Near the end of our trip, we took a short weekend break in Zakopane, Poland. While there, we went on two hikes. The first hike was certainly challenging, as most of it was uphill toward a restaurant high in the mountains. However, the views were unlike anything I had ever seen before. The food tasted…
Author: Peter Frankunas
Hi! My name is Peter Frankunas, and I'm from Philadelphia. I'm a rising junior majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-med track. I am also pursuing a second major in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, with minors in Polish and Chemistry. In addition, I am earning certificates in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine (CFM) and East European, Eurasian, and Russian Studies (REEES).
Traveling Poland
While classes have been testing my Polish skills, my family has also been putting me to the test! On Saturday, I was able to meet up with my family at Our Lady of Częstochowa, an incredible shrine that holds great importance for the Polish people. There is also a replica of the shrine near Philadelphia,…
First Two Weeks in Kraków
Having completed my first two weeks at school, I feel like my Polish has improved quite a bit. Being in an environment for six hours a day where we communicate only in Polish during class has really pushed me to learn quickly. Not only have we been studying the language, but I’ve also had the…
Time with Family in Poland
For my first week in Poland, I spent my time in the northern seaside city of Gdynia, where my aunt, uncle, and cousin currently live. It was definitely difficult trying to communicate with my uncle, who speaks only Polish. However, I was very happy with my ability to hold conversations with him after taking Polish…
Pete to Poland
Hi! My name is Peter Frankunas, though most people call me Pete (hence the title). This summer, I’ll be spending eight weeks in Poland! I’ll be based in Kraków, but I’ll also be traveling to different regions of the country throughout my stay. Poland isn’t the most common destination for students studying abroad, so you…