Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM)
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Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM) is a program provider offering 1 abroad program. Programs offered include Study Abroad abroad programs in 1 country such as Hungary.
Initiated by Paul Erdős, László Lovasz, and Vera T. Sós, the program Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM) provides a unique opportunity for North American undergraduates. Through this program, mathematics and computer science majors in their junior/senior years may spend fall, spring or summer semester in Budapest and study under the tutelage of eminent Hungarian scholar-teachers. The instructors of BSM are members of Eötvös University, the Mathematical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and Budapest University of Technology and Economics, the three institutions known for having educated more than half of Hungary’s highly acclaimed mathematicians. BSM classes are held at the College International, a Hungarian-based educational institution focusing on international students studying in Budapest. Most instructors have had teaching experience in North America and are familiar with the cultural differences.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.budapestsemesters.com/.
Study Abroad with Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM)
"I grew as a person becoming more capable, curious, and confident."
Peter O Middlebury College
"Beyond the ability and confidence to do hard math, I think that I gained greater respect for a work/life balance. I also learned that I enjoy solo travel."
Alec K Middlebury College
"There a lot of amazing courses and the professor are very good. I definitely learnt a lot of math, but I also learnt how to live by myself and manage my own apartment."
Divij G Brandeis University
"I learned a lot of cool math. It's worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained new insights into the depth/breadth of the math world and how I may fit into it. I also gained a lot of independence while abroad, as it was my first time living in my own apartment. While the experience had its ups and downs, it was incredibly worthwhile! I gained a lot of new friends and learned a lot of new math that..."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to navigate a foreign country and truly live on my own."
Eric Kapner Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own (cooking for myself, etc) and how to be comfortable in a new place."
Katherine Novey Middlebury College
"As expected I learned a lot more about the subject of mathematics and the difficulty of graduate level coursework. It is worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Unique cultural experience, opportunities to travel, unique course offerings, amazing professors"
A student Middlebury College
"Mathematics. It totally worths it. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I gained both mathematical confidence and experience living independently in a foreign city. "
Nathaniel Larson Whitman College
"Improving my mathematical maturity. Having confidence in my abilities."
John Anthony Bowllan Middlebury College
"I learned that its good to travel and experience new things"
A student Middlebury College
"Apart from just the new math knowledge, I got to travel and experience many new cultures and languages and "broaden my horizons," to be cliche. I am so glad I went; it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"Great Math"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to live and cook in an apartment for the first time in my life, along with travelling extensively and navigating a city where I didn't speak the language. "
Keertana Wellesley College
"I had a fabulous time studying in Budapest this past summer. I made some amazing new friends who are math nerds like myself, and loved exploring the city."
Cobie Brandeis University
"As wonderful and fulfilling as the mathematical side of BSM is, the program is much more than just math. Hungarian, and European culture, in general, are very different from that of America. I had never been to Europe, and consequently had lots of idiosyncrasies to adjust to, like paying for bags at the grocery store, taking pu..."
Parker Evans Tulane University
"This program was very worthwhile to me. I learned to be more independent, to cook, to better balance work and fun; I was surrounded by people who taught me everything from math to cooking. "
Meera Hejmadi Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of math and gained some cultural experience by living in a post-Soviet country."
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a greater degree of independence and got to learn about a new culture. It was definitely worth it!"
A student Berea College
"I had a semester to focus solely on math, which made me see that I really do want to go to grad school. I was also able to live more independently than I had before, which helped me grow a lot as a person. This was definitely a worthwhile program."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of math and a lot about personal independence. Absolutely one of the best trips I've ever taken."
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely. I loved being in a program of all mathematicians, and realized that I want to go to grad school for math."
A student Wellesley College
"Yes. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
