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SPRING
KECSKEMÉT AND ÓPUSZTASZER / SPRING STUDENTSKecskemét is considered Hungary’s “garden city” due to its beautiful vineyards and orchards. The center of town is dominated by art nouveau buildings, which were built by the Hungarian Odon Lechner, who wanted to create a new architectural identity based on folk art The Ópusztaszer National Historical Park, famous for its diorama depicting the Hungarian tribes’ first entering the Carpathian Basin, is a memorial to how the first Hungarians came to the area. LAKE BALATON / SPRING STUDENTSLake Balaton is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in Europe and often called the “Hungarian Sea.” The town of Tihany has great views of the lake and the ‘Tihany echo’, which makes it a great starting point for exploring the lake with sightseeing cruises, sailing, surfing and fishing. MOHÁCS (CARNIVAL) / SPRING STUDENTSThe fascinating folk tradition of the Busó Carnival in Mohács celebrates the bidding of farewell to winter and the welcoming of spring. During the festivities, the male inhabitants of the town of Mohács dress up in sheepskin coats turned inside out, and wear huge wooden masks, painted red. Carrying many bells and rattles, they march through town, making as much noise as possible to scare winter away. As part of the celebrations, students will see many folk dance shows and may be invited to join in! PÉCS / SPRING STUDENTSThe monuments in Pécs reveal a long history of Roman, Ottoman and Habsburg influence. Remnants of the 1543-1686 Turkish occupation are found in the two former mosques and Ottoman architecture. The 11th century cathedral and ruins of a 4th century Roman cemetery illustrate the rich history here. PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION / SPRING STUDENTSPrague is and has been one of the most beautiful European cities since the Middle Ages. It is known as the “City of 100 Towers,” “Heart of Europe” and “Golden Prague.” In the 18th century, six independent towns were incorporated into the city making up today’s quarters. Because the city stayed relatively untouched by the wars of the 20th century, much of its historic architecture remains, with styles ranging from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Renaissance, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and Ultra-Modern. FALL
ESZTERGOM AND VISEGRÁD / FALL STUDENTSEsztergom was once the medieval capital of Hungary. Today, the main attractions are the palace on Castle Hill and domed Basilica - the nation’s largest church. In the 14th century, Visegrád was the capital of Hungary, and its castle was made into a royal palace that was once described asa “paradise on Earth.” Although history has taken a toll on the village, the ruins can still provide interesting insight into Hungary’s past. SZENTENDRE / FALL STUDENTSThis 12th century baroque town has inspired artists for centuries. In 1690, when the Turks invaded Belgrade, more than 6,000 Serbian residents fled to Szentendre and settled there. This gave it a unique Balkan feel with its cobblestone roads and red-tiled roofs. Today, the town is famous for itsmany museums, including the open air museum showing Hungarians’ way of life in centuries past. KRAKOW, POLAND: INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION / FALL STUDENTSPoland’s former capital has always been famous for its beauty, charm and culture. Structurally, Krakow survived WWII virtually untouched with elegant squares, charming castles, an historic Jewish district and museums. Southwest of Krakow is Oswiecim (Auschwitz). From 1940 until 1945, morethan 1.5 million people lost their lives in this Nazi concentration camp. TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA: INTERNATIONAL EXCURSION / FALL STUDENTSIn Transylvania students discover one of the less frequently traveled parts of the Eastern Bloc. Marosvásárhely (Tirgu-Mures) is renowned for its beautiful Cultural Palace and impressive Teleki Library. Lake Gyilkos, the Békás canyon and the Small Cohárd mountain are all well-known for their beautiful scenery and unique hiking trails. This part of Romania is one of those rare parts of Europe where time seems to have stood still and many people live as their ancestors did centuries ago.
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