JeannineC
American expat in Poland
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About me
American
Lives in Pulawy, Poland
Speaks English, French
Registration: 13 April 2019
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Expatriation to Poland: border updates by Cheryl
Hello everyone, in Poland as elsewhere, the current pandemic has changed our way of life but also our mobility, due to the state of borders of nearby countries or countries we wanted to visit. Today we would like to take stock of the current ...
Hello, I'm an American living in Warsaw with a Schengen work visa. It's my 24th month here. I'm returning to the States because I don't want to have another lockdown here. Being unable to return to your own country gets very ... Read More
First impressions after moving to Poland by Diksha
Hello everyone, You probably have vivid memories of your first weeks as an expat in Poland. Indeed, moving to a new country is a milestone in someone’s life. Today, we invite you to share with the community how you experienced your first ...
My impressions of life in Poland are dependent on whether I was living in the city or a small town. As an American, I found myself very comfortable in large urban areas where expats met and there were some English speakers. There are social ... Read More
Regarding VISA (TRC) by Subhankar999
Hello, I just have a small doubt in regard to TRC. I am from non-EU, recently, a couple of days back, I was graduated ( i got a degree in June 2020) and I am planning to apply for job search visa, but right now, I have my visa (karta pobytu) and is ...
Hello, I'm American and can only tell you how it worked for me. Once you arrive you have (at least) 90 days to search for a job regardless of what type of visa you have. It's the employer who hires you that helps you with the work ... Read More
Medication in Poland by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Poland ...
I have had a few problems getting medications in Poland that are sold over the counter in the US. For example, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is hard to get without acetiminophen in a combination. It does exist but getting it as a single ingredient is ... Read More
Crohn's disease treatment in Poland by Taachan
Dear all, at first I want to wish you a happy new year! I would like ask you guys about the treatment of Crohn's disease in Poland. The thing is that I might be able to relocate to Poland again within the company I work at right now or look ...
Hello, I am American and I used to work in a large American hospital. I've received treatment here in Poland for a check up, for an infection and once when I felt really ill. This was over a period of 2 years. Accessing treatment was a ... Read More
The pet culture in Poland by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Poland just to make sure that their little ...
Hello, I brought my standard poodle to Poland from the US. She's about 25 kilos. Before coming, I had to update her vaccinations and get her certified back in America in order to board the plane. On the plane, she flew in her new crate in the ... Read More
OTC drugs in Hanoi by curious33
I will be well prepared in packing my required medication but to be safe would like to know I can obtain what I need incase as some medications are life threatening if a dose is missed. I have a list from my Doctor stating which meds I take ...
Thanks for saying something to get back on track! Read More
The must-try activities in Poland by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Poland is an exciting opportunity to discover a new culture and try things you might not even have heard of before. To make sure other expats and expats-to-be do not miss a thing, would you be able to answer the ...
I live 2 hours south of Warsaw in a town of about 50k. I have travelled in Poland and suggest the following: Go see Krakow, which is the most charming city I've visited in Poland, hands down. Amazing history and because WWII did not destroy it ... Read More
English speaking friends in Poland by Fill98xx
Hey everyone, Looking to meet some people who come from outside of Poland. I grew up in the UK and since I've moved back to Poland I've missed having friends I can chat in English with. Anyone relatively close to my age who wants to chat or ...
I'm an American teaching English here in Poland. I would love to speak in English to anyone over the age of 18, because outside of school, I don't find many. I'm in Pulawy now but intend to move to Krakow or Warsaw, this summer. (And ... Read More