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4.29 / 5 based on 49 reviews

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Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
I had some courses in Hungarian as well. That was hard. But very useful.
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
The level of price is not that high as in Finland. Travelling: I went to Bp every weekend. Back home I don't travel every weekend.
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Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Different prices for local people and foreigners in some places.
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Academic
Course recommendations
At the Hungarian Studies department you learn a lot about Hungary, its past and culture.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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Overall
I wish I had known...
The courses held were fewer than promised in advance.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a nice way to get closer to the Hungarian culture. The Hungarian students at Hungarian Studies are very helpful and friendly.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Jó szerencsét! A magyar nyelv elég nehéz- de tanúlható! :)
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Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
I didn't go out that much. Mostly travelled to my friend in Budapest during the weekends. The gym I went to was nice.
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
An apartment with two rooms for two persons was good. At the same time I got to speak some Hungarian with my flatmate.
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Personal comments
I had a really nice landlord who helped me when I had some practical problems at the apartment. The apartment was near to the university in a calm neighbourhood. No complaints.
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