ISC - Budapest University of Economic Sciences

Do yourself a huge favor and make sure that your future neighbors don't party 24/7. Also, check ahead for possible renovations in your building, as it will be seriously annoying when you have to get up at 7:30 on a Sunday morning since Hungarians just don't give a s**t.

Food, booze, and nightlife in general are a third of the price as in the US, while housing is also slightly cheaper. Phones are definitely more expensive, whether you have a land line or a cell phone.

Profs I can recommend: Szentes, Suranyi, Kacsirek, Palankai. Avoid Hajna Istvanffy and her course (FIN 559) at all cost.

More international teachers are needed, as well as young Hungarians who have lived and studied abroad. Courseloads need to be tougher in most cases and the administration needs to change their mentality regarding their role, the students, and what the ISC is for.

That the ISC is geared toward exchange students, which diminishes the academic quality, while improving the party scene. Better prepared for the Hungarian mentality.

Personally, I have mixed feelings about the ISC even though I spent two years there getting a Master's degree. My two years there really made me get in touch with who I am and where I belong, which was absolutely invaluable. For most people I would recommend spending a year there at the most, but for me two years was needed to fully get the picture. Overall, my two years there helped round out my undergrad education and better prepared me for more grad school back in the States.