On Monday we took a morning train to Budapest at 6:35 a.m. Trip to there was pretty fun because we had each other to talk with. After we arrived, we were taken to the school in a mini-bus, where we met our hosts. Our first impression of the town was good, not really exactly the same we imagined. We also met the students from other countries and had a great time. After that we went to their houses. The host family was really nice.
On the Tuesday morning we went to the hall where we stayed for about a whole day. We really liked the school choir and the school orchestra. Students from Hungary, Finland, Turkey, Greece, Poland, Lithuania, Czech Republic and also we had presentations about alternative energy sources. Between both parts of presentations we took a lunch break. I think that lunch was tasty. Part after presentations where we were dancing Hungarian national dances was pretty fun and at the same time we learned something new. After presentations and dancing part we spent some time with our hosts or just went to their houses. That day was pretty productive, we learned a lot of new information about alternative energy sources of other countries.
The third day in Hungary, Wednesday, we took a tour around Budapest. First we saw the castle, then we took a ride on a boat called Legenda. Before we went to parliament, we took a lunch break. Most of students went to Burger King. The parliament was beautiful, and I still remember a lot of information about the parliament and also the crown. In the evening we rode to the famous statue of Liberty. I like the day because it was also very interesting and at the same time we got some free time to explore Budapest a little by ourselves, too. The view from the statue of Liberty in the night is just stunning, just like Budapest itself. I definitely want to visit Budapest one more time (or more of course).
Thursday had up and downs. I didn’t like a tour of a Bioenergy plant, mostly because of its smell, but at the same time it was pretty interesting. We drove back to school, where we had workshop class. We built some kind of wind turbines made of paper. The best part was, of course, farewell dinner. Food was good, music was great, we could talk to other students just in case if we never talked before. We felt like we could relax a bit and do more socializing because we learned so much in the past three days. Everything ended too soon, around 10 p.m.
On Friday morning we went to buy souvenirs and things like that and then just went to the meeting point from where we were taken to the train station. We said our last goodbyes (but I hope they really aren’t the last ones) to the hosts and host families and got on 1 p.m. train back to Ljubljana. The whole week was just great, I met a lot of new people and connected more with ones I knew before, learned a lot of things which I’d probably never would without this exchange. I think it’s important to know these things and I wish more people would be aware of it, so I think the whole project is great and I hope I’ll get lucky so I can attend some more exchanges.
Patricia Arh 2.C
On the Tuesday morning we went to the hall where we stayed for about a whole day. We really liked the school choir and the school orchestra. Students from Hungary, Finland, Turkey, Greece, Poland, Lithuania, Czech Republic and also we had presentations about alternative energy sources. Between both parts of presentations we took a lunch break. I think that lunch was tasty. Part after presentations where we were dancing Hungarian national dances was pretty fun and at the same time we learned something new. After presentations and dancing part we spent some time with our hosts or just went to their houses. That day was pretty productive, we learned a lot of new information about alternative energy sources of other countries.The third day in Hungary, Wednesday, we took a tour around Budapest. First we saw the castle, then we took a ride on a boat called Legenda. Before we went to parliament, we took a lunch break. Most of students went to Burger King. The parliament was beautiful, and I still remember a lot of information about the parliament and also the crown. In the evening we rode to the famous statue of Liberty. I like the day because it was also very interesting and at the same time we got some free time to explore Budapest a little by ourselves, too. The view from the statue of Liberty in the night is just stunning, just like Budapest itself. I definitely want to visit Budapest one more time (or more of course).
Thursday had up and downs. I didn’t like a tour of a Bioenergy plant, mostly because of its smell, but at the same time it was pretty interesting. We drove back to school, where we had workshop class. We built some kind of wind turbines made of paper. The best part was, of course, farewell dinner. Food was good, music was great, we could talk to other students just in case if we never talked before. We felt like we could relax a bit and do more socializing because we learned so much in the past three days. Everything ended too soon, around 10 p.m.
On Friday morning we went to buy souvenirs and things like that and then just went to the meeting point from where we were taken to the train station. We said our last goodbyes (but I hope they really aren’t the last ones) to the hosts and host families and got on 1 p.m. train back to Ljubljana. The whole week was just great, I met a lot of new people and connected more with ones I knew before, learned a lot of things which I’d probably never would without this exchange. I think it’s important to know these things and I wish more people would be aware of it, so I think the whole project is great and I hope I’ll get lucky so I can attend some more exchanges.
Patricia Arh 2.C
MONDAY
On the 7th of October 2013 we took the train started the trip to Budapest, Hungary. Train travelled
through Croatia so we had to go to Zagreb first and than we arrived to Dunaharaszti where we were
accommodated. The trip was very fun with good company, so the 10-hour
ride wasn't boring. When we arrived to Dunaharaszti around 5 pm we first met our hosts and their professors,
and they took us to their school. The hosts welcomed us very nicely and we've
quickly became friends. Three of us were accommodated in the apartment. We had
to cook by ourselves. On Monday we didn't have any plans so we had free time in
the evening.
TUESDAY
We woke up at 6.30 and started our day with fresh breakfast. This day
was the most important for us because we had presentations about alternative
sources of energy. We went to the community center where the Hungarian hosts
had prepared drinks and desserts. We began with presentation of our countries and
our professors spoke about importance of the energy sources for our world etc.
Than we started presentations about energy sources. Every country had to
present few sources of energy (Wind energy, bioenergy, solar energy,
alternative sources of energy etc.). I think that's very good to share our
information about energy in our countries to make world better.
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday was the most interesting day for me, because we saw the metropolis
Budapest, a very interesting, beautiful and huge city. The best sight in town
was the view from Fisherman Bastion from where you can see greater part of the
city. We had a walk around those attractions such as Liberty statue, the Minister's
house, Eagle statue etc. After that we went to the boat from where we saw
attractions from other view. Than we had a lunch break at McDonalds. After
lunch we visited Budapest parliament and
the crown of the king. After that we went sightseeing of beautiful Budapest at
night. I've never seen so beautiful town at the night. Everything is illuminated
and that view just take your breath away. After sightseeing we went to our
hosts or apartments to prepare for next day.
THURSDAY
On tursday we went to visit the production of bioenergy in Sewage Works
near Budapest. Their mission is to establish environment friendly technologies.
They produce biogas through its activities and apart from its wastewater
collection and treatment core activities. We didn't like the smell in there but
it was still interesting to see the most eco way of energy production. After
seeing bioenergy production we went to Dunaharaszti where Hungarian students and their teachers prepared
work for us. We were divided in few groups. One group was making wind turbines,
another was making presentations on computers, and the third one was making fridge
magnets etc. Than we had a farewell dinner in a prestigious restaurant. We
really enjoyed there. Food was really great, band made a great atmosphere, so
that was really great evening for us. Our professor played the drums with band
and yeah, he is the best. We were so enthusiastic about him. Then came the last
words from each country, their thanks ...
FRIDAY
Friday was
time to depart from Hungary and our friends. Around 12 pm we met at the restaurant
where we had a farewell dinner, sat in the minibus and went to the train
station, followed by a farewell from our hosts. Our train went 1.30 pm. I wish
I come back to Hungary again, because I've really enjoyed there. My opinion
about people there is that they are really friendly, they've accepted us really
well. I've no bad words for them. I wish I will meet them once in my life again.
Thanks to all who have given me the opportunity to see Hungary, to meet people
there, to learn something new.
Tilen Resnik, 3.G
