COR375 with Nicholas Pollak
This Cross Cultural experience features a three-week study tour of Hungary, with a short excursion to Krakow and Auschwitz, Poland, as well as Vienna, Austria.
Student Testimonial
"This trip brought about a great amount of personal growth in me. Hungary is full of life, traditions and vibrancy. From this culture I learned about the value of relationships over a schedule and of remembering history as a whole. I have been blessed by my interactions with the Hungarian culture and have come away better than I was before."
Brie C.
Education
Tour a teacher's training college and spend a few days living in a dorm. Observe public and private schools at various levels.
Family
Discuss Hungarian family life with older Hungarians and students alike. Spend time with a Hungarian family to get firsthand experiences of life in Hungary.
Government
Investigate the changes in Hungary in the 20th and 21st centuries, especially in the last 15 years. Visit with a member of the U.S. Embassy. discuss the Roma (Gypsy) challenges and how the government deals with the issues of marginalized people. Discuss attitudes and policies regarding immigration and understand how those are rooted in the history of Hungary.
Religion
Explore the major faith traditions in Hungary. Visit current Free Methodist missionaries working to establish the Free Methodist church in Hungary. Worship with both the Reformed and Free Methodist churches.
Economics
Experience a lecture by an economics foreign service worker to better understand the difficulties of the change from the years of communism to the free market economy. Examine the leading growth industries in Hungary and how being a part of the EU affects economics.
- Venture through Hungary experiencing Roman ruins, ancient castles, and sites of battles
with Mongols, Turks, and Austrians.
- Experience Budapest, Szeged, and the resort of Lake Balaton.
- Visit Krakow and Auschwitz in Poland to experience first-hand the results of the Holocaust in Hungary.
Departure Dates
This July 2027 experience will likely begin in mid July through early August. Students should not make irreversible plans until their departure date is confirmed by the CCS office in early February 2027.
CC trips are not guaranteed and are subject to change.
Health & Safety
This experience, like all CCS experiences, is subject to political and safety realities at the time of departure. CCS options can be physically and emotionally intense and stretching. Before enrolling, all participants should consult the disclosures on Physical Hardships of CCS.
For more details on recommended immunizations consult the immunizations chart.
Passport required (at additional cost).
Trip Costs
Students are responsible for tuition for COR 374 and COR 375, a $200 nonrefundable application fee, in addition to the $2,200 travel cost for the 2027 Hungary, Austria trip.
A current passport is required.