Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great opportunity to learn math in a new environment June 29, 2026

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/14/2026 to 05/14/2026 with

BSM: Budapest - Budapest Semesters in Mathematics

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
BSM was a great opportunity to study mathematics in a new environment. My courses were challenging but rewarding. Even though I was busy with coursework, I also had many opportunities to travel. It was definitely a worthwhile experience!

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?

I was placed in a really nice apartment in a great location! I was walking distance from the BSM building and also many things around the city.

* Food:

Food was very affordable and lots of good options.

* 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)

Rent was a little expensive but everything else was very affordable.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Lots of interesting course options
  • Supportive administration and staff
  • Great housing
* What could be improved?
  • Nothing
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Before the program, I was worried that I would be too busy with my schoolwork to explore the city and travel, however, I was able to find a very good balance and do everything I wanted to do!