Perfect Study Abroad Program for Computer Science Majors Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The level of intensity varied from class to class. Some classes were very challenging with assignments every week while other classes had no assignments besides an easy midterm and final presentation. Most of the professors were very easy going and helpful. Because most of them also work in the industry, they brought a practical perspective to the lectures.

On-site administration of your program

All four of the AIT coordinators were very approachable and helpful. They take care of everything. If students have suggestions (such as for events), they take that into consideration and if it's a feasible idea, they make it happen quickly. They really went out of their way to make the semester enjoyable for everybody.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Overall, the locations of all the apartments were great. However, I was not fully satisfied with my living arrangements due to problems with the apartment -- something that is not entirely AIT's fault. The apartment I lived in had several problems, including a leaking ceiling, a door that was hard to close, and a heater that didn't work. Although I contacted the landlord several times and he sent workers over, they failed to resolve the issue.

Hungarian food is delicious and so cheap. One slice of pizza for less than $1. Soup under $2. Rolls of bread for less than 5 cents. There's everything from cheap street food to fancy traditional Hungarian cuisine. If you go to Hungary, make sure you try turo rudi, langos, chimney cake, and goulash. There are plenty of grocery stores on every street. For lunch, there are quite a few dining options on campus and there's a superstore within a 5 minute walk of AIT.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There are many opportunities to learn about Hungarian culture. However, you have to make a personal effort to integrate yourself into the local culture. Although there are Hungarian students at AIT, most of them only take the IT Entrepreneurship and/or UID, so it can be difficult to meet the Hungarian students.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The AIT coordinators took care of the healthcare. I never had to use it.

I never felt threatened in Budapest. There were several protests during the time I was in Budapest. A lot of them took place near Parliament. None of them were violent. Just use common sense and you'll be fine.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Everything in Budapest is reasonably priced.

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

Almost everyone I came into contact with spoke English, so there was no need to know Hungarian, though it was nice to know some common phrases.

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• Local Students
• Americans
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• Location - Budapest is a beautiful city
• Other students in the program and the coordinators
• Academic courses

• Some of the classes are in dire need of a different professor

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