In the peak of summer, when the Hungarian countryside is bursting with life, we urge you to venture out and savour the juicy, ripe fruits and freshly harvested vegetables that are characteristic of the area. July is also the perfect time to honour the pioneering Hungarians who have excelled in academics and sports.
What to do if you need to go to a doctor in Hungary, or have to attend a meeting at your university or workplace? Living in another country is not easy especially if you do not speak the language and you come from a different culture. Join our free online Hungarian language course and start practicing now!
On 18 June we celebrated the recent graduates of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme at a prestigious farewell event. The ceremony organized at Park Inn By Radisson Hotel Budapest was attended by more than 150 guests, including ambassadors, graduating scholarship holders and the volunteers of Alumni Network Hungary.
As work is one of the most crucial parts of our lives, it is important to have a healthy relation to it. However, in our modern, busy society it is not always easy to find a good work-life balance, and many develop deeper mental health problems related to work, such as work addiction. In May, psychologist and researcher of ELTE, Bernadette Kun gave an insight into her research in this important field as the speaker of the Alumni Hungary Webinar. Read our interview with her!
After you finish your exams, summer can finally start. With the sun up until late and warm air lingering into the evening, several festivals and outdoor activities will be held this month. We encourage you to celebrate football with the Hungarians, pick some lavender at Tihany, and enjoy the nightlife all around the country.
Hungary has raised the CEEPUS scholarship rates for the 2024/2025 academic year and re-introduced virtual (blended) mobilities for teachers.