@@Gabor-y3h I am a Hungarian as well and I disagree with you. Elnézést I'm Vajdaság is used if someone is in your way and you want them to pay attention and let you pass instead of you bumping in them and then you needing to say Bocsánat which is like asking for forgiveness like Pardon while Sajnálom is form of expressing like Sorry regret that something happened hence this are three different things used in a different way. But I understand different provinces used different expressions.
Hello, dear foreign students! Hungary is surprisingly Hungarian. The official language is Hungarian, the culture is Hungarian, the history, the food and the people are also Hungarian. When you go to Japan, are you surprised that everything is Japanese? You are guests here, you have to adapt to the customs. It is not the Hungarians' fault if you do not understand or misunderstand certain situations. When you encounter a foreign culture, the best thing you can do is to respect and try to understand it. Welcome!
Well said. I totally understand all that you said and I agree. This video was made to set people’s expectations right, not in any way to talk down on the country and its culture.
Just follow........If in Rome do as the Romans............as a University student you should be familiar with this saying............don't expect the LOCALS to adjust to your expectation......
The reason why Hungarians might react weird when you say sorry stems in the difference between the two languages. "Sorry" is often translated as "bocsánat", that is, "my apologies". Hungarians do express empathy by saying "sajnálom", which is closer to "I'm sorry". This little lingual glitch might result in situations that you talked about but please don't think Hungarians are incapable of empathy. :)
Thank you for pointing this out. I've met very pleasant Hungarians who are capable of empathy. This video was just to let international students know what to expect when they come here not in any way to criticise or talk down on the country.
@JayFD2023 problem is that Hungarians have many words for sorry, and each has different meanings, which we use in different situations. Foreigners won't understand it because they don't have words only one and its "sorry". And probably that why she don't get it either and think Hungarians are lack of empathy.
Thank you soooooo much for these videos. I’m currently a senior in high school from us and going to a university in Budapest next year. It’s so hard to find this content anywhere.
I think you have no understanding of living in different cultures. You should not expect people to behave like the way you grew up. I would expect you to have an open mindset if you go to a different country and learn their way of life. They didn’t come to you, you went to them. I am Hungarian, now living in the UK, married to a Ghanian person, most of my friends are from Ghana and Nigeria. The cultures are different. So instead of complaining that things are not like you grew up, try to learn and enjoy. Moreover, if you don’t like it, nobody compels you to stay. Please do not defame and pull down a whole country based on your few months of personal experience or unwillingness to accept anything but what you grew up with. Many people have a complete different experience than you. Have a great day, and I hope you will learn that there is more than one way to live.
Thank you for pointing this out. This video was just to let international students know what to expect when they come here not in any way to criticise or talk down on the country. I live here and I'm adapting well but my adaptation would have been easier if I had known these things.
I am Hungarian as well, left when I was 10 and still speak pretty fluid Hungarian. I am 64 living in the US but lived in some other countries. I love Hungary and I visit there often recently and on my way to move back to Europe as we speak. One of the main reasons I am moving to Portugal and just part time living in Hungary is because of the people ( weather is the other). As a Hungarian I have to agree with her, Hungarians are not well known to be nice relatively to others. But you missed the point she is trying to make, she is just trying to help others and prepare them. She is just stating facts. On other note, I have hard time to see how you are married to a Ghanian and you didn't learn to recognize the these facts about Hungarians. May be the Ghanians are not so nice as well, but I don't know anybody from there, so I can't say that. I will be in Hungary next month or so. Vislat.
@@avikerry219 thank you so much. I’m glad you see the point, I’m only preparing others for what they’ll meet here so their hopes are not dashed. I live in Hungary and I’m doing fine so I have no reason to talk down on the country. Thank you once again.
70 percent of the Hungarian adult population speaks at least one foreign language. 20 percent have two, 10 percent have three or more. The most popular foreign languages are English and German. Many people who do not know English know German. Obviously, everyone at the multinational companies speaks English, including the Hungarians. Why would people at Hungarian companies use English on a daily basis? If you want to work for a Hungarian company, learn Hungarian. Hungarian people are very kind and hospitable. We use sorry when we ask for forgiveness. Excuse me fits many situations you mentioned. We also use apologize/my apologies, so I don't understand what your problem is. There are many Nigerian students here, so far they have made all positive videos. I really doubt your credibility. I have completely different experiences both at academic circles and workplaces. Also in everyday life. You might have a personal problem with someone, but you shouldn't lie about an entire nation.
Hi! I just wanted to say sorry for the negative (and frankly mean) comments some people left. I'm Hungarian as well, so it's a bit uncomfortable that so many people took on such a hostile attitude towards a clearly well-intentioned and respectful video. It was actually fun to hear someone else's perspective on the country ^-^ Hungary should come with a lot of footnotes: Most people speak English (under the age of maybe 28 and over 18 and only in big cities). The country is cheap (was cheap, compared to Western European countries, but the ridiculously high inflation took care of that). There's a lot of job opportunities (but very few well-paid job opportunities, and despite constantly listening to reports about the lack of manpower, people somehow still can't get jobs). We have public healthcare (if you pay a lot, and it's an ineffective nest of bureucracy, so if you have the means (most locals don't) go to a private practice.). You can rent a house (if you're here for a week, then there's a ton of hotels, rooms for rent, etc, just don't try to actually live here, because then rent will take most of your monthly wage). I love my country a lot, but girl we have some issues... TvT
Thank you so much for informing us on the language barrier. I've watched a lot of videos on RU-vid but they don't tell how bad it is to live in Hungary when you cannot speak Hungarian
70 percent of Hungarian adults speak at least one foreign language. English is most popular, second is German. Everyone below 40 years of age learned at least 2 foreign languages from young age.
I think this applies to Eastern Europe in general. Most of these things are either identical, used to be the same, or somewhat similar to how people live/work/study in Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia. Especially culture. Eastern europeans are more chill, cynical, unapologetic and non-empathetic than average native speaker of English is.
Some might have the idea that you are complaining. That will hurt some - and they will give you some negative reactions. I think, if you treat them respectfully, you will receive more help from the Hungarians.
Yes that communication problem when not got a RENT. They think you want to live short term. And if you give same attitude like here. They see , no respect . You did not get a good RENT. They don't like when someone plays the queen. Show the money. And you can take it. Expensive like any European house. You can't communicate clearly with them. Don't switch things.
You can check Facebook groups (please be careful so you don’t get scammed), Tower International (a rental company) or Guests Student Company (a rental company as well).
I’m not sure how much the Semmelweis dormitory costs but if you won’t be staying in the dormitory, cost of living in Budapest is not unbearable as long as you get an affordable accommodation (shared flats)
Thank you for this video, it’s quite informative and I came across your channel at the best time possible. I think I’m going to have to shelve my postgraduate study plan in Hungary even though I’d love to visit Budapest. I might visit as a tourist some day, but not as a student. ❤ and 💡
Yes you speak English but you have a Jamaican accent. Hard to understand . Don't complain about the people. You are not perfect. So you went to a Country to learn. You can tape it on google for what you want. That helps a lot. Any Country is the same. Yes. No one uses sorry. Because you need to learn the basic Hungarian language. Elnezest. Use this. This country is not an English colony. Before you went there you didn't read about anything ? Your fault.
Thank you for pointing this out. This video was just to let international students know what to expect when they come here not in any way to criticise or talk down on the country. The things I read online did not point out these things so I'm pointing them out so that other people know. By the way, I have learned basic Hungarian and I'm adapting well.
@katamarkos12346 Your reaction is pretty awful. She's trying to put Hungary into international perspective. Not Hungarian perspective. International perspective. Do you get the difference. Can other people have their own view? Thanks. Your opinion is useless, unlike hers. Hard to understand? Practice English, her accent is absolutely not difficult to understand. You need education, get education and keep your toxic mind out of kind people's space. Thank you, bye.
I have to disagree with you @katamarkos3575. She basically just says her own experience, i dont see anything bad about it nor any foul intentions. The videos she`s making is for other foreigner to prepare. I work with people from diverse backgrounds and when they ask me about Hungary i say almost similar thing to them, im not gonna lie about how we hungarians and goverment and jobs or healthcare operate, i shock them yes, but at least they`ll be prepared. Greeting from a hungarian living in London.
Do you have any recommendations of any websites for booking affordable accommodation in Budapest hungary which are reliable and safe especially for students??
sorry and welldone.... i always to have to respond when i say it to my colleagues. What do you mean you done understand welldone. ? I go like "it's just a way of greeting when you've been working" Then i say sorry for a case such as someone coughs or falls, you would hear, "it's okay, don't apologise, it's not your fault" Omooooo, it drains me.
I’m not sure who told you we speak English most people speak German ! You got wrong information before you arrived to Hungary only in the university teaching mostly English . Different culture honey don’t forget you arrived to other world called Europe
So for some flats, shared apartments and student dormitories, they often provide internet and the fee is added to your utilities bill. I think it is also easy to get home Wi-Fi and the prices are reasonable. I hear it’s quite affordable
Bruhh! I've been in Hungary for 3months now and its been a crazy ride. 😅 From the Language barrier, to little to no job availability for international students, to the racism(which is majorly from the older people). The younger ones are just not familiar with other races, which may seem weird till you understand
in summer the older people were looking at me like i dropped from another planet😅,what i do is if you look at me strangely i do the same otherwise this country is crazy
Hello, I just got admitted to University of Pecs. How else can I reach u cus I need help with some few questions on going to Hungary and connecting with the international community
Hello I created a group for Nigerian students in Hungary. Both intending, new and already settled students will be there so everyone can ask and answer each other’s questions. Here’s the link to join - chat.whatsapp.com/JFqxckrxIDMAjoB5y72cZ3
Lemme saying thanks for your good video,but i have a question Is it possible to leave a University after the first year in order to keep on in the other University in Hungary?
There’s something called credit transfer where you can move to another university without starting from scratch but I don’t know how it works for each university
Hello I talked about this in the Visa Application video on my channel. You can watch for more details. But here’s what I often suggest, add up all your tuition for the 4 semesters, convert to Naira, add your flight ticket fee and an estimated monthly stipend (a reasonable one) and the sum should do.
@@twiladavis1516 Hi, im hungarian living in London, and still im buying hungarian stuff for dishes to make. I like our "homecook dish taste" because its reminds me of Home. There is nothing wrong with that i think. Honestly i do not know much about African dishes but in Hungary there might be hard time to find the spices or other things they got used to, mainly in the countryside.
So in Nigeria more than 70 percent of the adult population speaks at least one foreign language more than 20 percent speak two foreign languages and more than 10 percent three or more foreign languages? In this case you are ahead of Hungary. Wow.
English in your case doesn't count as it is your official language. You know in Hungary official language is Hungarian. People from English speaking countries always feel entitled that everyone speaks their language, although they are the peopke with the worst knowledge of foreign languages. Also why is it a problem? I for example moved to a Spanish speaking country for a while, without any Spnaish knowledge. I one year I spoke Spanish perfectly. That was my fourth foreign language. You have the language barrier, not us.
