Insurance

This more of a question for Catherine. What level of insurance do we need? For instance, my insurance said I would be covered for an emergency room visit. Is that enough? I read the addendum we were sent but it sounded like the level of coverage was up to us. I personally would be willing to take my chances but I wanted to make sure and see whether LE had more specific requirements.

planning before hand?

Hi everyone, my name is Alison and I'm a sophomore at Georgetown-- and so excited to meet all of you in nearly a month!

I was just wondering if anyone was doing any lesson plan preparations beforehand, or if there was really any planning necessary before the orientation in Budapest. I was planning on buying random supplies-- papers, markers, pens, balloons?, and whatever strikes my fancy as I walk down the school supply aisle at the store-- but I was just curious if there was anything more that should be done on that front before we jet off.

Thanks!

coffee

I was wondering what the coffee situation is like. Do most families drink coffee in the morning, or if they don't, are coffee shops prevalent? I know it is an odd question, but I am a bit of an addict. Thanks!

eastern european outlets???

what do we need? transformer? converter? what's the difference again haha?

Hi Everyone!

Hey! I just figured out how to blog as well. I'm a senior at BU and looking forward to the summer very much.

I know a lot of you have been writing about traveling after the program ends, and I am definitely doing that. I just booked my tickets, and my return flight leaves on August 26th from Paris, so anyone who wants to Euro-trip towards France with me, let me know! Also, I may do 'wwoofing', which is where you live on a random organic farm and help them in return for free housing and food. They have it all over the world, and I've heard that its an amazing experience. Google it if you're interested :)

Can't wait to meet you guys!

i figured out how to add a new post :)

Question: Me and Gabrielle were talking yesterday, and Martos hostel came up. Do we have to book our own reservations there or how does it work?

Also, Budapest has amazing thermal spas, so during our free time, I really wanna check at least one of them out, anyone wanna get in on that??...It supposedly cures all illnesses...sweet :)

Oh and also, what's the alternative to a rolling suitcase. I mean backpack yeah, but is everything gonna fit in a backpack?

Haha sorry this is long, but also anyone who has facebook befriend me please, we already found a few of us who I think befriended each other, everyone else I can't find...

Transportation from Budapest

Hey everyone,

This is more of a question for Catherine, but maybe everyone will benefit from it: after we meet for orientation in Budapest, how are we getting to our individual villages scattered around Hungary? Are we expected to make travel arrangements of our own, or do our host families come and pick us up?

Thanks!
-Sam