It is not a secret, that one of the major reasons to come to study in Hungary is its central location and the many opportunities for travelling abroad. Indeed, seven bordering countries with a considerably short distance between them and cheap busses and airlines makes the international tourism very attractive for people. However, in this review I would like to share my personal experience on, why it is worth it to spend your holidays in Hungary and what unforgettable memories it can bring you.

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Choosing my Erasmus destination was a bit stressful: even with all the information on them out there, you still don’t quite know what kind of place exactly you are going to end up coming to. Krakow, however, proved all my fears wrong and unreasonable – a beautiful city, a historical university and a very welcoming support net immediately made me feel comfortable and at home.

It has been three weeks since UP students, along with the rest of the world, switched to an online studying regime and it’s about time to share our experiences. What do we think about online classes? Can they replace real classroom training? How do we manage to stay sane at home? We interviewed students from different faculties to answer these and a few other questions in this blog post.

After overcoming the language barrier, next up you’ll probably experience something we like to call a ‘cultural shock’. Whether it is really a shock or not, there will probably be many small things in your pécsi daily life that might be a whole lot different from the way you are used to.

The journey to the University of Pécs starts in many places, one thing you will have to go through is the admission interview.

The admission interview is designed to test your language, communication skills and sometimes your academic background. It is an important way to boost your chances of getting accepted to the university as well as the perfect moment to show off your skills and convince the interviewing committee that you will be a valuable addition to a program.

Moving to a new country, homesickness, adapting to a new international environment can be a serious stress for a student. It is not easy to make new friends, especially considering language and cultural barriers. But what if I tell you that there is a place where you will always be sincerely welcomed, where someone waits for you and understands you without a single word said. It is hard to believe, but such a place exists and it is called Misina Animal Shelter.

Have you ever heard about the Global Village in Dubai? Were you lucky enough to visit it? If you answered no to the questions above, then fear not! Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Pecs has got you covered! ESN Pecs organizes its very own Global Village a.k.a. the Country Presentations. ESN has been organizing several cultural events for its incoming Erasmus students to intermingle with people from different cultures.

HOW TO MAKE THIS WINTER SPECIAL IN PÉCS? 

You know it’s that time of the year when the sun is not as scalding, and the air is frosty, giving a slight blush to each and every passer-by. This is the time when the magical town of Pécs starts getting prepared for a long-awaited Christmas celebration.

This week is a very great week! I hope you know this, actually, I hope you are experiencing this  I know you may be wondering, what is really special this week? Well, here is the answer: the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship program has just published the call for the application for the 2020-2021 academic year!

Tips and tricks for for newcomers

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on being accepted to the University of Pécs (UP) and welcome to Hungary, the land of scientists and great Nobel Prize winners (13 Nobel prizes were won by Hungarians how cool is that!)

Here you will find some tips, tricks and advices on how to prepare your great adventure to Hungary and how to be ready for the first few months: