User:Erasmuslifebudapest/sandbox

Welcome to Erasmus Life Budapest
Let us begin by explaining who we are: Erasmus Life Budapest was created in 2016, when a couple of Hungarian students returned home from their awesome Erasmus semesters. Their semester could not have been the same without the help of the local organisation. That is how we came up with the idea of ELB: we wanted to give all the incoming international students as much of a cool experience in Budapest as possible. ELB was founded, to make you feel at home, by helping you before and after moving to Hungary. We also aim at giving you the most amazing time by creating life-long memories you will never forget. Soon enough your new favourite city will be Budapest and you'll wish your life here would never end. We will be here to welcome you, help you with whatever you need and show you our amazing city, the destinations around Hungary and even central Europe. We will take you to trips, cultural and chill events, but most importantly, we’ll party like there’s no tomorrow. https://www.erasmuslifebudapest.com/

The ELB Card
This card is a must-have for your stay. Let us explain here why!

What the ELB card gives you:


 * Discounts on all of our parties, trips, and events; including massive parties on boats over the Danube, in amazing baths, and of course great clubs
 * Excursions to the most beautiful cities in Hungary and in surrounding countries, as well as cultural events in Budapest.... check out what’s waiting for you during this semester at https://www.erasmuslifebudapest.com/events/
 * Free entrance to clubs
 * 1€ drinks (beer, shots, and the famous “fröccs”) every night at the Erasmus Corner ruin bar
 * Discount for several pubs, gyms, food bars and restaurants, hair-dressers, and a lot more

Check out our partners’ list for detailed information at https://wwwerasmuslifebudapest.com/discounts-partners]] Get your card upon your arrival - you only need to bring an ID-sized photo, and 3000HUF (~7€). Office address: Budapest, Szent István krt. 11. - Erasmus Office

Tips and Fun Facts
Tips & Fun Facts
 * 1) Hungary is very famous for its nightlife and summer music festivals: Sziget, Balaton Sound and VOLT have all been voted as the best ones in Europe in the last 5 years
 * 2) The country is one of the oldest ones in Europe: it was founded in 1000 A.D. by King St. Stephen. The most famous Basilica in Budapest is named after him.
 * 3) We have some special, weird-looking dogs: for example “puli” looks like a rag (google it, really!)
 * 4) The parliament building is the 3rd highest (and arguably the most beautiful) in Europe.
 * 5) Hungary is very successful at the Olympic Games, 9th all time with 175 gold medals overall. The most famous team sport is water polo.
 * 6) The only Formula 1 race in Eastern Europe is held at Hungaroring since 1986, generally in late July.
 * 7) Hungarian language is one of the hardest in the world to learn, and similar to no other - no, not even Finnish. For example “cheers” is “Egészségedre!” - this is the most important word probably ;)
 * 8) In food, we use a lot of paprika, for example in goulash soup, and beef stew - generally the menu is a meat that is hot and spicy, and very good!
 * 9) Let’s talk about drinks, too! Just remember these: Pálinka (made from pure fruits, very strong) Unicum (bitter), and Fröccs (white/rosé wine & soda, the best refresher).
 * 10) The best viewpoint is probably from the top of Gellért Hill - but from the Buda Castle it’s not bad either!
 * 11) Ruin bars have become very famous, and a real touristic attraction in the last 10 years. With their unique atmosphere, may are now signature places of the city.
 * 12) Don’t forget the baths: there is plenty of them, providing you a very nice way to chill, with the healthy natural thermal waters that flows under the ground in massive amounts in Hungary.
 * 13) How about the inventions? The Rubik’s cube, ball point pen, colour TV, and Prezi were all invented by Hungarian geniuses.