Lodz University of Technology is second to none - student's perspective

International studies, beautiful interiors and passion in life. Milena Zavatska, a third-year student at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering from Ukraine, talks about her choice of architecture.

Poland is for me...

Poland is a picturesque and vibrant country with interesting traditions and many beautiful cities that you cannot pass by indifferently. You can see many similarities between my country and Poland, but even after many years of living here, some things in Lodz still surprise me. People here are kind and nice, I've never met anyone who would refuse to help me in my time of need.

I chose Lodz and TUL because...

I chose Lodz because a friend of mine already studied here and she highly recommended it. The possibility of going to another country for a semester under Erasmus+ and, above all, the chance to study abroad for free and to gain an international education convinced me to study at Lodz University of Technology

My first steps at TUL... 

When I came to Poland it was a big challenge for me. I didn't have any friends and I was afraid of speaking a foreign language. If I didn't understand something, the teachers tried to explain it to me again. Now I know many people, I belong to an inspiring student organization ESN-EYE, and I fully develop my interests.

I chose architecture because...

Right from the beginning I was involved in designing buildings and their interiors. My passion first led me to technical high school and after graduating I couldn't imagine a life without design. The choice was obvious for me.

In the future, I would like to...

I always thought it was amazing to be part of the process in which the whole architectural world around us is created. Studying and the ESN-EYE organisation has opened up new possibilities for me, shown me the pleasure and satisfaction of being in contact with art and allowed me to continue to grow in what is important to me. My dream is to one day see the buildings of my project erected in the streets of Lodz.

Tuition-free international studies, trips abroad and great people I work with in ESN-EYE - Lodz University of Technology is second to none.

Milena Zavatska
Architecture student