Meet Two Faculty College students Who Studied Overseas in Hungary

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For anybody all in favour of learning overseas in a Central European nation with an enchanting historical past and tradition, Hungary is a perfect choice. Its capital, Budapest, completely captures the nation’s character—as soon as the seat of the Austro-Hungarian empire, the town stays a hub for world-class artwork and structure, making it a superb place to expertise all Hungary has to supply. AIFS Overseas gives a number of research overseas applications in Budapest on the famend Corvinus College of Budapest. For those who’re all in favour of having a novel research overseas expertise that really stands out, Budapest is an unbeatable choice. Need to be taught what it’s actually wish to research overseas in Hungary? 

Hear from two faculty college students who studied overseas in Hungary with AIFS Overseas! 

Christian: Fall in Budapest 

Meet Christian from the College of North Carolina at Charlotte, who studied overseas in Budapest through the fall semester of his junior yr. Hear Christian clarify why he thinks everybody ought to select to check overseas in Budapest: 

“All over the place I am going in [Budapest], there’s all the time one thing new to find… [It’s] not possible to not fall in love with this metropolis… I like completely all the things about Budapest. It’s stunning, it’s enjoyable, there’s a lot to do, the persons are superb… there’s no purpose to not have an excellent time. I can’t stress sufficient: it’s essential to come research overseas right here, that is one of the best place to go, I promise that.” 

Interested by what Hungarian meals is like? Christian explains that not solely does he love the native flavors, however the associated fee is difficult to beat: 

“One among my favourite issues about dwelling right here in Budapest is how low cost the meals is, I’ve had breakfast right here for 50 cents to a greenback each single day. It’s gotten to the purpose the place consuming out is identical value or much less as cooking at house.” 

Along with reasonably priced and scrumptious meals choices, Hungary can be a superb alternative for anybody who desires entry to cost-effective journey all through Europe, because of its central location: 

“[It’s] extremely simple to journey out of Hungary. It’s so central that flights and trains are extraordinarily low cost… Each weekend I’ve been right here, I’ve gone to a special nation.” 

Throughout his research overseas program in Budapest, Christian traveled to Rome, Munich, London, Prague, the Amalfi Coast, and Naples—and his flight from Budapest to Naples, Italy, solely price him $30! 

Excited about what the housing in Budapest is like with AIFS Overseas? Christian stayed in a pupil residence on campus, which he describes under: 

“It’s an amazing spot for worldwide college students and really nicely positioned!… [Our student residence has] 4 particular person rooms, 2 bogs, and a kitchen with a eating desk. The rooms themselves are actually snug. They’re very spacious and have loads of space for storing… I personally have a 4-person 2-bathroom type as a result of I got here with some associates from house, so that they put us in a 4-person condo. However among the different associates I’ve within the AIFS program have two-person rooms, and I feel for those who pay additional, you can too get a person room.” 

As somebody learning advertising, Christian primarily took lessons associated to his main. As he explains, there are tons of programs you’ll be able to enroll in at Corvinus College, an AACSB-accredited establishment, with AIFS Overseas: 

“There are such a lot of completely different lessons at Corvinus the place you’ll be able to match into any main [and] minor that you really want. And all these lessons are listed on the AIFS Overseas web site, so you’ll be able to see what transfers to your property college and the way it transfers and issues like that.” 

Jolie: Spring in Budapest 

Jolie, a enterprise and psychology main from the College of Pittsburgh, studied overseas in Budapest throughout spring semester. Hear Jolie clarify among the advantages of learning overseas in Budapest and why she selected this program vacation spot: 

“I selected Budapest as a result of I wished one thing completely different than the everyday research overseas hotspots! I’d heard solely good issues after I requested round about Budapest, and I can utterly verify these after being there for a semester. I might completely suggest it! It’s an excellent metropolis to be on a price range in, a little bit of a hidden gem, and crammed with so many issues to do and locations to see!” 

She attended Corvinus College of Budapest, a well-regarded tutorial establishment that’s particularly advantageous for enterprise majors like Jolie, because of its AACSB and AMBA accreditations. Beneath, Jolie describes her expertise at Corvinus College and the way her lessons overseas in comparison with her house college: 

“The placement [of Cornivus University] is ideal, in the direction of the middle of the town, proper on the Danube. There may be a variety of lessons to select from… My lessons at Corvinus had been very interactive, collaborative, and hands-on… Whereas I’ve had some lessons like this at [the University of Pittsburgh], the vast majority of my lectures are merely simply lecturers lecturing, exams & homework assignments! So, these lessons at Corvinus had been a little bit of an adjustment, going from particular person work to extra collaborative work, and way more usually than at house.” 

Whereas the tutorial expertise is a serious part of each AIFS Overseas research overseas program, they’re not all about faculty. Our applications embrace immersive cultural actions, in addition to journeys and excursions that take you round your host metropolis and nation, serving to you be taught extra about your host nation and its tradition. One of many AIFS Overseas excursions Jolie attended was to Hungary’s breathtaking Lake Balaton: 

“My favourite tour was our Lake Balaton journey! We went in Might, so the climate was stunning, and the lake itself is gorgeous. We had a information the whole weekend, who was tremendous type and really educated concerning the space! We went on a motorbike tour for an excellent portion of the day, did a couple of hikes, swam within the lake, and frolicked with the folks in our program.” 

Uncover all Hungary has to supply—research overseas in Budapest with AIFS Overseas like these faculty college students did! 

AIFS Overseas gives many thrilling research overseas applications in Hungary, every tailor-made to fulfill particular tutorial, private, {and professional} preferences. Hungary’s capital, Budapest, gives the prospect to earn credit in a metropolis with a protracted tutorial historical past that’s brimming with fascinating artwork, structure, and delectable native dishes. Wherever you research overseas, go along with AIFS Overseas and reap the benefits of our worthwhile program inclusions (which actually take the stress out of planning!), corresponding to housing, journeys and excursions, social and cultural actions, 24/7 emergency help, complete insurance coverage, and the help of our trusted on-site employees.