Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great Time in Budapest Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 02/03/2020 to 05/21/2020 with

BSM: Budapest - Budapest Semesters in Mathematics

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to navigate a foreign country and truly live on my own.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

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

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
How many hours per day did you use the language?

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

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Academics
  • Location
  • Community
* What could be improved?
  • Housing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Rent is not cheap!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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:

Set Theory
Course Department:
Instructor: Lajos Soukup
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Non-Euclidean Geometries
Course Department:
Instructor: Gabor Moussong
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Game Theory
Course Department:
Instructor: Tamas Kiraly
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Beginner Hungarian
Course Department:
Instructor: Emoke Kovacs
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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20th Century Hungarian Music
Course Department:
Instructor: Laura Antal
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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