A welcoming and energetic experience for any student of computer science! July 23, 2023

By A student (Computer Science, Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/06/2023 to 05/23/2023 with

Aquincum Institute of Technology / AIT - Budapest: - Creativity in Computer Science & Software Engineering

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

Academically, I gained several specified skills in CS that are not available to learn at Middlebury. Socially, I learned how to live in a bustling city in a downtown apartment and interact with a society and culture with a language different than my own. I was therefore 100% worthwhile.

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.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?
* Food:
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes There are not many study-abroad options for CS majors - having the opportunity to experience a European city while advancing my studies in my desired field was an opportunity I would surely revisit.

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)
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	80-120
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Cook at-home meals with your roommates if you really want to save money, but restaurants are cheap enough that you should enjoy yourself and go out a couple of times a week.

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
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
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure?	No Hungarian (Intermediate Spanish)
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants?	Listen to announcements on public transportation and try to understand them.

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? Select all that apply	Apartment
* Who did you live with? Select all that apply	Americans
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Local Students Americans International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?	My living situation Travel opportunities Budapest activities
* What could be improved?	Altered class schedule Bigger projects
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	If you are stressed about securing a junior-summer internship, try your very best to lock it up BEFORE going abroad, to avoid increasing your stress levels to a high point.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.	The Academic or Linguist You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Semantic and Declarative Technologies
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Instructor:	Multiple
Instruction Language:	English
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Course Name/Rating:	Leadership and Entrepeneurship
Course Department:
Instructor:	Multiple
Instruction Language:	English
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Course Name/Rating:	Mobile Software Development
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Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Very knowledgeable and helpful teacher who used live-coding demonstrations to explain the facets of Android app development.
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