Outdoors
Szeged Zoo
Szeged Zoo was opened as part of the amusement park in 1985. In those years there it had very few animals: 3 monkeys, 1 python, some deer and boars. The expansion started with the establishment of the South America section and continued with more new developments, such as the monkeys' house, the parrots' house, Asia-house and a typical Hungarian farm. The newest part is the penguins' home and the management is planning to build a pets’ corner where children can play with the animals. Over the last 10 years great improvements have been made: all the animals were moved from the narrow cages into large spaces which look exactly like their natural habitats. Wide-life fans can follow their favourites' every-day life via webcam. Szeged Zoo cares much more about nature conservation and education: there is a Rescue Centre and a Zoo School. On International Earth, Water and Animal Day, the staff at the Zoo organise special events for kids, where they can learn a lot about the animals and Nature and have fun at the same time.
Address: 6725 Szeged, Cserepes sor 47. (entrance from Kálvária avenue).
Website: http://www.zooszeged.hu
Botanical Garden of the University of Szeged
It is worth visiting the Botanical Garden of SZTE. Their two specialities are the Metasequoia, a pine species from South China, and the Indian lotus. The blooming of the lotus in July is a very busy period of the garden, even the local people are interested in it. The staff of the university botanical garden welcome families and children with programmes all year round. The garden is perfect even for a romantic picnic.
Address: 6726 Szeged, Lövölde utca 42.
Website: http://www.fuveszkert.u-szeged.hu/index.php?lang=en
SZTE Experience
Ahmad Adha - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
I am Ahmad Adha from Indonesia and currently a 3rd year student in Theoretical Linguistics PhD program. I chose the University of Szeged (SZTE) as my study destination because it is located in the center of the town and it is also the highest ranked university in Hungary. The university staff and the professors were very accommodating and understanding when I decided to change the program that suits my research topic. I am so glad that I can be a part of my current department, and of course SZTE, since it is also the Center of Pragmatic Research which aims to promote advanced linguistic pragmatic research with international collaborations. After graduating, I wish to continue to work in my academic field as a professor and a researcher. My advice for prospective SZTE students is to choose a university with a good academic reputation that fits their passion.
Nikki - Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Studies
My name is Nikki and I am from Iran. Currently I am a second year student studying Physiotherapy at the University of Szeged. I really like the Environment of Szeged as it is a true University City where you can meet people from around the world. I consider Szeged as my second home since I have established my own path here and I have a lot of friends who make me feel home. The reason why I came to Szeged is because I was informed by one of my friends about the fact that the University degrees are EU accredited and will help me to reach my goals and open doors for future job opportunities. Once I have obtained my degree, I would like to stay in Hungary and pursue a post graduate program. Later on I will seize the opportunity to gain some job experience in my field here in Hungary before I hold my ground in Europe.
