On the 7th of September I left for Hungary for a study abroad. It took me an entire day to arrive in Budapest which is the capital of Hungary. I was so excited to reach my destination that I was unable to sleep on the plane. I arrived at the airport hardly able to speak Hungarian and somehow was able to make it to my school safely and rather easily.
Here are some random facts of Hungary:
1. Hungary has a population of around 10 million and is deminishing in size each year.
2. Hungary is part of East Central Europe. It has a little bit of the eastern influence but considers itself more a western nation.
3. Hungary once was one of the strongest nations in all the world. It once contained all of Austria, Romainia, the Slavic lands, Poland and the former Czechoslovakia.
4. Hungarians are not related to the Huns but come from the Magyars. Hungarians don't call themselves Hungarians but the Magyars.
5. Hungary is about the size of the state Indiana
Currently I am studying at the University of Debrecen. Debrecen next to Budapest is the second largest city. It is nicknamed the city of the sun. It is a beautiful city of about 2 hundred thousand. My school schedule is going to be great check this out.
Monday- 10-12, A cultural history of Hungary. My teacher actually offered us Hungarian peach brandy during class to help us understand Hungarian culture. After that from 12-14 I have tennis.
Tuesday- 10-12 US Hungarian Relations, 12-14 Ping Pong, 14-16 History of East Central Europe
Wednesday- 10-12 Soccer, 12-14 Hungarian Language, 14-16 Economics of Europe.
Thursday and Friday no class. I will be able to travel all weekend! I probably will take one more econ class and maybe one more soccer class and volleyball. I couldn't imagine a better schedule.
Life here is about 20 years behind the U.S. Now I know what it must of been like living in the 80s. The people are simple and nice. The food is very good. Hungary is world famous for some of the best cusine in the world. They cook some of the best soup I have ever eaten.
On those long weekends I intend on traveling around the eastern part of Europe. Hungary is a good place for me to set as my hub for those travels. I intend on visiting many places while here and after my schooling. I will keep an update on those adventures.
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Love the hair! you da man. Remember to always save the peach brandy until after tennis.
-mike ras.
Pauly! I had the exact same thoughts about Ukraine being 20 years behind the U.S. It's a crazy feeling. Tell me if you are planning on going to Ukraine... You're so close to it! I am a jealous man!
PAUL! It looks like you are having so much fun! Your pics are great... make you sure you give us all the details throughout your adventure in Hungary! You really should go to Ukraine while you are so close- you would love it! Have fun and be safe!
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