Beautiful spot and in central Europe you can explore everything else easily. I credit studying abroad as one of the most formative things in my life, I highly recommend it.

I'd say go for it, if anything because it gives you a new life experience at a time when you're best able to enjoy it.

Expect an academic environment that doesn't care as much if you succeed or not. American universities have been chasing college rankings in a way that European universities haven't, and that includes pass rate. You'll need to show up and be present to your classes on their terms.

Yes. Take any opportunity to travel you can. Same with any new adventure. Go for it

If it's not a strain on your or your family's resources, then 100% go. Your degree will still be from your American school, and you'll get credits. The experience will make up for any issues you have with education (unlikely anyway, especially with the way Abbott and company are ruining the public universities in Texas), both for your resume and your actual development as a person. Travel broadens your horizons and exposes you to different ways of living, even if only slightly. Hell, the "slightly" is in some ways one of the most important parts, because it really reiterates that people are people and they're just trying to live.

I did a three week summer program in Brussels twenty years ago, and even that was an incredible learning experience. There's something about having to get into a routine in another culture that makes it so much more impactful than tourism.

Yes.

Any* experience outside your normal environment is beneficial.

* yes yes, bad things that can happen are bad

Go for it. Hungary is a beautiful country, even if in not a great economical condition right now. But thinking only about the cultural differences between the US and Europe, you should do it. It will open your eyes to something new.

Absolutely do it. I'm an American living in Albania, I haven't been to Budapest yet, but I have a ton of friends that go at least every couple of years. Everyone says it's amazing.

In addition, it's cheap rail and flights to the rest of Europe. Hop around every chance you get while a shitty hostel bed won't break your body. If possible, plan to spend an extra month after your semester with a rail pass and no plan.

I really can't stress enough how much I wish I would have done this. Go, use your student ID to get everything possible for cheap. See works by all of the ninja turtles, view ruins that existed and have been abandoned multiple times the age of the US. Eat weird food. See so many awe inspiring churches that you're like, "oh, it's ABC(another beautiful church)"

You should absolutely take it, and make sure you take advantage of the rail system over the weekends to check out new cities as well. And don't just go to Western Europe. Go to Prague, go to Croatia, go to Bucharest. Talk to the advisor about your concerns.

Yes.

Yes yes yes. Don't hesitste, don't second guess yourself, don't make excuses. Go.

When us old people say 'you only regret the opportunities you missed out on,' this is exactly the sort of thing we're talking about.

Do it!

unless there's a huge real risk (like ongoing war..) studying abroad is almost always a good experience

Yes.

I had a great time studying abroad, can recommend

Yes!

Budapest is nice. You won’t regret it!

The best part about exchange is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. I still have contact with friends I met when I did exchange over 10 years ago.

Just tell them you’re from Canada.

Yes

Yes, yes, absolutely yes! I had the chance to live in Estonia for several years some decades ago, and it combined with visiting nearby countries like Finland, Sweden, Belarus, and Russia fundamentally changed how I view the world. It was an amazing time for me, and I would tell this to anyone considering it.

GO!

Yep

do it

I guess it depends on what you want to do and what your options are, but from my very limited time there as a student passing through for a week or so I thought it was an amazing city. Tons of history and food and hot springs. Cheaper (at that time) compared to big western European cities. Listen to people who know the university system better and have lived in the area for sure, but I would go back in a heartbeat.

Budapest is one of my favorite cities in Europe. Really cool culture and food scene. A great place to spend a semester… and easy train access to other top cities

Yes, go fuck some Hungarians!

I think so. What are you studying?

Yes, you must. How will you know the world at all of you don't see it?

I hope you like paprika.