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  • August 25, 2025 at 8:55 am #3104
    Liz Vos
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      This thread is the best place for conversation with Lilla!
      Did you have any special takeaways from this presentation? Or do you have any questions for her?

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    • August 29, 2025 at 7:03 am #3628
      Lilla Lakatos
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        Thank you all for your comments and questions. I am glad you found the presentation to be informative. Please note that there is no upper age limit for the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Program, older adults are also welcome to apply. Currently, there is no specialized program for older students, thus the same Calls for Applications apply to all applicants. You can find more details on the Program’s website: https://diasporascholarship.hu/en/

        August 29, 2025 at 4:57 am #3625
        Lilla Lakatos
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          Just a small correction to be precise: currently, about a quarter of the summer school awardees are over 40. 🙂

          August 29, 2025 at 4:51 am #3624
          Lilla Lakatos
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            Dear Michelle, thank you, I am glad you liked the presentation. We would be very grateful if you could spread the word about this study opportunity within your local community. Thank you very much.

            August 29, 2025 at 4:48 am #3622
            Lilla Lakatos
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              Dear Chaz, thank you for your kind words and thank you for taking the time to watch my presentation. We would be very grateful if you could spread the word within your local community. Thank you.

              August 29, 2025 at 3:43 am #3618
              Lilla Lakatos
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                Steven, thank you for your kind words. There is no upper age limit for the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Program, older adults are also welcome to apply. The summer school opportunity might be more suitable, however, long-term studies are also possible. Currently, about one-third of our summer school scholarship holders are over 40. I believe our oldest scholarship holder was 78 years old when completing his studies with the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Program.

                August 26, 2025 at 4:03 pm #3286
                Michelle Gnesda
                Participant

                  Thank you for your presentation. It is a great offer for people wanting to learn in Hungary. If I were younger…. it might have been something to persue.

                  August 26, 2025 at 10:30 am #3258
                  Chessie Shaw
                  Participant

                    Steven and Marianna,

                    I am happy to talk to you both offline about what it was like as an older student participating in the Summer Program at the Balassi Institute.

                    Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions!

                    August 26, 2025 at 10:22 am #3257
                    Marianna
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                      I loved this information. Lila was a great presenter, very informative!! I would also like to know about the possibility of older students in this program. How do I find out? Perhaps through the link you shared?
                      Gratefully,
                      Marianna

                      August 26, 2025 at 10:17 am #3255
                      Marianna
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                        I would be interested in the answer of Steven’s question on study for older people.

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                        August 25, 2025 at 10:37 pm #3217
                        Chessie Shaw
                        Participant

                          Steven-I just completed a month long class in Budapest through the Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship program. We took 3 hours of Hungarian classes every morning at the Balassi Institute, and engaged in cultural programs in the afternoon. I am 54 years old. While most of the participants were in their 20s or early 30s, there were about 15 or so of us who were 40 plus.

                          I definitely recommend looking into it!

                          August 25, 2025 at 6:34 pm #3194
                          Emese Latkoczy
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                            We’ve had a few Reconnect Hungary Birthright Program alumni take advantage of the Diaspora Scholarship. A great move by Hungary.

                            August 25, 2025 at 5:25 pm #3160
                            Chaz Szabo
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                              It’s wonderful that this program is made available for students. Thanks for the presentation!🇭🇺

                              August 25, 2025 at 4:59 pm #3149
                              Steven Bondor
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                                Lilla, I found your presentation very informative and interesting. I believe that in 1989 I attended the Debrecen Summer School(Debreceni Nyári Egyetem). I really enjoyed the Summer School learning Hungarian language and taking Hungarian Language based courses. However, I am now retired, in my mid 60’s, does your program have courses for my age group? I have considered Language courses in Hungary, in Debrecen we had Musical history in Hungary, even language development since the founding of Hungary. All of which was fascinating and interesting.

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