Istanbul will truly provide the best study abroad experience! Past Review

By (International Relations and National Security Studies., The University of Texas at Austin) - abroad from 09/22/2014 to 01/01/2014 with

Study Abroad Programs in Turkey

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
-Meeting people from across the world -Traveling cheaply

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?

If you can find an apartment, the super dorm is expensive and often inconvenient.

* Food:

Turkish food is amazing and often very cost-effective.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Turkish people are very friendly and will often go out of their way to help you with anything.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt safe everywhere I went.

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
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? None
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • people
  • travels
  • food
* What could be improved?
  • administration
  • academics
  • traffic
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Take hot sauce with you.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.