, housed in the beautifully reconstructed living room, dining room, drawing room and boudoir. Over 700-metre long, Tumska Street has its own festivity, i.e. the Tumski Fair, at which one can buy some antiques. 7. ABOUT PŁOCK Tumskie Hill is where the most important historic buildings of the ancient city are situated. Płock s escarpment, which is 53 metres in height, is the highest escarpment of this type in Poland. It would be difficult to find a better place for 3,500 animals (over 350 species) than the 15-hectare zoo, which is situated at the top of the escarpment and seems to be the best place to start one s adventure with Płock.

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20 The city of Płock is an economic centre, too. It is oriented to modern technologies and successful business enterprises, with the petrol and power industries as well as the chemical, machine, clothing, food and building industries dominating over the others. PKN Orlen, the Polish oil giant on the European petrochemical market, has its seat in Płock as well. A lot of places where you can relax and do some sightseeing are located near Płock. It is really worth going to Łąck (10 kilometres from Płock) to visit the famous horse stud, Cierszewo (15 kilometres from Płock) to enjoy some horse-riding and paddling a canoe on the Skrwa River, and Sierpc (40 kilometres from Płock) to visit one of the best open-air ethnographic museums in Poland. One of the most famous Polish resorts, Ciechocinek is located 85 km west of Płock. For more information about the city of Płock, please visit our website: 7. ABOUT PŁOCK

21 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 8. HOW TO GET TO PŁOCK - by plane The airport which you will find the most convenient to use is Chopin Airport in Warsaw. To reach Płock, you will need to get to one of the coach stations in Warsaw first. Please use the following link to find the best coach connection: - by car To reach Płock from southern, south-eastern and northern parts of Poland, you should take one of Poland s main roads, i.e. road no. 1 (a through route). Also, it is advisable to reach the A1 and A4 motorways at some points of your trip. To reach Płock from western parts of Poland, you should take the A2 and A1 motorways. At the last stage of your trip to Płock, you will need to take road no. 62 or road no. 60. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits in Poland are: built-up areas km/h main roads km/h through routes km/h motorways 140 km/h

22 Distances by road to Płock from: Prague 610 km Daugavpils (Latvia) 665 km Berlin 500 km Oradea (Romania) 870 km Vilnius 510 km Manisa (Turkey) 2730 km Minsk 625 km Nimes (France) 1945 km Kiev 880 km Bratislava 690 km 8. HOW TO GET TO PŁOCK

23 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 9. PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN THE CITY Płock s public transport system (KM Płock) includes buses only. Most of the bus lines are regular, with buses stopping at all of their stops. Some of the lines operate at certain times of the day only; these include lines nos (with the initial/final stops at the Orlen refinery) and two night lines (N1 and N2). The basic bus fares are 2,80 PLN (normal) and 1,40 PLN (reduced). Please use the following links to learn more about Płock s bus system:

24 10. USEFUL INFORMATION - USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES Excuse me Przepraszam Good morning/hello Dzień dobry Goodbye Do widzenia Please Proszę Yes Tak No Nie Thank you Dziękuję My name is Mam na imię Hotel Hotel Ticket Bilet Bus Autobus Bus station/coach station Dworzec autobusowy Railway station Dworzec kolejowy Taxi Taksówka Taxi rank Postój taksówek Tram Tramwaj

25 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 10. USEFUL INFORMATION Plane Airport Embassy Hospital Internet café Police station Post office Where is? What time is it? How long? How much is this? May I have the bill, please? Where is the toilet, please? Help! Call a doctor/the police! Samolot Lotnisko Ambasada Szpital Kawiarenka internetowa Posterunek policji Poczta Gdzie jest? Która jest godzina? Jak długo? Ile to kosztuje? Poproszę o rachunek. Przepraszam, gdzie jest toaleta? Na pomoc! Proszę wezwać lekarza/policję!

26 11 - Jedenaście 30 - Trzydzieści 2 - Dwa 12 - Dwanaście 40 - Czterdzieści 3 - Trzy 13 - Trzynaście 50 - Pięćdziesiąt 4 - Cztery 14 - Czternaście 60 - Sześćdziesiąt 5 - Pięć 15 - Piętnaście 70 - Siedemdziesiąt 6 - Sześć 16 - Szesnaście 80 - Osiemdziesiąt 7 - Siedem 17 - Siedemnaście 90 - Dziewięćdziesiąt 8 - Osiem 18 - Osiemnaście Sto 9 - Dziewięć 19 - Dziewiętnaście Tysiąc 10 - Dziesięć 20 - Dwadzieścia 10. USEFUL INFORMATION Numbers 1 - Jeden

27 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 10. USEFUL INFORMATION Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Days of the week Poniedziałek Wtorek Środa Czwartek Piątek Sobota Niedziela

28 IMPORTANT CONTACTS Monika Fronczak, MA Chief Erasmus Coordinator (Rector s Proxy on the Erasmus Programme) Michał Pankowski, MA Erasmus Interdepartmental Coordinator 2 Plac Dąbrowskiego Street, Płock tel , extension line: 203 mobile: erasmus(at)pwszplock.pl pankowski.erasmus(at)pwszplock.pl 10. USEFUL INFORMATION

29 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 10. USEFUL INFORMATION BANK HOLIDAYS IN POLAND 1 January New Year 6 January Epiphany Easter Sunday (movable feast) Easter Monday (movable feast) 1 May Labour Day 3 May Constitution Day Pentecost (movable feast) Corpus Christi (movable feast) 15 August Polish Army Day + Assumption of Virgin Mary 1 November All Saints Day 11 November Independence Day 25 December Christmas Day 26 December Boxing Day

30 Please visit the following websites to find banks and currency exchange offices in Płock: USEFUL INFORMATION BANKS AND CURRENCY EXCHANGE OFFICES

31 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 10. USEFUL INFORMATION PUBS AND CLUBS Alibi 12 Królewiecka Street ( Enklava 1A Okrzei Street ( Ekstravaganza 1D Narutowicza Square Grota 8 Kwiatka Street Grodzki 2 Grodzka Street

32 Góral 12 Królewiecka Street Kino 6 Grodzka Street Lisia Jama 2 Kościuszki Street ( Rock 69 2 Narutowicza Square Rodeo 12 Królewiecka Street 12 12C Królewiecka Street 10,5 2 Narutowicza Square Stara Browarnia 1 Narutowicza Square Vegas 4 Grodzka Street ( Zachęta/ Dom Muzyki 5 Grodzka Street 10. USEFUL INFORMATION

33 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS Asia Express (Asian cuisine) 10. USEFUL INFORMATION 144 Wyszogrodzka Street (in the Wisła shopping centre), Express Marche 144 Wyszogrodzka Street (in the Wisła shopping centre) Grand Kebab & Grand Cafe 127 Wyszogrodzka Street (in the Mazovia shopping centre) Hana Sushi (Japanese cuisine) 127 Wyszogrodzka Street (in the Mazovia shopping centre) KFC 127 Wyszogrodzka Street (in the Mazovia shopping centre)

34 2A Piłsudskiego Street 125 Wyszogrodzka Street Subway 144 Wyszogrodzka Street (in the Wisła shopping centre) United Chicken 144 Wyszogrodzka Street (in the Wisła shopping centre) USEFUL INFORMATION Mc Donald s

35 2. COME AND DISCOVER POLAND! 10. USEFUL INFORMATION PIZZA RESTAURANTS Amphitheatre Corner Corrida Da Grasso Domino Galaktyka Gemini 15 Rybaki Street 39 Kolegialna Street 27 Kwiatka Street 27 Dobrzyńska Street 3 Rembielińskiego Street 9A Walecznych Street 5 Wyszogrodzka Street 8 Rembielińskiego Street 19 Jachowicza Avenue 6 Grodzka Street

36 Grande 6A Rembielińskiego Street Killer 3 Grodzka Street Laguna 1 Staromiejska Street Napoli 14 Armii Krajowej Street Roma 13 Grodzka Street 16 Czwartaków Street Tele Pizza 5 Nowy Rynek Street Tessa 4 Grodzka Street Solo Pizza 127 Wyszogrodzka Street (in the Mazovia shopping centre) Internet sources: liczbach_2012.pdf 10. USEFUL INFORMATION