Istanbul is my second home Past Review
By Kerri S (Globilization, SUNY - Binghamton) for
Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Yes absolutely, I see the world differently now.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program wsa awesome, I wouldnt change anything. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had turkish friends who helped me find a flatmate. We lived in a nice area and I commuted by bus. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I did lots of traveling in Istanbul with friends. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There is an on campus medical facility at BU, they were very helpful. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 USD |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I cant think of any, I budgeted before goining. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
People at BU spoke english. People everywhere else only spoke turkish. |
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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
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Students who want an A-Typical experience |
