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Hungary Budapest: Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM) Tulane students of mathematics in their junior/senior years have the unique opportunity to spend one or two semesters in Budapest and study un BSM instructors are members of Eötvös University and the Mathematical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the two institutions known for having educated more than half of Hungary's highly acclaimed mathematicians. Students reside in spectacular Budapest, a city of two million situated on both sides of the river Duna (Danube). Eight graceful bridges link the charming hills of Buda on the river's west bank to cosmopolitan Pest on the east. The construction of the Royal Palace on Buda's Castle Hill was begun over 700 years ago. Buda and Pest were united in 1872 and the union grew into the friendly metropolis seen now in modern Budapest with its elegant boulevards, coffeehouses, and concert halls. The architecture of Budapest displays the influence of many other cultures---from Turkish baths reminiscent of the country's 150 years of struggle with the Ottoman Empire, to the modern Hyatt Hotel on Roosevelt square which in turn faces the 140-year-old edifice of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Budapest hosts eleven universities, two opera and ballet theaters, scores of theaters, museums, art collections, and parks plus many cinemas, discos, and sports arenas. Program Dates: Academic Year, Fall or Spring Semester Fields of Study: Mathematics, Hungarian language, history and culture. Eligibility & Application: 3.0 GPA; Junior or Senior standing; strong interest and background in mathematics; completion of Real Analysis 1 (Math 305) and Linear Algebra (Math 309). Interested students should meet with Dr. Kalka before applying. Students should submit both the Tulane application and the BSM application to the OSA by the appropriate deadlines. The BSM application can be found on the BSM web site. Academic Program: The program begins with a required non-credit, two-week intensive Hungarian language course taken at the Babilon Language School in Budapest for which Tulane reimburses students with the submission of a receipt. Once the semester starts, students take three or more mathematics courses, plus one Hungarian language course and one area studies elective with Hungarian content. During the first two weeks of the semester, students will sit in on all courses (European style) to get a broad overview of what courses are available. Students then choose courses that fit best with their academic interests for a minimum of 15 credit hours. Except for the Hungarian language courses, all courses are taught in English by Hungarian professors from Eötvös University and the Mathematical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences solely for program participants. Tulane awards three credits at the 500-level credit for coursework completed on this program. Living Arrangements: Students live in homestays or in apartments arranged by BSM. Tulane Faculty liaison For further program details: Budapest: CIEE Central European Studies at Corvinus University 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 Cold-war scars, Budapest retains a turn-of-the-century feel with its marvelous architecture and rich history. It is an easy city to live in with excellent public transportation systems; numerous theaters, opera, concert halls, museums, and cinemas; thermal and medicinal baths and swimming pools; and a wide variety of restaurants and discos. The CIEE Study Center is located at Corvinus University of Budapest, known as Karl Marx University until 1990. The CIEE program office is located in the main building of Corvinus University. The office serves not only as the administrative center of the program but also as an important meeting place for students and teachers alike. The office also houses a modest collection of books for student use, a computer with internet access, and a small student lounge area. Fields of Study: Anthropology, Art, Art History, Economics, History, Hungarian Language, Field or Independent Study, Political Science Eligibility & Application Requirements:3.0 CGPA; Completion of coursework with Central European content. Students should submit both the Tulane application and the CIEE application to the OSA by the appropriate deadlines. The CIEE application can be found on the CIEE web site. Academic Program: In this hybrid program, students enroll in a full courseload, including a Hungarian language course and four area studies courses taught in English or three area studies courses plus an internship for credit. One course should contain Hungarian or Central European content. CIEE courses meet twice a week for 75 minutes. CIEE classes cover a wide range of topics from history to economics, and from politics to art and culture. Course materials focus on Hungary, but always in the wider context of Central and Eastern Europe, and the transformation of European alliances. Tulane students may not enroll in courses at the International Study Program (ISP) without prior approval from the director of study abroad at Tulane. Coursework in finance, business, applied technology, education, phyical education and culinary arts is not permitted. Tulane awards three credits at the 500 level for each course for a total of 15 credits for the semester. Public Service, Community Engagement and Integration Excellent examples are the decade-long relationship with the NATO Partnership for Peace Language School and with the Eight District Roma Service where CIEE students provide language tutoring/conversation classes. Students participated in the following volunteer projects and internships during the 2007-08 academic year: Fall 2007: Spring 2008: Housing and Meals Meals are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the student. Students can prepare meals in the dormitory, and there are many restaurants nearby and on the University campus. For further program details
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der the tutelage of eminent Hungarian scholar-teachers.