Budapest Semester in Mathematics--Snail AppForm

Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Snail Mail Application

Please print this form; circle the semester or semesters you are applying; write in the year/s you are applying for

one semester 2 semesters (one academic year):

Spring year_________________ Fall year __________________

Name __________________________________

Please circle: M ___________ F ______________

Your complete/current school mailing address:

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Phone _______________________________________

Your e-mail address

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Alternate Internet address (if applicable)

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Phone number where message can be left: _____________________

Permanent home address:__________________________________

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Home Phone_____________________________________________

Parent/s e-mail address/s __________________________________

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Complete address during the two months before the beginning of the semester plus date this address becomes valid:

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Phone__________________________________________________

this address will become valid beginning: __________________________

Name of next of kin or person to be notified in case of emergency:

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Address if different from 7 above

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Phone __________________________________________________

Birth Date _________________ Country of Birth _________________________

Citizenship: ________________Birth City and State _______________________

Name and address of college currently attending:

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Expected date of graduation and expected degree earned:

Graduation Date ___________ Degree Sought ________________________

Other colleges attended: names of colleges and dates of attendance:

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List all college-level mathematics courses taken or that will be taken prior to participation (include any such courses taken in high school). Note that under normal circumstances you should have completed either Abstract Algebra (groups, rings, fields) or Advanced Calculus (a course where the theorems of single variable calculus are proved) prior to attending BSM.

.....Course Name/Description..............................Course Grade.....Semester/Yr

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List all scholastic or academic honors you have received in college including scholarships, fellowships, prizes, honor societies, etc.

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List foreign languages that you know and indicate your degree of speaking proficiency, i.e., poor/fair/ good/fluent. (Note: Knowledge of a foreign language is not a prerequisite for attending Budapest Semesters in Mathematics.)

Language.............................Proficiency

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Have you had the experience of travelling and/or living in a foreign country? If yes, identify country, and year, duration and nature of stay.

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Are there any circumstances relating to housing, transportation or medical needs which require special consideration? Allergies? Non-smoking? Room mate choice? (This information will not be used in the evaluation of an application, but is useful to know in preplanning for the semester.)

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List names and addresses of two mathematicians you have asked to write letters of recommendation. Indicate nature of relationship to you, e.g., teacher, college administrator, friend.

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In order that in-country planning by your Hungarian hosts may begin as soon as possible, please indicate your order of preference for the two housing options explained in the information brochure by marking the option you prefer with an "X".

_______ Renting a furnished apartment and sharing it with other BSM students.

_______ Living with a Hungarian family as a member of their family.

Indicate whether or not you are interested in attending the intensive Hungarian language course for the two weeks preceding the semester. (Note: This class is NOT included in the tuition and fees.)

_______ Yes, I wish to attend the language course.
_______ No, I do not wish to attend the language course.

Essay. Please explain on an attached page what motivated your decision to apply for this program. Particularly helpful would be a discussion of your mathematical interests, your interest in living in a foreign country, or any previous contact or relationship you may have had with Hungarian people.

In order to facilitate preparation by the program organizers in Budapest, please list, in order of preference, up to seven courses you would be interested in taking from those listed in the section "Academic Program'' of the brochure. You will in no way be bound by this list and will be free to make your final choice in Budapest, after consulting with the instructors. Please note, however, that courses favored by too small a number of applicants may be cancelled.

Courses you might like to take: Have you taken a course on this subject before? (If yes, please give some details.)

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How did you learn about Budapest Semesters in Mathematics? (If an instructor or a former participant brought the program to your attention, please give us his/her name and address.)

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Is there is any additional information which you desire to provide or which you believe may be helpful in processing your application? You may enclose additional sheets if necessary.

Student's signature ___________________________________________ Date __________________

Completed evaluations should be mailed or emailed to:

Professor Paul D. Humke , North American Director

Budapest Semesters in Mathematics
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057

Internet
budapest@stolaf.edu (Paul and Bonnie Humke) or marykay@stolaf.edu (Mary Kay Peterson)

Phone

1-800-277-0434 (voice Paul and Bonnie)
1-507- 645-6440 (voice Paul and Bonnie)

1-507-786-3114 (voice Mary Kay)

1-507-786-3116 or 3549 (fax)

Questions? Click here: budapest@stolaf.edu