| Name of Program |
HUNGARY: Budapest Semester in Mathematics-- Long Term |
| Location: |
Budapest, Hungary |
| Sponsoring Institution(s) |
Kalamazoo College Eotvos University of Budapest, Department of History and Philosophy of Science |
| Dates |
Long Term: August to February |
| Language of Instruction |
English |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Junior Standing (17 units) Participation by Kalamazoo students in this
program is subject to annual enrollment limits: 4.
Contact the Center for International Programs for details. See
the College catalogue for selection criteria. |
| Additional Recommended Prep |
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| GPA |
2.5 minimum |
| Language |
Minimum: English N/A
Maximum: English |
| Application Process |
Application/Essay Required?
Interview Required?
Due Date for Applications |
| Approved for Transfer of |
Kalamazoo Financial Assistance/Scholarships Academic Credit |
| Orientation on K Campus Required | Yes |
| Academics | The Budapest Semester in Mathematics offers a program in English for students of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. Classes are taught by Hungarian professors from Eotvos University and the Mathematical Institute of Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Typical mathematics courses include Topics in Algebra, Topics in Analysis, Complex Functions, Theory of Computing, and Conjecture and Proof. Non-mathematical courses include Hungarian Language 1, Hungarian Culture and European History. Students are introduced to the Hungarian approach which emphasizes depth of knowledge rather than breadth. |
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| Courses | Students must enroll in the intensive 2-week course in basic Hungarian conversation in mid-August offered by the Babilon Language Institute for one Kalamazoo unit. The BSM fall semester begins the first week of September and Kalamazoo students enroll in the equivalent of 4 K-units. A typical course load has 2-3 mathematics courses and 1 or 2 non-mathematical courses. A course in basic Hungarian language is required. Following the fall semester, students complete a one unit Independent Study or research project. Topics are typically in math. Students with other interests must submit a detailed outline with their study abroad application. Babilion Hungarian Conversation 1 K Unit BSM Basic Hungarian 1 K Unit BSM Math and Non-Math Courses 3 K Units Independent Study/Research Project 1 K Unit --------- Total K Units 6 K Units Cultures Credit: The following courses have been pre-approved as fulfilling the "cultures" requirement: The Making of Modern Central Europe (HIST), and Hungarian Art & Culture (ENGL/SOC SCI). Please see the Study Abroad Handbook regarding instructions for petitioning for "cultures" credit for other courses. |
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| Credits | Students must enroll in the equivalent of 6 K-Units of credit for the long-term program. Students may not underload or overload. Mathematics courses will carry Mathematics credit. Non-mathematics courses will carry credit as indicated: LANG: Hungarian Language; HIST: European History; and SOCIAL SCIENCE: European Arts and Culture. In order to be counted as one K-Unit of credit, a course must have 40-45 contact hours. It is the student's responsibility to consult his/her academic advisor concerning course selection. To receive Kalamazoo credit, courses must be within the liberal arts tradition. In cases where students must combine courses to achieve the minimum number of contact hours for a unit of credit, both courses must be from the same discipline, e.g. history with history or math with math. All course work must be completed and turned in before the end of the academic program or no credit will be given. Grades from all study abroad courses will appear on the Kalamazoo transcript but are not included in the Kalamazoo grade point average. The transcript will list the title of the course, the appropriate discipline, and a translation of the local grade into the Kalamazoo "A, B, C" grading system. Students must earn the equivalent of a "C" in the local grading system to receive credit for course work completed abroad. Consult the Study Abroad Handbook and the College catalogue for additional information. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. |
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| ICRP/Field Study | The ICRP is not a component of this program. |
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| Housing | Students have the option of either renting a furnished apartment and sharing it with other American participants in the program, or a homestay with a Hungarian family. Students may remain in their apartments or homestays during holidays. Housing arrangements will change after the fall term. The University is accessible to all housing via public transportation. | |
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| Co-Curricular Opportunities | BSM staff will assist students who are interested in being involved in sports, music, volunteering, etc... |
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| Comprehensive Program Fee | |
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| Program Fee | $22,646 |
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| Comprehensive fee includes | tuition and fees, food and housing while classes are in session, round-trip international airfare from the designated point of departure and some excursions. Because this is not a Kalamazoo College program, the sponsor provides information on expenses to the CIP. The latest information provided indicates that the total cost of the program is as stated. This figure must be regarded as an estimate of total program charges. Any changes in these charges, whether due to fluctuation in the exchange rate between the US dollar and the foreign currency, or for any other reason are beyond the control of Kalamazoo College. A participant could, therefore pay more than the estimated costs indicated. In no instance will the participant in this program pay less than the fee assessed in Kalamazoo College programs. |
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| Not included | books, personal spending money, medical expenses, food or housing during vacation periods or after classes have ended, and independent travel. |
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This document contains the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the Academic Catalogue's offerings or policies are not binding. Kalamazoo College and the Center for International Programs each reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or change, without specific notice, programs, offerings, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees, and other conditions.
