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CAMPUS LIFE:
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Students come to The Medical University of Lodz to study to become competent physicians. However, during their time spent on Campus, many of them will discover something more: an up-to-date, high-tech campus, fantastic city life, and the diversity of fellow students, combining to make the student experience at the Medical University of Lodz a memorable one.
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The Medical University of Lodz Campus is located in the heart of downtown Lodz, the second largest city in Poland, and is only a short distance from all basic amenities, as well as the central bus lines, train stations, and Lublinek Airport. Lot and Rayanair Airlines now offer flights from Lodz to Warsaw and other international cities.
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CITY LIFE:
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The lifestyle in Lodz is quite similar to that found in US and Canadian cities, with familiar eating and shopping places. The main street of the city, Piotrkowska Street, displays numerous buildings in the eclectic style of the architecture dating from the early 19th century. This street forms a 7 km. promenade and commercial center, with government buildings, banks, elegant boutiques, hotels and restaurants. Nowadays, "P" Street has become quite popular as a vibrant night life center, with a growing number of cafes, coffee shops, pubs and clubs, fashionable among the younger set.
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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Lodz contains an extensive train and bus network, operating 24 hours per day,
and available at a reduced fare to all students with a Student Identity Card.
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- CURRENCY
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The Polish Currency is the Zloty (PLN), and there are numerous currency exchange areas located throughout Lodz. The exchange rate at present is 1 USD
= 2.42 PLN.
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- BANKING
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Students have the choice of opening either a Polish or a Foreign Currency Bank
Account, at well-known banks such as BOS and ING.
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- TELEPHONE, POST OFFICE & OTHER SERVICES
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PUBLIC TELEPHONES require chip cards sold at local post offices and newsagents. POST OFFICES throughout the city are usually open weekdays from 8 A.M. to 6
P.M., with the Main Post Office located at 38 Tuwima Street, being open 24/7.
There are several local PHARMACIES, such as APTEKA, usually open daily until
8 P.M.
There are also many INTERNET CAFES located in prominent areas
throughout the city.
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- COST OF LIVING
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The average cost of living in Poland is generally less expensive than in the
US. For example, a studio apartment costs approximately $300 USD per
month, and a one-bedroom apartment generally runs about $500 USD per
month.
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- SHOPPING
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All of the students' shopping needs can be carried out at the numerous
shops along P Street, as well as trendy indoor shopping malls, such as Galleria
Lodzka or Manufaktura, open from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. There are also many
large supermarkets and Wal-Mart-type discount stores, such as Tesco and
Media Market.
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- SPORTS and LEISURE
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There are many diverse activities available to students during their free
time, such as: Botanical gardens, recreational areas, forests, a garden zoo,
indoor pools, water parks, ice rinks, tennis courts, fitness clubs, and
climbing walls. Additionally, there is a large University Swimming Pool
open to all students.
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- CULTURAL EVENTS
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The city of Lodz offers numerous cultural events, such as the Philharmonic
Theater, drama theaters, movie theaters, opera houses, and museums of art,
history and cinematography.
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