Turkish Time---Such an amazing experience Past Review
By Raven W (PSYCHOLOGY., Berea College) for
Koc University: Istanbul - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
I went into the experience as a blank slate--not really knowing what to expect but it turned out amazing and I wouldn't change a thing. I would like to take ALL THE TURKISH FOOD back to the USA!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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The workload was a lot considering it was a study abroad experience and I wanted to equally be immersed in the culture. Koc University actually is a difficult school and it is very competitive to get into the university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program was very organized and I have no complaints. Expectations were met. |
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| 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? | $40 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | All expenses were included in the CIEE program. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | zero |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Off of campus, it was important to use the language in everyday interactions. |
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? | You have to be studious and not only want to party the entire time. At times, CIEE feels like they babysit you but then again, everything is taken care of for you. There was some tension because of that feeling with people in the program but I didn't mind too much. |
