Wish I was still there - A trip to Budabest Past Review
By A student (Computer Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/15/2014 to 12/20/2014 with
Aquincum Institute of Technology / AIT - Budapest: - Creativity in Computer Science & Software Engineering
Learned how to live on my own in a big city. Definitely worthwhile, made great friends, got to know a new culture. Budapest is great.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Administrators were super nice, friendly, and accommodating. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great location in the center of the city. |
* Food: |
Not a lot of food choices on campus, only a few main cafeterias and a hummus bar. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program itself did not provide a lot of opportunities to get to know native Hungarians. However there were a lot of culture classes that helped us get acquainted with Hungarian language and culture and took students on field trips. |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
Generally, a very safe city. As with any city though watch your pockets and try not to walk alone in the middle of the night. |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
Budapest is SUPER cheap. Definitely a great city to go to on a student's budget. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
Everyone spoke English. |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Beginner |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The computer vision in film class doesn't really have anything to do with film. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |