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When I first came to Poland, I stayed for more than nine months. It kind of feels like a great adventure, but it was scary at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day I arrived in Krakow, I was so nervous, not knowing if I would get along with the other people, if I would find friends, and if I would like Krakow and Poland. But it turned out to be the best nine months I could possibly imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without even realizing it, I found myself enjoying my everyday life to the fullest. Before the volunteering, I went to high school and lived with my parents. I was a child, and when I came here, I was suddenly an adult and responsible for myself. At the beginning, I felt as if my parents had just forgotten me in Krakow or were going to pick me up soon. And then I managed everything somehow and got used to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I enjoyed working in the office with the people and also had fun teaching German to seniors. I discovered that I like working with older people, and every Friday I was happy to see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I found a lot of friends in Krakow who really made this city a special place for me. We spent so much time together and traveled around Poland and many other countries. I don\u2019t want to say goodbye to them, but at the same time I know it won\u2019t be forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gossiping in the kitchen, having movie nights, or celebrating our birthdays were moments that made me feel at home. My flatmates became my family, and I cannot imagine not seeing them every day anymore from now on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And even though the Polish winter was more something to survive than just experience, Krakow still was a warm and beautiful place for me during these grey months. Now that it is getting warmer day by day and the sun is coming back, I will miss this city even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will never forget how it changed me and how special the past months were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do widzenia Krak\u00f3w!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Article by\u00a0 Paula,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

European Solidarity Corps volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farewell by\u00a0European Solidarity Corps volunteer from\u00a016\/06\/2026.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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