International Exchanges
(Pitzer Students Only)

Hungary

Program Title Pitzer/ISEP Exchange with University of Debrecen
Location Debrecen, Hungary
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debrecen
Host Website University of Debrecen
http://www.unideb.hu/index.php?lC=en
Eligibility Students must be in good standing at Pitzer. Preference is given to juniors and first semester seniors but qualified sophomores are eligible if space is available. No previous language study is required.
Preparation At least one Eastern European area studies course is required before departure. Some examples of other possible general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology.
Application Pitzer College general application and the ISEP application forms.
Program Dates Fall Semester: Early September to January (early exams can be arranged)
Spring Semester: Late January to June
Required Courses Pitzer students are expected to take one course while abroad that includes content on Central European history, politics, literature or culture, and the Pitzer Sakai course Intercultural Fieldbook Writing Course.
Intensive Language Pitzer students are required to take an intensive Hungarian language course.
Independent Study See a Study Abroad Adviser.
Course Options Some courses in central European language and culture are taught in English. The Institute of English and American Studies offers all courses in English for international and Hungarian students alike. Courses are available in British cultural studies, U.S. culture and civilization, Australian and Canadian studies, English-language literatures and English linguistics (including applied linguistics and methodology). Tutorials in English in other fields may be possible.
Credit Possible Students must take 30 semester units while abroad in order to earn four course credits at Pitzer. Depending on the unit amount per class, students may need to take 4 to 6 classes. In addition, students will earn 0.5 Pitzer course credit for the Sakai course. See above under Required Courses.
Housing Options Students are housed in student residences and receive a stipend from ISEP to cover meals in the campus cafeteria. Homestays may be possible.
Advising Notes Students applying for fall participation must submit the completed application forms prior to leaving for winter break. Spring applicants will submit the application at the regular Pitzer deadline. Consult an adviser for details. The chance of placement for qualified students is excellent.