had to push myself a little, but overall a great experience! Past Review
By A student (Business Administration, Trinity University) - abroad from 06/13/2013 to 08/02/2013 with
Koc University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
really got to know Turkish culture and Turkish people
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 |
very helpful |
|
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
a little far from the center of the city, but comfortable |
| * Food: |
Turkish food is delicious |
|
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
CIEE mentors did a good job of integrating us with the city |
|
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
the university I stayed at had excellent healthcare |
| * 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) |
food is cheap, alcohol is expensive |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
|
* Where did you live?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you live with?
Select all that apply |
|
|
* Who did you take classes with?
Select all that apply |
|
| 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? |
|
| * What could be improved? |
|
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | dress more conservatively |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
Featured Program Providers
