Programdetaljer
| Program | Start | Slut | Pris | Ålder vid ankomst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skolprogram, avresa höst (juli-sep) | 20 aug 2010 | 9 jul 2011 | 65,000 kr | 15 år, 6 mån - 18 år, 6 mån |
STUDYING IN HUNGARY
Western and Eastern Europe have both helped shape Hungary’s culture, lifestyle and food. Budapest, the country’s capital, is often called the “Paris of Eastern Europe” because of its broad avenues, graceful architecture and many parks—-as well as its bounty of fine and performing arts. Yet Budapest’s residents are notably down-to-earth. They typically consider their neighborhoods to be small urban villages surrounding outdoor markets. Folk crafts, especially embroidery and pottery, still thrive in smaller towns, most of which are rustic compared with Budapest. Still, Hungary is very much in touch with modern times. For example, Budapest’s weeklong Sziget Festival every summer on an island in the Danube is one of Europe’s premier rock galas.
School
School is probably the best place for you to meet people and make friends during your time in Hungary. AFS students attend public schools with classmates their own age. Hungarian students take their studies seriously and work hard toward their fourth-year final exams, which are important for college admissions. You will be able to take the courses your school offers to you, but Hungarian and foreign language courses are required.
LIVING IN HUNGARY’
Lifestyle and Family Living
Hungarians are very independent and value human rights. However, families are traditional in their ways and maintain a rather patriarchal family structure. Parents are usually protective of their children. Teenagers are expected to inform their parents when they are going out and where they are going. Most students do not smoke. Everyone shares in the housework, and families enjoy spending time together on the weekends.
Dress and Appearance*
Hungarian teenagers like to dress casually; they wear T-shirts and jeans or corduroys. For the winter months, you will need a warm waterproof coat, heavy boots, sweaters, mittens and warm socks. As temperatures in different buildings tend to vary in the winter, it is best to wear clothes you can layer to adjust to varying temperatures. For special occasions, more formal dress is expected: for girls a dress or blouse and skirt; for boys a jacket, slacks and tie.
