Erasmus Experience in Budapest, Hungary by Elizabeth

Why did you choose to go to Budapest, Hungary?

I chose Budapest because CEU is one of the best progressive universities in the world and it is located in Budapest.

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

Scholarship is for one year. I take a monthly living allowance of 155,000 huf monthly.

What is the student lifestyle like in Budapest?

It is beautiful, we live like family here.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Budapest to other students?

Yes I will recommend. I have recommended to my friends and colleagues. In fact I could not have gone to a better university in the world than CEU in Budapest.

What is the food like?

Yami. I mostly eat traditional Hungarian foods, very nutritious and cheaper

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Budapest?

Yes, it is very difficult to find accommodation, in Budapest.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

Yes, Lots of languages on campus. So that students who are able to make time would leave with additional benefits of learning new languages.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Budapest from your city?

By Air.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Budapest?

No, lots of them. the school has one who provide us with delicious meals and there are also Chinese restaurants around with very cheap prices.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

inumerable

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Budapest in the future?

Students should prepare their mind for studies, for the faculties are prepared for them.