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Istanbul is where east and west meet Past Review

By (International Relations and Global Studies, Cleveland State University) for

Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I have been to Turkey before, so this trip was not my first. But i would say that for the people that i have met throughout the length of the program, it was a very enlightening and beneficial experience. They got to see eastern people and eastern traditions firsthand, and i think that this experience definetly does raise a person's cultural awareness.

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.

* 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? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

I needed yo use Turkish practically everyday.

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?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I would say that its a great program. Turkey is beautiful country. There might be some problems with interaction because not many people speak English, but as time goes on this wont be an obstacle. Turkish food is amazing. The people are friendly in general.