හංගේරියාවේ Student Life එක 🇭🇺 | Sri Lankan in Hungary | Ep. 23

In this episode, we speak with a Sri Lankan landscape architecture graduate who is currently pursuing a Master’s in Urban Systems Engineering in Debrecen, Hungary. From adapting to life in Eastern Europe to exploring cities through the lens of urban planning, this conversation is full of insight, travel stories, and real student-life experiences abroad. We talk about what it’s like to move from Sri Lanka to Hungary, cultural differences, weather shocks, and adjusting to a new education system. The discussion also dives into urban planning and transportation systems in European cities, and how these ideas compare with South Asian cities. Beyond academics, this episode explores the lifestyle of an international student — part-time jobs, managing expenses, making friends, and even moving to another Hungarian city for a full-time summer job near Austria. There are also stories from travels across Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and different cities within Hungary. If you’re a student dreaming of studying in Europe, interested in urban development, or just curious about life in Hungary as a Sri Lankan, this episode is packed with useful insights and honest experiences. 🎙 Topics we discuss: Studying Urban Systems Engineering in Hungary Differences between Sri Lanka and European cities Public transport and urban design in Europe Student life, part-time work, and summer jobs abroad Traveling Eastern Europe on a student budget Hungarian culture, food, people, and lifestyle 👉 Subscribe for more real migration stories, lifestyle insights, and expat conversations from around the world! 🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms. Host: Nilanga Virajith Guest: Miyunadi Jayawardana Follow us on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MaDiIr... TikTok -   / beyond.borders.sl   Instagram -   / beyond.borders.sl   Facebook -   / beyondborders.podcast.sl   Follow Nilanga on: Instagram -   / nilanga.virajith   Facebook -   / nilanga.virajith   Twitter - https://x.com/nilangaV LinkedIn -   / nilangav   Topics 00:00 Recap 01:08 Guest Introduction 02:16 Journey to Hungary & Study Path 04:23 Scholarship Program & Requirements 07:31 First Impressions of Hungary 12:14 What Hungarians Are Like 15:53 Cultural Shocks 22:17 Language Barrier Experience 26:04 Hungarian Food Culture 28:45 University Life: Sri Lanka vs Hungary 31:44 The Hungarian Education System 34:38 Urban Development & City Planning in Hungary 38:49 Finding Part-Time Jobs as a Student 41:00 Summer Vacation → Full-Time Work Experience 43:16 Cultural Differences in Sopron 45:22 Balancing Part-Time Work with Studies 47:00 Travel Experience in Austria 50:45 Traveling Across Europe as a Student 54:43 Challenges Faced as an International Student 59:07 Settling Down in Hungary 01:01:27 Hungary vs Sri Lanka #hungary #srilankan #srilankansinhungary #internationalstudent #sinhalavlog #sinhalavlogger #srilankanstudents #hungarystudentlife #hungarylifestyle #sinhalapodcast #hungarypodcast #beyondborders #nilanga #migrationstories