Description

Hungary boasts small hamlets, rustic churches, soaring castles, and cafes. The countryside is out of a storybook, and its national heroes are poets and writers. However, its culture, lifestyle, and food are shaped by both Western and Eastern Europe. Budapest, the country's capital, is often called the Paris of Eastern Europe because of its broad avenues, graceful architecture, many parks, and bounty of fine and performing arts. The country has one of the finest folk traditions in Europe, producing excellent embroidery, pottery, and carvings. Its musical contributions are just as rich, and range from the rhapsodies of Franz Liszt and the operas of Ferenc Erkel to Gypsy, folk and rock music. And it has hundreds of mineral springs that provide thermal water for spas and wellness centers. While Magyar (Hungarian) is challenging, you'll receive plenty of help as AFS Hungary provides language lessons for the first three months - and your host family will help as well, since Hungarians are known for their hospitality. AFS host family placements are located throughout Hungary.

Highlights

Year and Semester Program:

Upon your arrival, a short orientation will help you get acquainted with life, customs, and Magyar. Outside of your host family, your school will become the best place for you to meet people and make friends. Hungarian students take their studies seriously and while your school will help you choose classes, Hungarian and foreign languages are required. School runs from September through June. There are after-school activities such as school trips, sports, and art programs, and communities offer similar clubs (including community service) for you to participate in with your friends. AFS holds several get-togethers and organizes a one-week host family exchange in late winter that gives you a chance to experience life in a different community.

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• High School Study Abroad
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• Hungarian

Cost in US$:

Refer to AFS-USA Website

Program Fees Include:

- Professional guidance and support throughout the entire application and program
- Placement with a carefully selected volunteer host family
- Placement with a host school
- Round-trip international travel
- Orientations prior to departure and after your arrival
- Comprehensive secondary medical insurance
- Visa information
- Access to a support network that includes AFS Professional Staff in the U.S. and your host country, plus thousands of trained volunteers worldwide.
- 24-hour emergency assistance

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

varies

AFS Intercultural Programs/USA's Mission Statement

AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. AFS Intercultural Programs is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in over 50 countries around the world through independent, not-for-profit AFS organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office, and headed up by a volunteer board.

Year Founded

1947