Who are we
Diákhálózat – Student Network (SN) is a countrywide non-profit
organization which was created to connect Hungarian university students in Slovak and Czech Republic and in Hungary. It was established in 1991. The Student Network has 7 member organizations in the following towns: Praha, Brno, Bratislava, Trnava, Nitra, Košice and Budapest.
The previously mentioned locations/towns were chosen because of the higher percentage of Hungarian university students. The member organizations are working on local level while the Student Network is arching them over on a nation-wide level.
The activities of SN covers 3 areas: protection of the interests of Hungarian students, education and culture.
The term protection of the interests to be seen taking a position and enforce interests in the fields of education and other issues related to youth. To be able to accomplish these goals effectively, SN is a member of various forums such as the Youth Council of Slovakia (Rada mládeže Slovenska), the Hungarian Youth Conference (Magyar Ifjúsági Konferencia), Consonance (Összhang), Youth Civil Forum (Ifjúsági Civil Fórum).
In educational area the organization has numerous programs such as Scientific Youth Conference, Professional Experience Program, issuing of student magazine Alma Mater, University Information Tour, publication Where next? and the DiNaMit. In addition, the Student Network deals with general consultance regarding to university studies, intercession of scholarships, offers trainings and educational programs abroad and organizing trainings on developing various skills and abilities. The common aim of the above mentioned activities is to facilitate the acquirement of Hungarian technical terminology for students studying in Slovak and Czech languages and thus prepare them for the start of their career.
In the field of culture we can mention the traditional summer youth camp, which has been organized from the eighties. This program has a unique atmosphere and style marking out from the mass of other summer programs. Recommended to everybody who hasn´t attended it yet, it will be a memorable experience! :)
The SN works on voluntary basis governed by young university students. It is a politically independent organization, operating from various government and foundation contributions and of sponsoring.
The headquarters are located in Bratislava, Klariská 7.
The main goals of the organization are:
- The protection and presentation of interest in the professional field, education and culture
- Protection and cultivation of the Hungarian national culture and traditions
- Motivation of the young Hungarian intelligence to participate in national and international scientific and professional life
- Reducing emigration of young Hungarian intelligence
