Life in Hungary
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Hi!58. Catarina on August 2, 2010, 9:02 am
I'm living in Budapest for 2 years now. I have to say that I met really great people trough this site :)
Cat
Hi everyone,57. Kata on July 3, 2010, 6:55 pm
I am just moving back to Hungary from India. I won`t be an expat in Hungary, but I am seeking English speaking friends for my daughters (8 and 5 years old). They studied in India in an American school, and would like to maintain their English.
I think they can play together at the weekends...
Hi Like all new visitors to Budapest I am short of people to hang out with, I am currently working between the UK and Budapest, having spent the last two years working in Dubai.56. Smouty on July 2, 2010, 12:10 pm
I am a fun loving guy who loves life and company, if there is anything going on between Sunday 4th July and Saturday 11th please let me know. Jon
Hi Everyone ,55. Djay on June 14, 2010, 10:54 pm
I am visiting Budapest on the 7th, july till 10th. I am from uk, like travelling. \i would love to meet some ppl who speak english and can give me some of their prcious by showing me around. Chat at coffee or dinner will be great as well. Looking forward to make some new friends.
Best regards,
DJ
Hello Irene,54. Ramona on June 8, 2010, 9:13 am
This Thursday, 10 June, you can meet me at Morissons pub near Opera, from 8 pm there will be a table reserved on Kinga name for aprox 20 people. Ask in the group for Ramona.
Good to arrive before 9 ..to get drinks at akcio:)
cheers
Ramona
The meeting place sometimes changing so please be informed by joining to the polyglotclub's official group on facebook by searching it; polyglotclub hungary. And you can find the program details as well on the offical website: www.polyglotclub.com53. solyoma on June 7, 2010, 10:02 am
Now they are at the Tűzraktér it's a pub in the hegedű utca, 7th district. They meet at 7 on each wednesday.
Hi all, I just arrived here in Budapest and I will be around for a month or so. I'm looking for fun and easy-going people to go places with as it's not so much fun on your own! If anyone is interested in hanging out for a while then please get in touch. I'm also interested in learning a bit of Hungarian as I can only say a few phrases so far (badly) so English and Hungarian speakers are all welcome!52. Irene on June 4, 2010, 12:55 pm
Take care, Irene
Take care, Irene
So --- where's the form to complete?51. Gary Lukatch on May 18, 2010, 10:00 am
Dear Rami,50. tunde on May 13, 2010, 4:00 pm
I randomly chose some persons from the expats' forum who probably could help me: I put my questionnaire on the expats forum page.
However, here it is a reminder.
Dear Expats,
I am an assistant professor at Corvinus University of Budapest. This June there will be an Erasmus Staff meeting with representatives from various European universities in Budapest on 9 June 2010. I was invited to hold a presentation there. As everybody chose a theoretical topic concerning cross-cultural issues, I decided to talk about something more practical,
The title of my presentation will be “How to be an alien in Hungary”.
In my presentation I am going to analyse the difficulties faced by foreign students and expats who are living, working, and studying in our country. I also intend to investigate how living, studying and working here changes their life-styles and improves their intercultural awareness.
My survey thus serves a double purpose.
On the one hand I am curious about how foreigners see our country; on the other hand I believe that it might help us improve the image of the country.
The survey seeks to learn about the various outcomes of intercultural experiences. I am curious about how the level of intercultural competence that is developed in the host country affects visitors’ lifestyle choices, and whether this has an impact, in turn, on communities and other individuals after they have returned home.
Please complete and return this form if you have the time. I would be very grateful if you could write a few words about your personal experience.
Thanks for your helpfulness in advance.
Dr. Tünde Dókus (PhD in International Relations)
e-mail: tunde.dokus@uni-corvinus.hu
Thanks in advance:
Tünde Dókus
Dear Rami,49. tunde on May 13, 2010, 3:59 pm
I randomly chose some persons from the expats' forum who probably could help me: I put my questionnaire on the expats forum page.
However, here it is a reminder.
Dear Expats,
I am an assistant professor at Corvinus University of Budapest. This June there will be an Erasmus Staff meeting with representatives from various European universities in Budapest on 9 June 2010. I was invited to hold a presentation there. As everybody chose a theoretical topic concerning cross-cultural issues, I decided to talk about something more practical,
The title of my presentation will be “How to be an alien in Hungary”.
In my presentation I am going to analyse the difficulties faced by foreign students and expats who are living, working, and studying in our country. I also intend to investigate how living, studying and working here changes their life-styles and improves their intercultural awareness.
My survey thus serves a double purpose.
On the one hand I am curious about how foreigners see our country; on the other hand I believe that it might help us improve the image of the country.
The survey seeks to learn about the various outcomes of intercultural experiences. I am curious about how the level of intercultural competence that is developed in the host country affects visitors’ lifestyle choices, and whether this has an impact, in turn, on communities and other individuals after they have returned home.
Please complete and return this form if you have the time. I would be very grateful if you could write a few words about your personal experience.
Thanks for your helpfulness in advance.
Dr. Tünde Dókus (PhD in International Relations)
e-mail: tunde.dokus@uni-corvinus.hu
Thanks in advance:
Tünde Dókus
Dear Chidi,48. tunde on May 13, 2010, 3:58 pm
I randomly chose some persons from the expats' forum who probably could help me: I put my questionnaire on the expats forum page.
However, here it is a reminder.
Dear Expats,
I am an assistant professor at Corvinus University of Budapest. This June there will be an Erasmus Staff meeting with representatives from various European universities in Budapest on 9 June 2010. I was invited to hold a presentation there. As everybody chose a theoretical topic concerning cross-cultural issues, I decided to talk about something more practical,
The title of my presentation will be “How to be an alien in Hungary”.
In my presentation I am going to analyse the difficulties faced by foreign students and expats who are living, working, and studying in our country. I also intend to investigate how living, studying and working here changes their life-styles and improves their intercultural awareness.
My survey thus serves a double purpose.
On the one hand I am curious about how foreigners see our country; on the other hand I believe that it might help us improve the image of the country.
The survey seeks to learn about the various outcomes of intercultural experiences. I am curious about how the level of intercultural competence that is developed in the host country affects visitors’ lifestyle choices, and whether this has an impact, in turn, on communities and other individuals after they have returned home.
Please complete and return this form if you have the time. I would be very grateful if you could write a few words about your personal experience.
Thanks for your helpfulness in advance.
Dr. Tünde Dókus (PhD in International Relations)
e-mail: tunde.dokus@uni-corvinus.hu
Thanks in advance:
Tünde Dókus
Dear Expats,47. tunde on May 11, 2010, 11:25 am
I am an assistant professor at Corvinus University of Budapest. This June there will be an Erasmus Staff meeting with representatives from various European universities in Budapest on 9 June 2010. I was invited to hold a presentation there. As everybody chose a theoretical topic concerning cross-cultural issues, I decided to talk about something more practical,
The title of my presentation will be “How to be an alien in Hungary”.
In my presentation I am going to analyse the difficulties faced by foreign students and expats who are living, working, and studying in our country. I also intend to investigate how living, studying and working here changes their life-styles and improves their intercultural awareness.
My survey thus serves a double purpose.
On the one hand I am curious about how foreigners see our country; on the other hand I believe that it might help us improve the image of the country.
The survey seeks to learn about the various outcomes of intercultural experiences. I am curious about how the level of intercultural competence that is developed in the host country affects visitors’ lifestyle choices, and whether this has an impact, in turn, on communities and other individuals after they have returned home.
Please complete and return this form if you have the time.
Thanks for your helpfulness in advance.
Dr. Tünde Dókus (PhD in International Relations)
e-mail: tunde.dokus@uni-corvinus.hu
Personal data:
Nationality
Native language
Gender : Male Female
My current company or organization (check any that apply)
Business Government International Organisation Other
How long have you lived in Hungary?
If you have lived here for a longer time, how do you think the country has changed? (e.g. for better or for worse?)
Prior to your intercultural experience in Hungary, did you have any other significant intercultural experiences?
If yes, what type of intercultural relationships did you have?
(Friends Work colleagues Spouse Other) (Specify)
Were those relationships developed through contact at home or abroad?
If you have had intercultural experiences before, did you develop any intercultural skills you could use when working in another country? (Especially in Hungary)
What was your level of interest in and motivation towards the host culture?
Do you think there is a typical “type” of Hungarian?
Have you made friends with local people?
Is language an obstacle in making friends with local people?
What was the most difficult thing for you to get used to?
What do you like most and least in the country?
What does Eastern Europe mean to you?
Do you think there is still a big difference between East and West? (Attitudes, services, standard of living etc.)
If you work for a business of any kind, what are the main differences between the managerial styles found in your country and those in Hungary?
How could you make this country a better place to live in? (Give your recommendations)
Hello everyone! I just moved here a couple of weeks ago, and I would like to meet more people, preferably people who can speak English. I've read some of these posts and I thought it would be nice to have a group of us meet at a cafe soon so we could meet each other and share our experiences in Budapest. If you are interested, please let me know so that we can arrange a time and a place. Warm wishes to you all, and I hope to hear from some of you soon.46. Megan on May 10, 2010, 9:34 am
Hello Everybody,45. Erika66 on May 3, 2010, 11:31 am
I have just joined the Club. I was born in Hungary, but lived nearly half my life in UK. Now back in Budapest, I find I miss friends, to whom I can speak in english, go out with (coffee, lunch, dinner, cinema), meet regularly etc. So, if you feel you need a friend too, or a small group of friends dont mind me joining in, please drop me a line. I can send my phone number too.
Hopefully speak to you all soon
Erika
Hello, (mmboyeblessing@yahoo.com)44. blessing on February 21, 2010, 1:48 am
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and decide to communicate with you. It is my
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box (mmboyeblessing@yahoo.com) so we can know ourself's better. Respect is the key for understanding and tolerance among human beings. I hope to read from you if your are also interested. Then
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Miss Blessing.
Very nice to read these posts. I am in Hungary quite a lot and would kile to meet "stranded people" lol when I'm next there(that'll be in a month for a week). My e-mail is yadnala@hotmail.com and I visit Szoboszlo which is a splendid spa town.Thanks,alan.43. alan on February 2, 2010, 8:22 pm
Learn hungarian and exchange it to your mother toung language. And join us to the polyglot language exchange club. The most important thing is to make friendship with hungarians.42. solyoma on February 2, 2010, 8:44 am
Bring your friends or inform others who can be interested. However the participation is for free, we kindly ask you to consume a drink at the bar.
Next meeting will be on wednesday from 19 pm. at Bugocsigatanya
address: Budpaest VII.kerület Rózsa utca.27
The following meeting will be on 11th of february.
Address: Budapest IX. kerület Liliom utca. 46 at Oliva Restaurant
We meet at 19 pm.
See you there
Andras
I’m not an ex-pat but a 40-something Brit facing the somewhat intimidating prospect of Christmas in Budapest (18th-28th). Would love to escape the in-laws (love ‘em dearly but the days really are sufficient), the TV, the Hungarian language and the dreaded bejgli for a drink with perhaps one or more similarly stranded soul(s) for an evening or two. Any takers?41. Martin on December 10, 2009, 12:10 am
Hello like minded people40. Gaz on December 5, 2009, 10:26 pm
This site looks pretty cool. Everyone seems super outgoing and eager for a bit of company.
I moved here a few weeks ago, and must say i love it. Im currently looking for work and have lots of free time.
Like the majority of other posts on here, im also up for meeting people. So give us a shout if you fancy a beer/ coffee whatever
Take care all, good luck in whatever it is you are aiming for.
Gaz
Hello all,39. Matt on November 17, 2009, 10:29 am
I just arrived here about a week ago from the US (I'll be here for a few months). I've found Budapest to be quite a bit more intimidiating then i wss anticipatig, and it would be awesome to meet a few people to be able to show me around/ go out for drinks/ get me somewhat acquaited with the city. hope to hear from someone!
