
May 10, 2009
Posted by Emily at 10:27 PM
It's official, Polish students love smart cards. In a recent poll of Polish students in high schools and colleges, 80 percent love the functionality and versatility of their electronic ID cards. They also found the design of the cards aesthetically pleasing. This resounding approval comes after Poland started deploying the student smart cards in large quantities in 2007. As of now 115 high schools and universities are using the smart ID card program, with another 300 schools expected to follow suit in the near future. The card, which allows secure access to school facilities, works on public transit, and functions as a digital wallet, is used by 1.1 million users every day.
Extra applications for the Polish smart cards are also available to students. Most of the applications give students entry to facilities on campus like dorms, libraries, athletic facilities, and public transportation. Students, however pleased they are with the system, would like to see an expansion of the applications of the smart ID cards such as discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to exam scores and class schedules, and the ability to purchase movie tickets and plane tickets.