University of Szeged's first international alumni reunion
30th anniversary of the English Language Medical Program-Alumni Reunion Weekend at the University of Szeged, between18-20 September 2015.
The Szeged University Medical Alumni Association invited all the graduates from the English dental, medical or pharmacy program for coming back together on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the English language medical program. More than 100 participants returned to their Alma Mater, some of them with their children. The event was not only about remembering the good old days but also representing the new perspective of the English language education at the University of Szeged.
1st Day
The University's welcome reception took place at the Hunguest Hotel Forrás, followed by the Mayor's reception at city hall. After the reception, alumni could participate in a sightseeing tour and a dinner at the TISZA DOKK.
2nd DayMost of Saturday's program took place at Szeged's famous university library, where distinguished faculty and alumni members received awards for their work and commitment. In the afternoon, students had a chance to meet the alumni and get advice on working in different countries across the globe.
Several interesting CME workshops by the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy were followed by a memorable gala dinner in the Hunguest Hotel Forrás, with a cultural show presented by our gifted students.
3rd Day
On Sunday, faculty members, alumni and students had a chance to engange in different sports, highlighted by the students vs. teachers soccer match.
You can download the detailed program guide of the Alumni Weekend by clicking here.
For learning more about the Alumni Reunion Weekend please visit the website of the SUMAA (Szeged University Medical Alumni Association).
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SZTE Experience
Dianne - Faculty of Science and Informatics
I am a PhD student and a Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holder from the Philippines. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Environmental Science and I happen to be in my 3rd year of studies. I chose University of Szeged because its one of the top ranked research university in Hungary known for its good reputation in the fields of health and natural sciences. Coming from the Philippines with a warm climate, I had huge preference of Szeged for my studies, the city having the most rays of sunshine and considered to be the warmest place in Hungary. I would advise all the prospective students to join University of Szeged’s diverse and vibrant community! Don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone, try to find and establish your niche in a new place like what I did. I didn’t regret coming to Szeged as it continuously provides me an enabling learning environment for various reasons, has affordable cost of living, very safe and calm university town, organized transport system, beautiful and clean surroundings with the very sightly Tisza River which adds to its appeal, and also holds many festivals throughout the year. After graduation, I am planning to go back to my home institution and continue my teaching duties at the University of the Philippines Los Baños
Olney Rodrigues - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
My name is Olney Rodrigues de Oliveira and I am from Brazil. I am currently pursuing my PhD studies in the Doctoral School of Education at SZTE. I chose the University of Szeged because it’s one of the best universities in Europe, especially in the field of education. I personally love Szeged because it is safe and I love the architecture, the cultural events, the local Market Mars Tér and so many other beautiful destinations. For my studies I wanted to have an excellent university in a good quality life city and Szeged offers me that. It’s neither too big nor too small, I can ride my bike to go to my classes and practically everything is within a walking distance. I would advise the prospective students to enjoy the city during their stay, the cultural and historical events, know other international students and make a lot of friends, visit other cities in Hungary and make good memories. I am pretty sure that you will be proud of this priceless experience. Before coming to Hungary I worked several years as a teacher. I love the academic environment, the libraries, relationship with students and the feeling to be involved in the acquisition of new knowledge. That is why I plan to be part of a University as a professor as well as to keep researching in different aspects of the process of education. I am so thankful to be here and I believe that the Universe brought me to Szeged because the city and the University are the experience that I need in my life now.
