As every year, at the beginning of each semester, adaptation days were held for Erasmus+ program students who arrived in Łomża from various parts of the world. This year, our University was enriched by a group of students from Turkey, Spain, Georgia, Albania, Ukraine, and Egypt—a total of 29 individuals, including seven who extended their stay from the previous semester. Representatives of various fields of study—from computer science, through English philology and management, to physical education and physiotherapy—participated in the Adaptation Days.
The program began with an introduction to the infrastructure of the University of Łomża. With the assistance of Dr. Eng. Milena Stachelska, MA Eng. Leszek Dardziński from the Faculty of Health Sciences , and MA Eng. Arkadiusz Nieciecki from the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology , participants had the opportunity to tour technological and lecture halls, automation and robotics laboratories, and familiarize themselves with equipment used in technical fields, including the Additive and Thermal Printing Technology Laboratory, as well as laboratories for computer graphics, IoT (Internet of Things), and industrial automation. Although some information might have seemed trivial—such as room numbering, colloquial names of buildings, or the location of the canteen, as well as the functioning principles of the student government—it significantly facilitated the students' adaptation to the new academic environment.
Another point of the program was Polish language classes, conducted by MA Barbara Adamiak from the University Foreign Languages Center. During a short, intensive course, students learned phrases essential for everyday communication, such as polite greetings, requests for room keys, or ways to introduce themselves. At the end of the classes, participants received educational materials that will undoubtedly be helpful in further learning and daily life.
In the further part of the Adaptation Days, students toured the center of Łomża with a guide who led them through the most important corners of the city. The excursion allowed them to learn about the fascinating history of Łomża, numerous interesting facts, and places where they can taste traditional Polish delicacies in local restaurants.
At the conclusion of the adaptation days, participants also had the opportunity to attend matches of the Łomża ŁKS. This sporting event provided many positive emotions and became an excellent opportunity for informal conversations and establishing new acquaintances.
The Adaptation Days became the first contact with Polish culture and the university for our foreign guests, enabling them to familiarize themselves with the new environment and initiate international relationships. However, this is just the beginning of the adventure—the real student life in Poland is still ahead of them!
