<h2 align="left">Budapest Summer Program</h2>
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<p>The <a href="http://www.essca.fr/FR/etudiant_international/summer_programmes/budapest_summer_programme/Pages/accueil.aspx" target="_blank">Budapest Summer Program</a> (BSP) allows students to come and discover the changes happening in one of Europe's most beautiful capitals. The BSP is open to graduate level students from partner institutions, and it is taught entirely in English.</p>
<p><a href="/id0904f67a803a7534">How to Apply</a><br /><a href="/id0904f67a8056b7ef">Cost and Financial Considerations</a><br /><a href="http://www.siue.edu/business/international/links.shtml">Preparing to Go Abroad</a></p>
<p>The BSP will take place from <strong>May 9 to June 11, 2011</strong>.</p>
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<li>Six credit hours can be earned though this program.</li>
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<p><strong>Basic Pre-Departure Information:</strong></p>
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<li>Apply for a passport at Circuit Court Clerk at the Madison County Courthouse immediately after applying to the school. The address of the courthouse is 155 North Main Street Suite 120, Edwardsville, IL. You will need a valid drivers license, $97 check or cash, and a passport photo (available at CVS: 124 S. Buchanan St., Edwardsville, IL). Also, you can apply for a passport through the US Postal Service.</li>
<li>Get an ISIC card: Click <a href="http://www.myisic.com" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Apply for financial aid: Click <a href="http://www.siue.edu/financialaid" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Shop for airline tickets: <a href="http://www.expedia.com/daily/home/" target="_blank">Expedia</a>, <a href="http://www.studentuniverse.com/" target="_blank">Student Universe</a>, <a href="http://www.statravel.com/" target="_blank">STA Travel</a></li>
<li>Purchase phone card: Click <a href="http://www.goabroad.ekit.com/ekit/home/" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Register at the Department of State: Click <a href="http://www.state.gov/" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</li>
<li>Leave a copy of your passport with the SIUE Office of International Programs.</li>
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<p><a href="/id0904f67a805cc322" target="_blank">Contact students who have studied abroad</a></p>
<p><a href="/id0904f67a805cc7c3" target="_blank">Packing and Travel Tips</a></p>
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