After writing this response to one student's email (thanks for the question!) I realized that it might be of interest generally for those who really want a cell phone in Poland.
For a cell phone, first call your cell phone provider and find out if your phone can work in Poland. Ask very carefully and make sure you speak to the international services department -- the national sales person I called first said "of course your phone will work, just let me connect you to the international sales rep who can fill you in on plans and rates." The international sales rep ridiculed the national sales rep and informed me that my phone can't ever work in Poland.
If that fails, and you really want one now, you can rent one for about $100 total for the 4 weeks from www.cellhire.com. The rates are not very cheap, but you will have a working number and phone in your pocket when you leave the U.S. This is the company the MSU OSA recommended to me.
If that fails, you can buy a pay-as-you-go cell phone once you land in Poland. I'll get recommendations on how best to do this when you arrive.
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