BSM is the best program for math undergrads. Past Review
By Stuart N (Math, The Catholic University of America) for
BSM: Budapest - Budapest Semesters in Mathematics
I found a love for Eastern Europe. I hope to move back for a year or two after school.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived very far from class. The commute was a pain, but the neighborhood was very nice. |
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Paprika, the restaurant near Varosliget, was very good. Szent Jupat's Etterem (near Moszkva Ter) was my favorite. Husbolt (several throughout city) was a great place for lunch on a short break. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Budapest is one of the safest cities in Europe. I never felt threatened. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Budapest is cheap, but allow yourself extra money for travel. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I thought that the housing was included in tuition... Nope. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | None |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Most people spoke English, and all professors had a solid grasp of English. I spoke Hungarian with many people outside of the program, and all of the locals were excited to meet someone practicing their language. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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