Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

budapest: a fun, casual, cheap, enriching city Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/28/2019 to 05/19/2019 with

CIEE: Budapest - Business + European Studies

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Friends, culture, knowledge of history

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I did learn things but info was repetitive and classes were easy.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program admin were great though at times intrusive

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The hostel was really nice

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I did not have experiences with healthcare

* Safety:

Always felt safe

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)

I spent more than these ratings but that was because I wanted to. Budapest is a great option for people on a budget!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $250
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Go with at least $4000 to spend

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hostel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the people
  • the hostel
  • the city
* What could be improved?
  • the CIEE program and admin
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You will get homesick and tired but thats ok

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.