How do you communicate with lecturers in Poland? How can cultural differences shape academic expectations and feedback? What can help you adjust to studying in a new country?
Welcome Point invites international University of Warsaw students to a workshop exploring Polish academic culture and practical communication skills.
What will we cover?
- Phases of cultural adaptation and their impact on studying abroad.
- Academic communication styles in Poland — online and offline.
- Cultural dimensions shaping Polish academic norms.
- How feedback is given and received across cultures.
- Practical skills to adjust your communication in an international environment.
Who can participate?
The workshop is open to international UW students enrolled in BA, MA, long-cycle and doctoral (PhD) programmes.
When and where?
- Date: 27 October 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM –4:00 PM
- Location: Main Campus (the exact place will be provided to registered participants)
Registration
Please complete the registration form by October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon).
Places are limited. Further details will be sent to registered participants by email. If you have any questions, please contact us at: welcome.event@uw.edu.pl
The event is financed by the European Funds for Social Development 2021-2027 (FERS) programme under the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) programme: Welcome to Poland 2024, project: ‘Welcome Point – Expanding Horizons!’ (WP-EHo), contract no. BPI/WTP/2024/1/00.
