Since the beginning of March, the University of Lomza has been hosting international students participating in mobility under the Erasmus+ program. In total, 34 students from Spain, Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Ivory Coast, and Portugal will study at the university during the summer semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.
From March 9–11, the International Relations Department organized Adaptation Days, during which the arriving students had the opportunity to tour the campus and become acquainted with the university’s modern scientific and research infrastructure. They were also introduced to the functioning and structure of the University of Lomza. An important part of the program was a meeting with faculty coordinators, where students discussed their course plans. All Erasmus+ participants stayed in the dormitory, sharing rooms with Polish students as well, which promoted integration and allowed practical improvement of English language skills.
As in previous years, the Adaptation Days also included “Crash Polish Language Classes.” During the sessions, students learned basic vocabulary and phrases useful for daily life in Poland, including everyday communication, shopping, and navigating university life. The classes were conducted by mgr Barbara Adamiak, who introduced participants to the basics of the Polish language in a practical and accessible way. Another key element of the program was a guided tour of Łomża. This year’s edition was divided into three stages, allowing students to explore the city from different perspectives. The first part was led by Wojciech Winko, starting at the Tourist and Cultural Information Point. Students then visited the Old Market and St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral, learning about the city’s history, its symbolism, and notable figures associated with it.
The second part of the tour was led by staff from the International Relations Department. Students visited, among others, the Pastor’s House, the Capuchin Church, the Stone Steps, and a viewpoint overlooking the Narew River floodplains. The tour concluded with a visit to a souvenir shop and a tasting of the regional pastry, sękacz.
The final part of the tour was led by a student from the Zespół Szkół Ekonomicznych i Ogólnokształcących nr 6 in Łomża, presenting the city from a youth perspective. Participants visited the Narew River boulevards and the Concert Shell, discovering contemporary cultural life in Łomża. Students are enrolled in various fields of study, including computer science, English philology, management, dietetics, physiotherapy, physical education, and law.
