Appetizers

Despite its gastronomically inspired name, this is not a foodie blog. Apologies upfront if I have led you astray; kindly cut your losses and investigate elsewhere (joythebaker).  Rather, in these pages I hope to illustrate, record, and comment on my experiences learning and exploring in Europe.  More specifically, this is a vehicle to accumuate whims about the program in which I am enrolled: Budapest Semester in Cognitive Science (or BSCS for short).  So if you are willing to bite the metaphysical bullet instead of a tasty and possibly chocolate drizzled morsel, read on.

For those curious or unfamiliar, BSCS is an English-speaking program put on through collaboration between several institutions.  Both American and European students take part in weeklong seminars to “broaden and deepen understanding of Cognitive Science from an interdisciplinary perspective” (more info!).  The program is affiliated with and held on the campus of Eötvös University in Budapest (I discovered it is pronounced oat-vosh).  In addition to learning about the mind, this program also offers the opportunity to gain insight into Hungarian culture, history, and (yelp) language.

Through the program, I will have the chance to travel Hungary and Central Europe.  Note, though, after the culmination of my studies, I plan to continue travelling before I return to safe harbors.  My travel itinerary is in no way finalized, so do relay yours thoughts or suggestions.

Köszönöm, hogy elolvastad! Thanks for reading!