If you are genuinely interested in interacting/integrating with another culture/society as an American, Budapest is a great place for you. I felt that I was treated well by locals and they took an equal interest in me as I did in them, which many of my friends who studied in Spain/France/Italy could not say (though I'm sure those places lend themselves to great experiences as well). With that, I did have some friends of indian descent who felt like they experienced some racist treatment, so consider that (I am British white, genetically). Staying for longer than your 3 months could be a challenge though, so do what you can ahead of time if that's your plan.

I genuinely could not say enough positive things about this place. It is so fun, amazing housing and great education. The public transportation here is the best. CEA CAPA helped me with getting my resident ID, my card for transportation, and whenever I had questions. I lived in the dorms and loved it, having a roommate makes things so much more fun in my opinion. So many good food places too! And so beautiful, I also felt very safe here, even if I was walking alone at night. I hope to go back again sometime. :)

Going abroad with CEA CAPA in Budapest was possibly the best choice I could have made. Every single staff member involved with the entire process, from application to city manager, went above and beyond and made sure everyone's specific needs were met. The city itself blew me away. The student resources provided to us, like housing, transportation, and city experiences, were all truly exceptional. The city was safe and clean with so much to do. The shadowing experience we received was meaningful and well thought out, in a top hospital in the country. I could not have asked for a better abroad experience!

I studied abroad during Spring 2024, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. Hungarian is challenging, but they made it really easy to understand their culture. They were patient and open to any requests. They were friendly yet professional, and I felt safe the entire time!
On the other hand, if you are Latino, keep in mind that Hungarians tend to be a bit cold. I'm not saying they are mean, but try to find other Latinos because there is a big difference in how we treat each other and how Hungarians interact.

Budapest is so fun for college kids! The social scene is one of the best I've seen and it is very affordable. The international program sends out a social schedule every week with fun events for every kind of person Monday-Friday. Additionally, they host weekend trips to nearby cities for very little cost. The metro is very easy to use, and the student pass is less than $3 a month. Public transportation overall is very reliable and safe. The university campus of Corvinus is beautiful and classes are fun and collaborative style, but not too rigorous, so there is still time to travel if you want.

Studying abroad in Budapest was absolutely nothing like as I imagined it to be. It was SO much better!!!
The city of Budapest is absolutely breathtaking. From the beautiful architecture to the rich history to the exciting social scene, Budapest is truly an underdog of Europe. Not to mention, that Budapest was the cleanest capital city I've been to in all of Europe, and not the cleanest, but actually CLEAN.
The location of the provided housing was so convenient. There is 2 grocery stores right next to the building, street food surrounding the property, and the metro is right across the street. The subway takes you straight to the main entrance of Corvinus University building, and it only takes 10 minutes to get there.
I loved my time in Budapest, and I have CEA CAPA Abroad to thank!!!

My study abroad experience in Budapest could not have been better. I've been living in the U.S. since I was little but technically I am Hungarian so I wanted to learn more about my culture and heritage by coming here. I ended up leaving with a lot more than that; the city is beautiful, the old architecture combined with modern areas are breathtaking, the people are really nice and conversational, everyone speaks English so there is basically no language barrier, but obviously you will run into people who only speak Hungarian but that makes the experience more exciting. Budapest is also one of the cheaper European cities which will be really nice for your wallet after traveling around so much. Budapest also has so many varieties of restaurants, anything from traditional Hungarian food to Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Peruvian, and etc. There's countless amounts of parks, all offering something different. The city also has such a young feeling to it while preserving it's history; there are so many ways you can enjoy a quick little drink with your friends at outside pubs or markets during the day, the nightlife is also great in terms of safety and endless opportunities. You could never get bored in this city and if you do decide to try it out, I recommend going to Margaret's Island, Karavan, and one of my favorite hikes Normafa! I also made a whole account dedicated to my Budapest travels on instagram called @backinbudapest if you want to go see what I did during the semester in more detail!