Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An amazing cultural experience where I learned a tremendous amount. Past Review

By (International Relations and Affairs., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 02/18/2013 to 05/23/2013 with

Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned an appreciation of other cultures and to have more confidence abroad. Turkish people are some of the kindest people you will ever meet. It was one of the most worthwhile experiences I have ever had.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The academics were pretty tough and interesting but the resources were lacking. None of their online stuff seemed to be able to handle the amount of students they had and a lot of their emails were only in turkish.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Direct Enrollment/Exchange

* Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? Direct Enrollment

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Attempting to integrate with the culture
  • Having tons of international students enrolled in the program as well
  • Living with turkish students
* What could be improved?
  • Better systems in the school
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To save more money before hand to be able to travel more places.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.