Type of housing:
Apartment/House

Arranged by:
Independently - I had no other choice

If returning, I would choose:
Apartment/House
Why? Do yourself a huge favor and make sure that your future neighbors don't party 24/7. Also, check ahead for possible renovations in your building, as it will be seriously annoying when you have to get up at 7:30 on a Sunday morning since Hungarians just don't give a s**t.

Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement

Travel, Activities, Nightlife take/s place both within and outside of the university/student environment

Course recommendations:
Profs I can recommend: Szentes, Suranyi, Kacsirek, Palankai. Avoid Hajna Istvanffy and her course (FIN 559) at all cost.

The language of instruction was:
Hungarian

My proficiency in the language of instruction:
before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Learning the language of instruction was not a factor in choosing my host country

The local language was:
Different than language of instruction

My proficiency in the local language:
before: At ease in most situations
after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

Learning the local language was not a factor in choosing my host country

Main source of funding:
Family

Other sources of funding:

Work opportunities
I didn't explore any work options.

Personal spending habits:
Food, booze, and nightlife in general are a third of the price as in the US, while housing is also slightly cheaper. Phones are definitely more expensive, whether you have a land line or a cell phone.

I wish I had known ...
That the ISC is geared toward exchange students, which diminishes the academic quality, while improving the party scene. Better prepared for the Hungarian mentality.

In my opinion:
Most people loved it.