What is it like to work with K-pop stars? – Life as an interpreter
„A community where members support each other professionally and personally.”- We asked Szilvia Nagy, the Creative Director of the Korean-Hungarian Interpreters Association (KHITS), and Kamilla Cseke, an interpreter and translator, what life is like as an interpreter and what it is like to work with K-pop stars.
How to stand out? What sort of skills and approaches should be acquired to step up the ladder? A few personal tips from Máté Tuza, Business Intelligence Analyst in ExxonMobil Hungary Kft.
Standing out in ExxonMobil – by the nature of such a multinational environment – has to be multifocal. Speaking from personal experience, all of these are required to varying degrees and they do influence each other. As we work together in a close-knit community many different perspectives and expectations come into play so let’s see some of the best ways to do it.
Aroma-turgy: the role of scent in the context of theatre performances – from ancient Greece to mortuary fridges
Smell, out of all the senses, is said to be the most evocative of emotion. It is no wonder therefore, that odour is ubiquitous in the context of live performances. From the earliest rituals, through the atmospheric use of scent in Shakespeare’s time, and all the way to our present days there has always been an olfactory element to provide a further dimension to the already multisensory events taking place on stage. Despite its extensive application, it was only a few years ago when this phenomenon was coined – very illustratively – “aroma-turgy” by Mark Blankenship. This article is here to guide you through the different practices of scent use in different periods.
How Do Hungarians Celebrate Saint Lucy’s Day?
December 13th is the day of Saint Lucy. It is not a well-known and celebrated holiday, but there are some interesting traditions linked to this day, and it is nice to know about them. This day is mostly celebrated in Italy and Scandinavian countries, but there are some celebrations specific to Hungary as well. What does it mean to plant wheat on this day? What does a chair have to do with witches? Let’s find out in this article.
Scared of Traveling Alone? – Tips for Your First Solo Trip
Planning trips with friends is hard: you have conflicting university and work schedules, and you can’t find a date when all of you are free from any responsibilities. Sometimes your travel budget is different and your interests also contrast with each other, as some of you want to do sightseeing all day, while others want to spend the day relaxing at the beach. As a result, these plans never get out of the groupchat, and you may not feel confident enough to travel alone. However, there are many benefits of traveling solo and I am going to tell you where to start!
Looking for something to watch? We have got you covered – Italian Film Festival and Romanian Film Week in Budapest
What better way to tap into the cosy mood of November than with some contemporary masterpieces? This year Puskin and Tabán cinemas host the 21st Italian Film Festival – the MittelCinemaFest2023 – between 4-12 November. The annual Romanian Film Week is also organised for the 17th time in Uránia National Film Theatre between 7-12 November.
„Appropriate? Good? Not bad?” – Generation Z looking for a job
Generation Z’s job search opportunities have been greatly enhanced by the expansion of the online space. Nowadays, there are many open positions to choose from. Has this made things more difficult for employers? What should the new generation do to find a suitable job? Where to look and what to choose? Interview with Renáta Bečvarovska, Regional HR professional at ExxonMobil Hungary.
On Norms, Clothes, and Self-Expression – A Review on ‘This Is The One’
Do you love dressing up? Do you enjoy putting on a new outfit? Do you sometimes spend hours in vintage shops looking for unique pieces? Have you ever felt like that in certain outfits, you just aren’t yourself? Or, more broadly speaking, have you ever felt a gap between how you present yourself and who you really are? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then let me tell you about a play titled ‘This Is The One’.
Let’s Talk About ‘Beauty’
Beauty was presented by Asterion Project, one of the few English-speaking theatres based in Budapest. The 80 minutes long show talked about beauty, as the title suggests, in a very creative and innovative way, utilizing many of the tools theatre as a media offers.
Foreign language bookstores you should visit in Budapest
Foreign language books in another country are not always easy to find, or sometimes it is hard to find new releases and a variety of genres in stores. The big bookstores in Budapest (like Libri and Líra for example) do have an assortment of English books you can choose from and the option of ordering online is always there; however, there are some bookstores in Budapest where you can specifically buy books not just in English, but other languages as well. I collected six of them to help you fulfil that craving instantly.