Archive for 'Culture'
Retirement age raise? Posted by Kasia on Mar 30, 2012
Thousands of people from across Poland demonstrated noisily today outside Parliament to protest government plans to raise the retirement age to 67. The law currently allows women to retire at age 60 and men at 65, but Prime Minister Donald Tusk wants to raise the retirement age to 67 for all Poles, saying it will…
Books for kids learning Polish Posted by Kasia on Mar 29, 2012
Today I wanted to share with you some of to books and games I use to teach my daughter Polish. I talk to her in Polish all the time. So it is not really specifically teaching as much as just living your everyday life and doing what you normally would do with your kids, except…
New exhibitions in the National Museum in Cracow Posted by Kasia on Mar 27, 2012
I love arts, so I’m always excited about new exhibitions at the museums. My favorite one is National Museum in Kraków. From March 23, the work of three renowned Kraków artists, Leszek Dutka, Walenty Gabrysiak and Bogusław Szwacz, went on display. Then, in June, comes an exhibition of the work of Emil Krcha, one of…
National day of wrath…? Posted by Kasia on Mar 26, 2012
Sounds strange?It did to me and I did not know what to think about it… Confused about the date?In Europe people write the day of the month first, then month and year:) A number of small demonstrations took place across the country last Wednesday as groups of people hit the streets to show their discontent…
Zakopane charm Posted by Kasia on Mar 25, 2012
When people in Europe are asked about Poland, traditional images of Communist-style factories and pollution often spring to mind. But Poland is a country which surprises many with its amazing natural beauty – and as the winter months approach, the country’s gorgeous mountain landscapes become a major attraction for skiiers and hikers, both foreigners and…
Spring cleaning Posted by Kasia on Mar 23, 2012
It has been a very hot week here in New Hampshire! Don’t get me wrong – I’m happy! Love winter and winter sports, but I’m ready for spring! I think this is the first time since I moved to the States, I lost snow in my yard before the end of March! Yay! When it…
MBA degree in Poland Posted by Kasia on Mar 19, 2012
In recent years, business related degree and post-degree programmes offered in English have been increasing in numbers and in popularity in Poland. MBA and Executive MBA programmes in particular have been growing in popularity among candidates and employers in recent years as the growth of Polish economy continues bolstered by foreign investment, which, in turn…