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CS Study Abroad in Budapest – info session 10/29, 3:30

Come learn about CS Study Abroad in Budapest! David Szeszler, Professor of Combinatorial Optimization, will share info on AIT-Budapest. AIT is an English-language study abroad program for students majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering and related fields.

Thursday, October 29th at 3:30 PM at CSE 305.
Snacks and small treats from Hungary will be served!
RSVP or request more info here

AIT has a first-rate faculty, an innovative curriculum including courses such as “Computer Vision Applications for Digital Cinema” taught by faculty affiliates from Colorfront Studios (recent recipients of an Academy Award for technical contributions), and Design Workshop designed by Erno Rubik (inventor of the Rubik’s Cube and recent recipient of the U.S. Outstanding Contributions to Science Education Award), and a guest lecture series that brings prominent speakers to campus.

All classes are conducted in English at AIT’s state-of-the-art campus on the lovely banks of the Danube River. Students live in vibrant neighborhoods of Budapest and have ample opportunities to interact with Hungarian students and explore Hungary and the region.

AIT is small and friendly, with typical class sizes of 5-15 students. Recent US AIT students have come from Harvard University, Dartmouth College, Harvey Mudd College, Princeton University, Smith, Swarthmore and Williams Colleges, among several others. The program also includes a number of Hungarian students. AIT Alumni site: http://www.ait-budapest.com/ait-alumni

The AIT website and APPLICATION materials are available on-line at: http://www.ait-budapest.com

Applications for the Spring 2016 term are due by November 1, 2015.

Contacts: Prof. Ran Libeskind-Hadas (hadas@cs.hmc.edu) and Prof. Michael Orrison (orrison@math.hmc.edu) at Harvey Mudd College are serving as the North American Co-Directors for AIT, and are eager to answer any questions that you might have.

Dorka Székely
Director of Student Services
AIT-Budapest Aquincum Institute of Technology
dszekely@ait-budapest.com
www.ait-Budapest.com
http://www.facebook.com/aitbudapest

October 20, 2015

Apply now to study CS in Budapest next year

Study CS in Budapest for a semester at AIT Budapest! Apply by April 1.

AIT is a study-abroad program for US computer science students. All classes are in English and many can count for CSE electives. If you have flexibility to take senior electives abroad next year, AIT is a great opportunity to work with students from other top US schools and explore a wonderful city.

AIT offers courses in a variety of CS topics, such as Entrepreneurship, Data Mining, Computer Vision, Mobile Development, Quantum Probability and Logic, and others. AIT also offers summer internships at Hungarian software companies including LogMeIn and Prezi.

All classes are in English on AIT’s campus on the banks of the Danube River. Students live in vibrant neighborhoods of Budapest and have ample opportunities to interact with Hungarian students and explore Hungary and the region. AIT is small and friendly, with typical class sizes of 10-20 students. Students visit from schools across the US, including Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Harvey Mudd, Princeton, UW, and Yale. The program also includes Hungarian students from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Applications for Fall 2015 are due April 1. Details and application materials are available at www.ait–budapest.comYou can contact Raven (ravena@cs.uw.edu) for basic AIT info. For more details, Professors Ran Libeskind-Hadas (ran@cs.hmc.edu) and Michael Orrison (orrison@math.hmc.edu) at Harvey Mudd College are the North American Co-Directors for AIT and are happy to answer any questions that you might have and/or put you in touch with current and former AIT students so that you can get their impressions directly.

March 9, 2015

Reminder: Apply now for CSE exchange programs to Europe!

REMINDER: The application for CSE Direct Exchanges in 2015-16 is now open (and due in one week)! Apply here.

The application closes Monday, Feb 2, at 9am. Decisions will be sent by Feb 11.

CSE offers exchanges to four top European universities, allowing CSE majors to earn credits toward CSE requirements. Students take senior-level CS courses taught in English. Read the summary of key info below, and find lots of info on exchanges online. Talk with an advisor about any questions.

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January 26, 2015

Apply now for CSE exchanges in 2015-16!

The application for CSE Direct Exchanges in 2015-16 is now open! Apply here.

The application closes Monday, Feb 2, at 9am. Decisions will be sent by Feb 11.

CSE offers exchanges to four top European universities, allowing CSE majors to earn credits toward CSE requirements. Students take senior-level CS courses taught in English. Read the summary of key info below, and find lots of info on exchanges online. Talk with an advisor about any questions.

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January 15, 2015

CSE exchange programs: application opening soon!

Hello, CSE majors! The application for CSE departmental exchange programs will open this week! If you’re interested in studying in Europe, you can prepare for the application by reading our info online.

Some basics:

We have a new exchange to EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, along with three well-established exchanges to ETH Zurich, KTH in Stockholm, and Saarland in Saarbrueken, Germany.
Courses are taught in English
Exchanges last one semester (usually two quarters) or one full year.
You can get CSE credit for exchange courses.
You pay regular UW tuition while abroad (extra expenses include travel, insurance).
Students usually go abroad when they’re ready to take senior-level courses.
Students are selected based on academic preparation, and a short statement that conveys your interest and personal preparation.

The application will open this week, and is due February 2.

Decisions will be made by February 11.

Selected students must commit to their exchange by February 25.

If you have questions, please contact me or another advisor as soon as possible! Exchanges are wonderful, but require lots of planning — it’s best to start early.

January 13, 2015

Info session on CSE Exchanges tomorrow at 3:30!

You have 24 hours to prep your questions about CSE study abroad!

Our info session on CSE exchanges is tomorrow (Tues) at 3:30 in CSE 691. Details below!

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If you’re curious about studying abroad, come to our info session on CSE’s three Direct Exchange programs. We send students to three top universities in Europe: ETH in Zurich, Switzerland, KTH in Stockholm, Sweden, and Saarland in Saarbrücken, Germany. We have lots of info on CSE exchanges online, plus more specific info on each school.

CSE Direct Exchange info session
Tuesday Nov 25, 3:30-4:30pm
CSE 691
Speakers include CSE faculty coordinators, past exchange participants, and current visiting students from abroad
Who should attend: Anyone considering a CSE direct exchange in 2015-16 or later

The info session will cover basic details of CSE exchanges, with lots of time for questions. Find out about courses, necessary preparation, expenses, lifestyle, and everything else involved in studying abroad. Students who would like to study abroad next year will apply for an exchange early in Winter quarter — find a full timeline on our page of exchange info. Attending the session on 11/25, and reading through our info online, is the best way to decide if an exchange interests you.

If you’re interested in Germany, you’ll also hear briefly about research and study abroad funding for students visiting Germany, from UW’s Global Opportunities Advisor.

If you’re interested in Switzerland or French-speaking countries, I’ll share a little info on a possible new exchange to EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland. This exchange is not yet finalized, but we may be able to send students as early as next year. We are, of course, continuing our popular exchange to ETH Zurich.

November 24, 2014

Reminder: CSE study abroad info session next Tuesday, 3:30!

Reminder: Our info session on CSE exchanges is next Tuesday at 3:30! This is the best place to get lots of info on CSE’s three exchanges.

Two exciting updates:

If you’re interested in Germany, you’ll also hear briefly about research and study abroad funding for students visiting Germany, from UW’s Global Opportunities Advisor.

If you’re interested in Switzerland or French-speaking countries, I’ll share a little info on a possible new exchange to EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland. This exchange is not yet finalized, but we may be able to send students as early as next year. We are, of course, continuing our popular exchange to ETH Zurich.

– – – – – –

Hello, CSE majors! If you’re curious about studying abroad, come to our info session on CSE’s three Direct Exchange programs. We send students to three top universities in Europe: ETH in Zurich, Switzerland, KTH in Stockholm, Sweden, and Saarland in Saarbrücken, Germany. We have lots of info on CSE exchanges online, plus more specific info on each school.

CSE Direct Exchange info session
Tuesday Nov 25, 3:30-4:30pm
CSE 691
Speakers include CSE faculty coordinators, past exchange participants, and current visiting students from abroad
Who should attend: Anyone considering a CSE direct exchange in 2015-16 or later

The info session will cover basic details of CSE exchanges, with lots of time for questions. Find out about courses, necessary preparation, expenses, lifestyle, and everything else involved in studying abroad. Students who would like to study abroad next year will apply for an exchange early in Winter quarter — find a full timeline on our page of exchange info. Attending the session on 11/25, and reading through our info online, is the best way to decide if an exchange interests you.

November 19, 2014

CSE Direct Exchange info session: Tues 11/25, 3:30pm!

Hello, CSE majors! If you’re curious about studying abroad, come to our info session on CSE’s three Direct Exchange programs. We send students to three top universities in Europe: ETH in Zurich, Switzerland, KTH in Stockholm, Sweden, and Saarland in Saarbrücken, Germany. We have lots of info on CSE exchanges online, plus more specific info on each school.

CSE Direct Exchange info session
Tuesday Nov 25, 3:30-4:30pm
CSE 691
Speakers include CSE faculty coordinators, past exchange participants, and current visiting students from abroad
Who should attend: Anyone considering a CSE direct exchange in 2015-16 or later

The info session will cover basic details of CSE exchanges, with lots of time for questions. Find out about courses, necessary preparation, expenses, lifestyle, and everything else involved in studying abroad. Students who would like to study abroad next year will apply for an exchange early in Winter quarter — find a full timeline on our page of exchange info. Attending the session on 11/25, and reading through our info online, is the best way to decide if an exchange interests you.

November 14, 2014

Budapest study abroad info session tomorrow at noon!

REMINDER! Come learn about studying CS in Budapest tomorrow at noon! AIT is a small CS school just for study-abroad students. All classes are in English, and can count for some CSE senior electives. And Budapest is a wonderful city. 🙂

Hey, CSE majors! If you’re interested in studying abroad, check out this info session for AIT Budapest!

AIT Budapest study abroad info session

Thursday 10/30, 12-1pm

in CSE 691

Pizza and Hungarian treats will be provided.

AIT Budapest is a study abroad school for students in computing, design, and entrepreneurship. AIT offers courses like Computer Vision for Digital Postproduction, Mobile Software Development, Quantum Probability and Quantum Logic, and many others. You can hear about this in detail from one of AIT’s Professors at the info session next Thursday.AIT also offers summer internships at major Hungarian software companies including LogMeIn and Prezi.

If you want to study abroad during summer, AIT offers a 5-week summer session from mid-June to the end of July. You can combine this with the spring term to take additional courses, or just participate in the AIT summer program.

Students contemplating their own tech startup, or with interests in areas such as computational biology, design, or graphics are likely to find the program compelling and rewarding. AIT courses may count toward CSE senior electives.

All classes are in English on AIT’s campus on the banks of the Danube River. Students live in vibrant neighborhoods of Budapest and have ample opportunities to interact with Hungarian students and explore Hungary and the region. AIT is small and friendly, with typical class sizes of 5-15 students. Students visit from schools across the US, including Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Harvey Mudd, Princeton, RPI, U. of Puget Sound, UW, and Yale. The program also includes Hungarian students from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.Applications for Spring 2015 are due November 1, applications for Summer are due March 1, and applications for Fall 2015 are due April 1.

The AIT website and application materials are available at: www.ait–budapest.com

You can contact Raven (ravena@cs.uw.edu) for basic AIT info. For more details, Professors Ran Libeskind-Hadas (ran@cs.hmc.edu) and Michael Orrison (orrison@math.hmc.edu) at Harvey Mudd College are the North American Co-Directors for AIT and are happy to answer any questions that you might have and/or put you in touch with current and former AIT students so that you can get their impressions directly.

October 29, 2014

AIT Budapest study abroad info session next Th, 10/30, at noon!

Hey, CSE majors! If you’re interested in studying abroad, check out this info session for AIT Budapest!

AIT Budapest study abroad info session

Thursday 10/30, 12-1pm

in CSE 691

Pizza and Hungarian treats will be provided. 🙂

AIT Budapest is a study abroad school for students in computing, design, and entrepreneurship. AIT offers courses like Computer Vision for Digital Postproduction, Mobile Software Development, Quantum Probability and Quantum Logic, and many others. You can hear about this in detail from one of AIT’s Professors at the info session next Thursday.

AIT also offers summer internships at major Hungarian software companies including LogMeIn and Prezi.

If you want to study abroad during summer, AIT offers a 5-week summer session from mid-June to the end of July. You can combine this with the spring term to take additional courses, or just participate in the AIT summer program.

Students contemplating their own tech startup, or with interests in areas such as computational biology, design, or graphics are likely to find the program compelling and rewarding. AIT courses may count toward CSE senior electives.

All classes are in English on AIT’s campus on the banks of the Danube River. Students live in vibrant neighborhoods of Budapest and have ample opportunities to interact with Hungarian students and explore Hungary and the region. AIT is small and friendly, with typical class sizes of 5-15 students. Students visit from schools across the US, including Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Harvey Mudd, Princeton, RPI, U. of Puget Sound, UW, and Yale. The program also includes Hungarian students from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

Applications for Spring 2015 are due November 1, applications for Summer are due March 1, and applications for Fall 2015 are due April 1.

The AIT website and application materials are available at: www.ait-budapest.com

You can contact Raven (ravena@cs.uw.edu) for basic AIT info. For more details, Professors Ran Libeskind-Hadas (ran@cs.hmc.edu) and Michael Orrison (orrison@math.hmc.edu) at Harvey Mudd College are the North American Co-Directors for AIT and are happy to answer any questions that you might have and/or put you in touch with current and former AIT students so that you can get their impressions directly.

October 22, 2014