Although, internationalization of Polish higher education is a new phenomenon, Poland is gradually becoming a popular study destination among international students. However, the country still lacks extensive research works on their circumstances. This paper aims to present non-EU students' major ongoing challenges in the City of Poznan. The findings are taken from author's own experience and others' research findings at Migrant Info Pointa Poznan based immigrant advisory center. It is found that non-EU students often face difficulties while legalizing their stay and looking for accommodation. Beside these, their employment prospectus is also challenged because of linguistic barriers. Furthermore, immigration rules do not favor the graduates. To some extent, European students also face many of these challenges. Respective authorities need to acknowledge and resolve these obstacles immediately in order to retain and gain popularity.
„Down is Israel, Upstairs United States, and Refugees are Palestinians” – Activists, Integration Projects and Self-organization of Refugees in Rog’s Space in LjubljanaSince 2015 Slovenia has become an important place on the Balkan refugee route. From the transit country it transformed into a country where more and more refugees decide to settle their lives. The article describe the story of Second Home – a place created by and for refugees and Slovenian activists. Activities fund by integration programs are critically analyzed by one of the “beneficiaries” of the projects – an Iranian refugee. The critical perspective reveals paternalistic behavior of privileged local activists involved in helping refugees. The example of a small community of refugees and activists in Ljubljana points to a broader problem when NGO organizations and volunteers replace the state’s duties and obligations. „Na dole to Izrael, na górze Stany Zjednoczone, a uchodźcy to Palestyńczycy” – aktywiści, projekty integracyjne i samoorganizacja uchodźców w przestrzeni Rog w LjubljanieSłowenia od 2015 roku stała się ważnym miejscem na bałkańskim szlaku uchodźców. Z kraju tranzytowego przekształca się w kraj, w którym coraz więcej uchodźców postanawia ułożyć sobie życie. Artykuł pokazuje historię Second Home – miejsca stworzonego przez i dla uchodźców oraz aktywistów słoweńskich. Działania, na które dostali dofinansowanie w ramach programów integracyjnych, poddane są krytycznej analizie oczami jednego z ich „beneficjentów” – uchodźcy z Iranu. Krytyczna perspektywa obnaża paternalizm uprzywilejowanych lokalnych działaczy, włączonych w pomoc uchodźcom. Historia niewielkiej społeczności uchodźców i aktywistów w Ljubljanie ukazuje szerszy problem zastępowania przez organizacje pozarządowe i wolontariuszy państwa w jego obowiązkach.
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