Adaptation Workshops 2024: Your First Steps at UW

We invite all international students and PhD students to super handy and interesting workshops regarding:

1. “Cultural Orientation in Poland” afternoon workshop:

DAY: October 4th, 2024 (Friday)
TIME: 3.00 pm – 7.00 pm CET
PLACE: Dobra 56/66, The Volunteer Centre of The University of Warsaw

2. “Culture Shock Survival Guide: Adapting to University Life Abroad” afternoon workshop:

DAY: October 9th, 2024 (Wednesday)
TIME: 3.00 pm – 7.00 pm CET
PLACE: Dobra 56/66, The Volunteer Centre of The University of Warsaw

3. “Intercultural Communication” all day workshop:

DAY: October 21st, 2024
TIME: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm CET
PLACE: Dobra 56/66, The Volunteer Centre of The University of Warsaw

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

1. “Cultural Orientation in Poland” workshops:

Polish culture – an overview, national and everyday symbols
Most common behaviour and communication styles
Polish dos and don’ts
Living in Warsaw
Significant Polish Contexts: historical, geographical, cultural one
Important Polish Dates and Traditions

Please check the detailed description here

2. “Culture Shock Survival Guide: Adapting to University Life Abroad” workshop:

Stages of the acculturation process: What to expect when transitioning to a new culture
Details about culture shock and acculturation stress
What to expect while studying at a Polish university
Practical guides for managing stressful situations
Basic mindfulness techniques and exercises to enhance your well-being and resilience
Where to find tools and resources that help to deal with stress at the university and beyond

Please check the detailed description here

3. “Intercultural Communication – a starter pack” workshop

How culture shapes identity and influences our perception of the world
What lies between the lines in intercultural communication
How to communicate effectively both offline and online in an academic setting
What we can do to succeed in communication with people from different cultures

Please check the detailed description here

Please note

The attendees are obliged to participate in the event from the start till the end.

During the workshop you will be engaging in group activities that may involve louder sounds and a dynamic pace. Please consider this before deciding to join the initiative.