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4.04 / 5 based on 139 reviews
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JasonVarga
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Because Budapest is in such a great location, it is a short flight to 20 different countries, and I visited most of them.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Telephone, Nightlife, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language
How much did you improve your the local language?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I think I can always use more prctice, but I feel comfortable, if a bit slow in a business situation.
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Overall
I wish I had known...
To start sending Cv earlier. In Hungary, unless you speak absolutely perfect Hungarian, finding a job is an uphill battle.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Its not set up like a typpical American university, where social events are school sponsored. If you just put a bit of effort into it, you will have a great time.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Be ready to travel, and have a great time.
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Academic
Course recommendations
I think everything was a bot too geared for the region. Other than that, it was great.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I am not much of a club goer, but the city has a wide variety of restaurants which are great.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Becasue I ldesire privacy. Also, If I am working, I do not desire to co-habitate with a student.
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Personal comments
From what I saw they were very nice, just a 20 minute metro ride away.
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