Hi, I made a post about how I have a chance to study for a semester in Budapest, Hungary and it sounds really cool, but there is one other option and thought I'd ask just so I don't dismiss it immediately: Reykjavík, Iceland. I also know next to nothing about Iceland, whether it's safe for students, if it's welcoming, if it's a good place for an American to study at, so might as well ask about it as well. It also sounds fascinating admittedly

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[–] 5 points 7 hours ago (2 children)

Yes Iceland is an incredibly beautiful country. The cost of living there is a little higher than Hungary and the people are a little more reserved at first but overall is a fantastic place. It's slightly easier to visit the rest of Europe from Hungary than Iceland but both are great options and for the course you mentioned might be the better option. The water there takes a little while to get used to. If you don't choose to study there you should definitely visit.

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  • [–] 7 points 7 hours ago (1 child)

    If you don't choose to study there you should definitely visit.

    For OP, if s/he decides on Hungary, or anyone else interested: I haven't checked prices recently, but IcelandAir used to be fairly competitively priced between Europe and North America, and they let you stopover in Iceland for up to a week with no additional airline charges.

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