Hungary, Budapest
http://ciee.org/
Apply early. Students are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
The program is intended for students who have an interest in Hungary and Central Europe, as well as political, social, and/or economic transformation from state control to democratic market-based systems. This program is very suitable for a student who would like to do volunteer work or an internship.
Although there is no language prerequisite for participation in the program, all students are required to take a Hungarian language course. In addition to language study, students normally take four area studies courses taught in English or three area studies courses plus an internship for credit.
Budapest, a city of two million, is an architectural gem straddling the Danube River. As Hungary’s capital, it is the administrative, business, educational, and cultural center of the country. Despite the scars inflicted by four decades of communist rule, Budapest retains a turn-of-the-century feel with its marvelous architecture and rich history. It is easy to live in with excellent public transportation systems; theaters, opera, concert halls, museums, and cinemas; thermal and medicinal baths and swimming pools; and a variety of restaurants and discos.
The Corvinus University of Budapest, known as Karl Marx University until 1990 and the Budapest University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration until 2004, was established in 1948. It is located on the banks of the Danube, centrally located within Budapest, on the Pest side. Its 7,000 students take offerings in general economics, business administration, public administration, and social sciences. The CIEE Study Center is hosted by the Faculty of Business Administration, and courses are taken in various faculties throughout the University.
During orientation, students are housed in a Corvinus University of Budapest dorm within walking distance of the University. During the remainder of the semester, students usually share an apartment with one or two other CIEE program participants. A limited number of homestays are also available, sharing an apartment with a Hungarian family. The Resident Director arranges housing for students based on availability and preference. Students are responsible for direct payment of their housing costs to their landlord or homestay family through a sufficient monthly stipend distributed to students by the Resident Director. Meals are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the student. Students can prepare meals in their apartment, and there are many restaurants nearby and on the University campus.
Full-time Northeastern student, 2.75 GPA, and middler (third) year or above.
Applications are available at OISP, 10 BV
$21,400 per Semester for the 2009/2010 academic year. Includes: tuition, housing, orientation, and round-trip airfare via Boston.
