Identification Card
Each student enrolled in Warsaw University of Technology
Business School is issued a picture identification card. The card
verifies that the holder is eligible for access to the University
library and certain other campus privileges and services. It also
entitles a student to discounts on all museum, theater and cinema
tickets. Neither the card nor its privileges may be transferred.
Shopping hours
Shops are usually open Monday-Friday 11-19, Saturday 10-14.
Shops are mostly closed on Sundays. These opening hours are the
standard opening hours and there are many exceptions. Most grocery
stores are open much longer than the hours mentioned above e.g.
Monday-Friday 6 (or 7) - 19 (or 20). Outside those opening hours it is
possible to buy some products at night shops and filling stations. Some
of these are open 24 hours a day.
Climate
The Polish climate can be very changeable. The summer (June to
August) may be warm, sometimes really hot with the temperature above
25o C. In the autumn, from September to November it can be cold and
wet. In the winter southern Poland is always covered with snow at least
between December and March. In December, January and February there can
be heavy snowfalls with temperatures below freezing, sometimes down to
-15o C. Spring comes in April/May. Rainfall may occur during all
seasons, especially in autumn and spring.
The number of hours of daylight varies from 7,5 at the winter
solstice, in December, to 17 hours at the summer solstice, in June.
Clothing
Staying in Poland for one semester or one year requires
different kinds of clothes. Make sure that you have clothes that will
protect you in all types of weather. A warm coat or anorak and sweaters
are essential for the winter months. If possible, have one waterproof
coat for the rainy days and some sturdy shoes. You will need winter
clothes from October/November until March.
Smoking and Drugs
Nowadays in Poland, smoking is prohibited in most public places.
Narcotics and heavy drugs are strictly prohibited. Use of drugs is
unlawful and will lead to prosecution if you are caught even possesion
of a small amount.
