Tureky - the best program for an exchange student! Past Review
By Radu B (Near and Middle Eastern Studies., The University of Texas at Austin) for
Bogazici University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
It is very hard to describe the turkish culture. You need to go there, spend a few months and you will be amazed by the beauty of the culture and people
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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. |
Bogazici University is the best University in Turkey and the program was very well organized and I would recommend this exchange program to any student. I am very happy because I took the decision to study there and I have learned a lot. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Great accommodation! |
| * Food: |
One of the best cuisine in the world! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Very interesting culture....a big mix between European culture, Asian culture and Arab culture! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe! |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I took Turkish language and I think I learned a lot and I could practice my knowledge with the native people. |
Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don`t think....just do it! This program is design for any kind of student! |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Politics and Society in the Middle East |
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| Instructor: | Seda Unsar |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Seda Unsar was one of the best professor I ever had in college. She was very well organized, great knowledge about the issues in the Middle East and her pack courses were very interesting and easy to read. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | Yes. I would suggest to any student to go to study to Bogazici University. Great experience! |
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Turkish Language |
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| Instructor: | Cigdem D. |
| Instruction Language: | Turkish |
| Comments: | Great professor and very easy to follow her! |
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