The Program
More than 40 Grinnell College students have participated in this program since 1985. The Budapest Semesters in Mathematics program operates on the College International Campus of the Technical University of Budapest, located near the historic city center of Budapest, a city of two million and the nation's capital. Hungary has a long tradition of excellence in mathematics education, and the Budapest Semester provides students of mathematics a unique opportunity to study under the tutelage of eminent Hungarian scholar-teachers from Eotvos University and the Mathematical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
All courses are taught in English in small groups and comprise a wide selection in mathematics, along with non-mathematical options including European History, Film and Drama, and three levels of Hungarian language. Students take three or four math courses and two intercultural courses including intensive Hungarian.
Housing options include either a homestay or renting a furnished apartment shared with other program participants. The cost of living is very low, and students normally find the extensive cultural life of Budapest, including music and theatre as well as restaurant meals, to be easily affordable. Budapest is well situated for travel throughout Eastern and Central Europe and students are encouraged to avail themselves of the reasonable fares and opportunity to travel throughout Hungary and neighboring countries.
More information is available at the program website.
Participants from Grinnell College
Fall 1985: Jerry Matchinsky, class of 1986
Spring 1986: Beth Atkinson 1987
Fall 1986: Jeff Dodd 1987
Spring 1989: Michael Barr 1990, Gary Jones 1990, and John Maharry 1990
Fall 1989: Nathan Root 1991, Cory Sutherland 1990, and Michael Worobec 1990
Spring 1991: Amy Craft 1992 and Michael Landsberg 1992
Spring 1992: Jared Schettler 1993 and Kris Tapp 1993
Spring 1993: Stephen Ahearn 1994 and Henry Throop 1994
Spring 1994: Jennifer Wagner 1995
Spring 1995: Karen Ball 1996
Spring 1996: Dan Eslinger 1997, Brett Pearson 1997, and Chelsea Smock 1997
Spring 1997: Melissa Booker 1998, David Brott 1998, Molly Dingel 1998, and Christer Watson 1998
Spring 1998: Catherine Williams 1999
Spring 1999: Adrian Wood 2000
Fall 1999: Timaeus Andrews Bouma 1999 and Matt Mueller 2000
Spring 2000: Paul Bendich 2001
Fall 2001: Joseph Benson 2003, Tiffany Brunk 2002, Morgan Page 2002, and Leigh Phillips 2003
Fall 2002: Logan Axon 2003
Spring 2004: Kate Kearney 2005 and Zelealem Yilma 2005
Fall 2004: Andrew Rinne 2006
Spring 2005: Ben Sigrin 2006 and Garth Spencer 2006
Fall 2005: Emily Levenberg 2007
Spring 2006: Steffi Fried 2007
Fall 2006: Will Boney 2008
Spring 2007: Will Boney 2008, Anne Eaton 2008, and Ian Orr 2008
