Martin
@MKahao
American expat in Poland
Forum
6 posts
About me
American
Lives in Poznan
Speaks English only
Registration: 26 September 2015
Activity
Student life and expenses. by vysakhsharma
Hi everyone. I'm planning for a Masters Degree (1.5 Yrs) in a Polish University. I want to know what is the best way to carry money to Poland for tuition fee and daily expenses. I've got some ideas from few friends, who study abroad like ...
Vysa.. I simply use my bank chipped debit card to withdraw money from the ATM. When asked if you want it charged in your currency or Zloty, I take Zloty. I do the same at retail stores or Restrauants. The exchange rate is better paying in Zloty and ... Read More
Looking for an American Native Speaker! by Kate1217
Hi! I'm totally in love with the American accent so I looking for a native speaker for 4 days for 2 hours. Most of the time I working full time and I don't have time for anything :( But I did everything in my power and I found 4 days at my ...
Hi Kate. My name is Martin Kahao. I am from the US and could probably help you out, but I am in Poznan and I guess you are in Warsaw. The US has many different accents a New Yorker is just one of them. If you happen to be in Poznan, please let me ... Read More
My initial observations of differences compared to the United States.
My initial observations of differences compared to the United States. Poznan Initial Impression A lot of construction going on for roads and buildings Roads are bumpy, in need of repair, narrow like the B and C roads in the UK Buildings built ... Read More
Making phone calls in Poland by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Poland, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Poland? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
HI Maximillien; I am here in Poznan for about 90 days. I arrived 13 Sep and I took out the SIM card of my iPhone, and replaced it with an Orange Polish SIM card and a Polish cell phone number. I put a 100 zloty initially and have not made many ... Read More
Health Insurance by LeeBennett
Hi, I'm looking for an insurance company in Poland that offers Health Insurance, I have applied for a Temporary Residence Permit and the only thing holding me up now is the Health Insurance, any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank ...
Lee, my company has us signed up with Cigna Health. I have never used it so I can not say how good it is. I think it is best to make sure they have doctors and nurses that speak English. Heaven forbid if you are in serious trouble and can not speak ... Read More
New members of the Poland forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Poland forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi to all. My name is Martin Kahao and I am from Tucson, AZ. I arrived in Poznan Poland about two weeks ago for work. I will be here for about 80 days and was looking for any groups that might meet on a regular basis for conversation, lunch, dinner, ... Read More