Poland – Mongolia Economic Forum

Today I had a chance to participate in Poland-Mongolia Economic Forum in Warsaw. About 80 businessman from Mongolia came to visit Polish capital city and find investors, start cooperation, do business. The meeting was really interesting, I heard things that frankly I could not find on the internet or newspapers. One of the best thing was appearance of Polish president – Bronisław Komorowski, and Mongolian president – Tsakhigiin Elbegdorj, which highlights the importance of the Forum. Mongolia is one of the fast growing economies, with business-friendly incentives. As I remembered, in Mongolia: VAT – 10%, equal treatment of all international and domestic companies, many natural resources (copper, coal, gold, silver, gas etc.), Ulan Bator – over one million citizens (couple of years ago it was about 300 000), many constrictions project (related to population growth), serious changes in law – many acts which can facilitate international businesses.

As student of International Business – I was really upset. The only young people were me and my friend. It means that people my age, student, entrepreneurs, who are the future engine of Polish economy, did not know about such an event. Moreover as I know, none of my classmates knew. For students - it is not only about doing business, but see how it looks in reality to start cooperation with international partner. We can’t take all that knowledge out of our books, we have to practice. And if we are suppose to be “international entrepreneurs” I think such forums are crucial. It is kind of a warm-up. What’s more – it is for free, and the only cost is the train (with our student discount is 50% cheaper).

And one more thing: in 1980s Tsakhigiin Elbegdorj – president of Mongolia was studying in Ukraine in Львів (Lviv)!!! 

exams - halfway!

I just love this feeling - when you passed half of all tests, exams and you know that it's the end soon! I need to mention that now, when I'm on my senior year, it's easier. Teachers treat you as adults, they rather not do weird tests (which you can't pass at the first approach), and they are nice, helpful - it encourage you to study.  I even started to think that in half a year, when I graduate, I will actually miss this school. Besides all those sessions, exams, thesises, papers - it's really best time of ones life. Luckily our school has all those post-diplomas which are actually pretty interesting. As I know myself, I'll apply for one of those. :)

Exams

So it is January – examination session begins. Of course it’s the worst period of a whole year! Anyway – this semester is not that demanding as a previous one. I have only two tests and 2 exams later on. What I wanted to mention is that somehow you always manage to succeed during the session. Even if I fail exams in the first exam period, I have lots of time to pass it in the second one – or (hope not) third one. Last semester we had 7 exams and everyone passed – so it is more than possible. I hope that this time it’s going to be ok as well, and of course I wish every student a big, fat luck! 

Work and travel!! USA

PA - one of my favourite pictures

As I started to browse my photos from USA, I started to think how great it was going so far away for the first time. It was my first big trip across the ocean – I graduated my first year at the University and I decided to start traveling. I went to Greeley in PA to work for 3 months, and it was one of the best time of my life. My classmates are asking how to get there. Well, it’s very simple. All you need is special agency – Camp America, CCUSA, Camp Leaders. I chose CCUSA. All three companies are really good. I met so many awesome people and it was amazing. Best experience to know so much about other cultures. I remember my first day in New York – it’s not like we see it in those movies and everything is fabulous. It’s not fabulous, it’s just completely different. Some places in the world I call “different world”- so it was Manhattan. You feel a little bit dizzy at the beginning. All those skyscrapers, humidity, tausends of people running on you. Plus jet lag! Anyway I loved New York! It’s so worth to go there, I’ll definitely do it again in future. What amazed me in USA is nature – it’s just amazing, stunning! So if someone wants to travel (and earn money), he or she should consider Work and Travel in USA.

Manhattan

Entrance to the Central Park

New Year in Poland!

I loved it this year! It was 10 of us, everyone brought some food, some alcohol. We spent it at our friends house. Somebody took music on his flash drive. The only thing that I could not sing was Polish Disco Polo! Kind of a funny music – everyone knows it’s lame but everyone sings and dances. And that is so much fun. I discovered why Disco Polo is so popular – well normally nobody listen to it, but when you are at the party (New Year Party or Wedding) it the best. People are drunk, songs have simple rhythm, texts are not very sophisticated – and voilà! The best thing during this new year party was borscht with dumplings, at 1 a.m. after all fireworks, drinking and disco polo dancing. Well I hope this year will be even better than the previous one. And I know for sure - borscht with dumplings is the best!