Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving To Hungary As An International Student

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024

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  • @bellavio
    @bellavio Год назад +21

    No one says SORRY!!!! 😂😂 I literally don't say sorry no more because I learnt from the best, Hungarians !!!!

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  11 месяцев назад +1

      Lessons learned😂😂

    • @kashkash18
      @kashkash18 7 месяцев назад

      what do u say instead?

    • @MAKDÁVID-KRIŽ
      @MAKDÁVID-KRIŽ 7 месяцев назад +5

      ​@@opeyemiomidijiWe dont say sorry since its not a Hungarian word. We say "Elnézést" which can be used in various ways .

    • @MAKDÁVID-KRIŽ
      @MAKDÁVID-KRIŽ 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Gabor-y3h El Nézést would actually translate as looking away meaning not to hold the person accountable for its act.

    • @MAKDÁVID-KRIŽ
      @MAKDÁVID-KRIŽ 5 месяцев назад

      @@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.

  • @invisiblelathatatlan
    @invisiblelathatatlan 6 месяцев назад +33

    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!

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  5 месяцев назад +9

      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.

    • @flyboy2161
      @flyboy2161 4 месяца назад

      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......

    • @jukedudey
      @jukedudey 3 месяца назад +1

      BS! BS!! Exactly the same thing she was talking about. You guys are left far behind as far as globalization is concerned, bloke.

  • @kovaxbelameerkat
    @kovaxbelameerkat 7 месяцев назад +11

    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. :)

    • @JayFD2023
      @JayFD2023 5 месяцев назад

      But why would anyone expect the world over to use ‘sorry’ like they don’t have their own language???😂😂😂

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  5 месяцев назад +2

      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.

    • @timixx2270
      @timixx2270 15 дней назад

      ​@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.

  • @vivienzentai7048
    @vivienzentai7048 Месяц назад +2

    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.

  • @saddlerrye6725
    @saddlerrye6725 4 месяца назад +2

    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

  • @khanyisonkumanda9812
    @khanyisonkumanda9812 13 дней назад

    What websites can I use to apply for Jobs for my wife in Hungary I am a new student in Hungary

  • @csillabojtos616
    @csillabojtos616 5 месяцев назад +9

    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.

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  5 месяцев назад

      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.

    • @avikerry219
      @avikerry219 5 месяцев назад +3

      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.

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  5 месяцев назад

      @@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.

  • @syedzorain5003
    @syedzorain5003 6 месяцев назад +2

    I think you expected that you were going to a mini USA/Aus

  • @malickyoula1090
    @malickyoula1090 3 месяца назад +1

    Bullshit!

  • @leoncamara9249
    @leoncamara9249 8 месяцев назад +2

    This is cyprus rite there... Exactly the same thing with Cyprus

  • @miabellagergely3551
    @miabellagergely3551 6 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @jamesidokoidoko6912
    @jamesidokoidoko6912 2 месяца назад +1

    Opeyemi... I am coming over to Budapest... can you help me with accommodation referrals?

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  2 месяца назад

      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).

  • @Scrubshenanigan
    @Scrubshenanigan 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hi 😊👋 what of semmelweis university in terms of costs of living, can one get a student job

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  10 месяцев назад

      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)

  • @bigtunebaba
    @bigtunebaba 3 месяца назад +1

    Opeyemi, you are the best that I have come across on RUclips.
    In terms of clarity, explicitness and conciseness.
    Keep it up dear.

  • @akosuakyeiwaa8637
    @akosuakyeiwaa8637 7 месяцев назад +2

    What's the currency please?

  • @sabiszechenyi2643
    @sabiszechenyi2643 3 месяца назад

    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

  • @DerrickOwusu-Ansah
    @DerrickOwusu-Ansah 4 месяца назад +1

    Big sis
    Please may I have you in private for more documents details

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  4 месяца назад

      Please reach out on Instagram @opeyemiomidiji_

    • @DerrickOwusu-Ansah
      @DerrickOwusu-Ansah 4 месяца назад

      @@opeyemiomidiji thank you big sis see you there

  • @bigtunebaba
    @bigtunebaba 3 месяца назад

    Even an English person won’t take much sorry too.
    A Londoner have asked me before; “why are you sorry? You didn’t do anything wrong….”

  • @confidencefrancis8356
    @confidencefrancis8356 Месяц назад

    Please could you list out schools in Hungary for undergraduate students.
    Thank you ❤

  • @laszlok53
    @laszlok53 5 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @katamarkos3575
    @katamarkos3575 5 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @katamarkos3575
    @katamarkos3575 5 месяцев назад +3

    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.

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  5 месяцев назад +1

      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.

    • @Ferruccio001
      @Ferruccio001 4 месяца назад

      @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.

    • @ropika8154
      @ropika8154 3 месяца назад

      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.

  • @omololaadeola_
    @omololaadeola_ Год назад +2

    I'm looking forward to the next video. Good to see your face.

  • @omololaadeola_
    @omololaadeola_ Год назад +3

    Thanks for showing up!

  • @livescores777
    @livescores777 10 месяцев назад +7

    Thank you so much for informing us on the language barrier. I've watched a lot of videos on RUclips but they don't tell how bad it is to live in Hungary when you cannot speak Hungarian

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  10 месяцев назад

      I’m glad you found the video helpful

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  10 месяцев назад

      Well, it’s worth trying but it’s often not the easiest.

    • @vivienzentai7048
      @vivienzentai7048 Месяц назад

      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.

  • @hafsarajput2974
    @hafsarajput2974 3 месяца назад

    Do we have to renew the TAJ card monthly or is it for an year? And for how much HUF?

  • @adeoyetemmy289
    @adeoyetemmy289 7 месяцев назад +1

    are bachelors students allowed to bring family?

    •  7 месяцев назад +1

      no

    • @ouu1026
      @ouu1026 4 месяца назад

      Offf

  • @denfordmugadza940
    @denfordmugadza940 5 месяцев назад

    Heyish. Kindly advise how to get some unprofessional jobs since waiting for a corporate job may yake time

  • @margojumie2330
    @margojumie2330 6 месяцев назад +1

    Do you have any recommendations of any websites for booking affordable accommodation in Budapest hungary which are reliable and safe especially for students??

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  5 месяцев назад

      I used Tower International and they were safe and reliable

    • @margojumie2330
      @margojumie2330 5 месяцев назад

      @@opeyemiomidiji have you heard about spotahome or housing anywhere website for booking accommodation?

    • @faustinagatogo-f9e
      @faustinagatogo-f9e 5 месяцев назад

      ​@ margojumie2330 please have you applied to the School and have admission please I need guidance

    • @margojumie2330
      @margojumie2330 5 месяцев назад

      @@faustinagatogo-f9e Yes I already applied and got accepted, just processing the visa now

  • @ejisimekwuprecious4109
    @ejisimekwuprecious4109 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sincerity Yemi. This is valuable.

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  7 месяцев назад

      You are welcome.
      I’m glad you found this video valuable

  • @onasanadarighifua7480
    @onasanadarighifua7480 6 месяцев назад +1

    Did you get married in Hungary?

  • @francisobiagozie3069
    @francisobiagozie3069 Год назад +1

    Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience. Quite valuable

  • @srishtichauhan7263
    @srishtichauhan7263 4 месяца назад

    Hey, what is the process for health insurance?

  • @jaynnahomecookings9179
    @jaynnahomecookings9179 10 месяцев назад +1

    Please Can someone come with a dependent?

  • @alansteyrbach6926
    @alansteyrbach6926 10 месяцев назад +6

    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.

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  10 месяцев назад

      Hmmm I think I agree

    • @JalosX
      @JalosX 9 месяцев назад +5

      Do you know that Hungary is not in Eastern Europe?

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  9 месяцев назад

      @@JalosX oh my, true
      Hungary is in Central Europe

    • @ktoth29
      @ktoth29 6 месяцев назад +2

      SInce when is Kazakhstan in Eastern Europe?

  • @chhayahgloria694
    @chhayahgloria694 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks so much for the info ❤ how about cost of internet

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  10 месяцев назад

      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

  • @user-rr5kt2gx6q
    @user-rr5kt2gx6q 7 месяцев назад

    I'm coming to Hungary to work can you help me with every information

    • @Ferruccio001
      @Ferruccio001 4 месяца назад

      every information? Like what exactly?

  • @JosephJoe-w2w
    @JosephJoe-w2w 8 месяцев назад

    I want touris I go pay u

  • @Jon14141
    @Jon14141 Год назад +1

    Nice

  • @omololaadeola_
    @omololaadeola_ Год назад +1

    My Geeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  11 месяцев назад

      My own wifeeeeee🤩

    • @ezeanigodwin7928
      @ezeanigodwin7928 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@opeyemiomidijiplease how can I contact you. I want to make some enquiries about relocation to Hungary. Do you have official site or number?

  • @IGBUKUCLEMENTINA
    @IGBUKUCLEMENTINA 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for the information

  • @miraclenwankwo-ej6np
    @miraclenwankwo-ej6np Месяц назад +1

    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

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  Месяц назад

      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

  • @Spatial_Guide
    @Spatial_Guide 10 месяцев назад

    well dear. please do you have information about proof of funds for Hungary? how much one need and all. thanks

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  10 месяцев назад +1

      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.

    • @Spatial_Guide
      @Spatial_Guide 10 месяцев назад

      @@opeyemiomidiji thanks

  • @omololaadeola_
    @omololaadeola_ Год назад +1

    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.

  • @Latest2023Moviez
    @Latest2023Moviez 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice information here. Please do you know about the visa process or where I can get info regarding visa process?

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you😊
      I have a video on the visa process going up tomorrow, please stay tuned

  • @niyonkurutresor1424
    @niyonkurutresor1424 8 месяцев назад +1

    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?

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  7 месяцев назад +1

      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

    • @niyonkurutresor1424
      @niyonkurutresor1424 7 месяцев назад

      @@opeyemiomidiji
      Thank you last question is this is the monthly is enough for daily food?

  • @NOTHING-sf4rp
    @NOTHING-sf4rp 9 месяцев назад +2

    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

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  9 месяцев назад +2

      So sorry about your experience
      I guess it gets better

    • @Peace12105
      @Peace12105 8 месяцев назад +2

      Can you give an example of the racism

    • @Njeri_B
      @Njeri_B 7 месяцев назад

      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

    • @NOTHING-sf4rp
      @NOTHING-sf4rp 7 месяцев назад

      @@Njeri_B hahaha 😆 what city are you in?

    • @Njeri_B
      @Njeri_B 7 месяцев назад

      @@NOTHING-sf4rp Szekesfehervar

  • @peculiarchinenye280
    @peculiarchinenye280 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the update 😊. Is there an African store there especially where to get Nigerian foods or so

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, there are African stores
      I’m sure of two in Budapest

    • @twiladavis1516
      @twiladavis1516 6 месяцев назад +2

      If you leave your country..why worry about food?. That's so weird. You're not In Africa.

    • @ropika8154
      @ropika8154 3 месяца назад +2

      @@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.

  • @rajinakhatiwada3414
    @rajinakhatiwada3414 Год назад +1

    I love you darling ❤❤

  • @jukedudey
    @jukedudey 3 месяца назад

    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 💡

  • @titusmunthali5702
    @titusmunthali5702 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the heads-up. Am not coming to Hungary

    • @Ferruccio001
      @Ferruccio001 4 месяца назад +1

      No, you aren't. You don't have to. Thanks.

    • @jukedudey
      @jukedudey 3 месяца назад

      Seconded! 😂

  • @khanyisonkumanda9812
    @khanyisonkumanda9812 7 месяцев назад

    Hi, I want to humbly ask whether is a student allowed to apply for their family (wife and kids) to come same time to Hungary

    •  7 месяцев назад +2

      no

  • @bellavio
    @bellavio Год назад +1

    Language will always be a barrier in Hungary!!! It's so stressful 😅

    • @opeyemiomidiji
      @opeyemiomidiji  Год назад

      Sadly ooo😅

    • @vivienzentai7048
      @vivienzentai7048 Месяц назад +1

      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.

    • @vivienzentai7048
      @vivienzentai7048 Месяц назад +1

      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.