As Hungary passes a referendum that will stop new tuition fees from being introduced into state colleges, three Hungarian educators discuss their experiences with English teaching before and after the fall of the Communist regime
In 1998, I finally fled the United States and lived in exile in Hungary. The Iron curtain had fallen, and Hungarians were struggling with inflation as they adapted to a capitalist economy. The atmosphere had an exciting feel of change to it. I also felt the spirit of change and wondered if I could settle down despite my past poverty. How was my poverty different than theirs? Could Hungary offer me an anchor to grow new roots? (more…)