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For anybody interested by finding out overseas in a Central European nation with a captivating historical past and tradition, Hungary is a perfect possibility. Its capital, Budapest, completely captures the nation’s character—as soon as the seat of the Austro-Hungarian empire, town stays a hub for world-class artwork and structure, making it a wonderful place to expertise all Hungary has to supply. AIFS Overseas gives a number of research overseas applications in Budapest on the famend Corvinus College of Budapest. If you happen to’re interested by having a singular research overseas expertise that really stands out, Budapest is an unbeatable possibility. Need to be taught what it’s actually prefer to research overseas in Hungary?
Hear from two faculty college students who studied overseas in Hungary with AIFS Overseas!
Christian: Fall in Budapest
Meet Christian from the College of North Carolina at Charlotte, who studied overseas in Budapest throughout the fall semester of his junior yr. Hear Christian clarify why he thinks everybody ought to select to check overseas in Budapest:
“All over the place I am going in [Budapest], there’s all the time one thing new to find… [It’s] unimaginable to not fall in love with this metropolis… I like completely all the pieces about Budapest. It’s stunning, it’s enjoyable, there’s a lot to do, the individuals are wonderful… there’s no motive to not have a superb time. I can’t stress sufficient: you should come research overseas right here, that is the most effective place to go, I promise that.”
Interested in what Hungarian meals is like? Christian explains that not solely does he love the native flavors, however the associated fee is difficult to beat:

“One among my favourite issues about dwelling right here in Budapest is how low-cost the meals is, I’ve had breakfast right here for 50 cents to a greenback each single day. It’s gotten to the purpose the place consuming out is similar value or much less as cooking at house.”
Along with inexpensive and scrumptious meals choices, Hungary can also be a wonderful selection for anybody who desires entry to cost-effective journey all through Europe, due to its central location:
“[It’s] extremely straightforward to journey out of Hungary. It’s so central that flights and trains are extraordinarily low-cost… Each weekend I’ve been right here, I’ve gone to a distinct nation.”
Throughout his research overseas program in Budapest, Christian traveled to Rome, Munich, London, Prague, the Amalfi Coast, and Naples—and his flight from Budapest to Naples, Italy, solely value him $30!
Concerned with what the housing in Budapest is like with AIFS Overseas? Christian stayed in a pupil residence on campus, which he describes under:
“It’s a fantastic spot for worldwide college students and really properly situated!… [Our student residence has] 4 particular person rooms, 2 loos, and a kitchen with a eating desk. The rooms themselves are actually comfy. They’re very spacious and have loads of space for storing… I personally have a 4-person 2-bathroom fashion as a result of I got here with some associates from house, in order that they put us in a 4-person residence. However among the different associates I’ve within the AIFS program have two-person rooms, and I feel should you pay additional, you too can get a person room.”
As somebody finding out advertising and marketing, Christian primarily took lessons associated to his main. As he explains, there are tons of programs you may enroll in at Corvinus College, an AACSB-accredited establishment, with AIFS Overseas:
“There are such a lot of totally different lessons at Corvinus the place you may match into any main [and] minor that you really want. And all these lessons are listed on the AIFS Overseas web site, so you may see what transfers to your own home college and the way it transfers and issues like that.”
Jolie: Spring in Budapest
Jolie, a enterprise and psychology main from the College of Pittsburgh, studied overseas in Budapest throughout spring semester. Hear Jolie clarify among the advantages of finding out overseas in Budapest and why she selected this program vacation spot:
“I selected Budapest as a result of I needed one thing totally different than the everyday research overseas hotspots! I’d heard solely good issues once I requested round about Budapest, and I can fully affirm these after being there for a semester. I might completely advocate it! It’s a superb metropolis to be on a finances in, a little bit of a hidden gem, and full of so many issues to do and locations to see!”
She attended Corvinus College of Budapest, a well-regarded educational establishment that’s particularly advantageous for enterprise majors like Jolie, due to its AACSB and AMBA accreditations. Beneath, Jolie describes her expertise at Corvinus College and the way her lessons overseas in comparison with her house college:

“The placement [of Cornivus University] is ideal, in direction of the middle of town, proper on the Danube. There may be a variety of lessons to select from… My lessons at Corvinus had been very interactive, collaborative, and hands-on… Whereas I’ve had some lessons like this at [the University of Pittsburgh], the vast majority of my lectures are merely simply academics lecturing, exams & homework assignments! So, these lessons at Corvinus had been a little bit of an adjustment, going from particular person work to extra collaborative work, and way more usually than at house.”
Whereas the educational expertise is a serious part of each AIFS Overseas research overseas program, they’re not all about faculty. Our applications embody immersive cultural actions, in addition to journeys and excursions that take you round your host metropolis and nation, serving to you be taught extra about your host nation and its tradition. One of many AIFS Overseas excursions Jolie attended was to Hungary’s breathtaking Lake Balaton:
“My favourite tour was our Lake Balaton journey! We went in Might, so the climate was stunning, and the lake itself is beautiful. We had a information the whole weekend, who was tremendous type and really educated concerning the space! We went on a motorcycle tour for a superb portion of the day, did a couple of hikes, swam within the lake, and hung out with the folks in our program.”
Uncover all Hungary has to supply—research overseas in Budapest with AIFS Overseas like these faculty college students did!
AIFS Overseas gives many thrilling research overseas applications in Hungary, every tailor-made to satisfy particular educational, private, {and professional} preferences. Hungary’s capital, Budapest, gives the possibility to earn credit in a metropolis with a protracted educational historical past that’s brimming with fascinating artwork, structure, and delectable native dishes. Wherever you research overseas, go along with AIFS Overseas and reap the benefits of our worthwhile program inclusions (which actually take the stress out of planning!), corresponding to housing, journeys and excursions, social and cultural actions, 24/7 emergency assist, complete insurance coverage, and the assist of our trusted on-site workers.

