BSM Budapest Semester in Mathematics

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Locations: Budapest, Hungary
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	3.7	Language of Instruction:	English
Permitted Housing Options:	BSM Approved Apartments ONLY	Learning Type:	Classroom
Classmates:	U.S. College Students	Academic Interest 1:	Mathematics
Academic Interest 2:	Mathematics	Click here for a definition of this term Program Sponsor:	St. Olaf
Course Offerings:	Few	Program Type:	Study Abroad
Pre-requisites:	One semester of Real Analysis (a first course in the Theory of Analysis) or Abstract Algebra	Program Base:	Hungary (Budapest)
Click here for a definition of this term Deposit greater than $500:	Yes

Program Description:

Program Overview | Location | Courses | Housing

St. Olaf: Budapest Semester in Mathematics Education

Program Overview

Courses are taught by eminent Hungarian professors. Faculty closely monitor student progress, and considerable time is devoted to problem-solving and student creativity. BSM offers another program track that focuses on the learning and teaching of secondary mathematics. Budapest Semester in Mathematics Education (BSME) is designed for students who are not only passionate about mathematics, but also the teaching of mathematics. Considerable time is devoted to problem-solving and encouraging creativity.

Location

Bethlen Gábor tér 2, Budapest, VII. (district 7), Hungary

Courses

Course Availability
Courses are available in the following subjects:

Subject 1
Subject 2
Subject 3

Housing

Upon acceptance to BSME, you will be asked to complete the Housing/Roommate form online. While in Budapest, you will be renting apartments from private Hungarian landlords or staying with Hungarian host families. See the Program Costs page for the cost of rent and utilities.

All BSME residences are within easy reach of the BSME Campus using the convenient and inexpensive public transportation. Program staff in Budapest will coordinate housing assignments, and they will help students with any housing situations. Specific questions on housing should be directed to the BSME Budapest Office.

You will be informed of your housing assignment prior to your arrival in Budapest. Please do not look for housing on your own.

Notes:

Apartments and homestays come completely furnished with basic and necessary items such as furniture, sheets, towels, kitchenware, etc.
If you choose to live with a Hungarian host family, keep in mind that most families in Budapest live in small apartments with just one bathroom.
Apartments have washers, but dryers are not typical in Hungary. (You can easily hang dry your clothes.)?

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